Record year for wind power in 2024
Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit
The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.
Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups
The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions.
December sales provide little cheer for retailers
Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.
McDonald's workers make fresh harassment claims
Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.
ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott
The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country.
Scot killed while serving on frontline in Ukraine
Jordan Maclachlan left his home in the Highlands for Ukraine three years ago.
Scot killed while serving on frontline in Ukraine
Jordan Maclachlan left his home in the Highlands for Ukraine three years ago.
Welby formally relinquishes Archbishop role
Welby resigned after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.
Major incidents declared as UK grapples with floods, snow and ice
Almost 200 flood warnings have been issued in parts of England.
Bet365 boss takes £126m pay cut despite profit
Denise Coates CBE still received pay and dividends worth over £150m in 2024.
Twin, 28, dies in Thailand motorbike crash
Corey Beavis "lit up any room he walked into, with his larger than life character", his family said.
Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire
Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.
Major incident as 56 people rescued from floods
Crews attend incidents including cars stuck in flooding, evacuating residents and rising water levels.
Twelve-hour hospital bed wait for 400 patients in NI
At one stage on Sunday night, there were 797 people waiting in Northern Ireland's emergency departments.
On-the-run US bomb suspect's bank accounts frozen
Daniel Andreas San Diego, who is wanted over a bombing in 2003, was arrested in rural north Wales.
Works on 'road from hell' to end after 23 years
It has taken 23 years and cost almost £2bn, but the major road will be finished later in 2025.
PM attacks spread of 'lies' on grooming gangs
The prime minister says those who spread misinformation about child sexual exploitation are "not interested in victims".
