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Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 13:24
However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

MSP rules out reintroducing assisted dying bill after Scottish election

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:58
Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill.

Fire-hit Glasgow building being demolished by hand

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:50
Demolition workers are using hand tools to dismantle the remaining facade of a B-listed Victorian building in Glasgow which went up in flames.

Officials reassure parents suspected meningitis case not linked to outbreak

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:02
The suspected case of meningococcal disease, which can lead to meningitis, has been detected in a student at a Belfast school.

Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being 'un-British'

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:42
Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:21
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

Was response to 'unprecedented' outbreak too slow?

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 08:47
Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 07:56
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.

Mother 'absolutely shocked' to find daughter had meningitis

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 07:40
Khali Goodwin's daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.

Government admits adoption system 'needs to improve' after BBC investigation highlights failures

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 05:57
The children and families minister for England apologises to families who have received "support from services that isn't good enough".

Actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 04:25
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 02:26
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.

Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 02:26
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.

Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 01:57
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.

Scotland's assisted dying bill has fallen - what happens now?

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 00:14
Debate on the issue has been ongoing in parliament for more than 15 years but this is the closest legislation has made it to become a law.

Nigeria president begins first UK state visit in 37 years

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 00:11
King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria's President Tinubu on his state visit.

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 00:04
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 00:04
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 00:03
The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 00:00
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."