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UK CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:55
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

Rates of violence against women should anger everyone - deputy FM

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:29
The Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, says she is ashamed of the rate of violence against women in Northern Ireland.

I'm one of only six men that work as midwives in Northern Ireland

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:22
A man who has spent 21 years as a midwife in Newry urges more men to enter the profession.

Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:00
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:00
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

Men released on bail over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 08:52
Four Jewish charity-owned ambulances were set alight in north London on Monday.

National Savings and Investments bank set to pay millions to customers over misplaced funds

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 08:33
The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors, including not paying bereaved families money that was rightfully theirs.

Premier League star caught speeding after training

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 07:37
The former Manchester United player is fined for speeding as he left the club's training ground.

Twenty years ago, Scotland banned smoking in pubs. Did it save lives?

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 06:21
Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.

Health, education, tax and more - Has the SNP delivered on its promises at Holyrood?

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 06:21
As parties draw up their election manifestos, has the SNP ticked off the goals it set out in 2021?

Mystery murdered man dumped in woods 22 years ago had 'unique' teeth

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 06:11
Police say they are still no closer to identifying the man, whose body was discovered by campers in 2015.

Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed up decision-making

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 03:41
The Conservatives said the changes were being made by a government "stuck in consultation paralysis".

'Managing my finances with ADHD felt overwhelming'

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 00:51
ADHD affects the brain's frontal lobe and can impact organisation and focus, a specialist says.

I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 00:40
The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail.

Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 00:31
Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.

'Books make life better' - Camilla's love of reading explored in BBC documentary

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 00:18
The Queen will reflect on the childhood experiences that sparked her passion for reading and reflect on the comfort she still finds in books.

Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 00:00
The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.

Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 22:01
The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise.

Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 22:01
The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise.

Reform MSP backs Scottish leader Offord after his crude joke condemned

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 20:54
The party's leader in Scotland has admitted making a "clumsy" remark at a rugby club dinner in 2018.