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Trump says he has 'obligation' to sue BBC over speech edit

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 05:52
The US president indicates he will go ahead with a lawsuit against the BBC over how his speech was presented by Panorama.

NHS gets go-ahead to make thousands of redundancies

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 05:27
The compromise deal would allow the NHS to overspend this year.

Why the shake-up of school inspections risks causing new problems

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 04:11
Ofsted's new 'traffic light' rating system comes into force this week - does this mark meaningful change or, as one expert puts it, 'high level tinkering'?

Trump v the BBC: What are the hurdles for president's legal argument?

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 02:26
If he were to bring a defamation case in Florida, experts say he would need to prove three major components.

Reform UK pulls out of BBC film after Trump edit row

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 02:22
The party is withdrawing its co-operation from a documentary which was due to air in January.

The Papers: 'Defiant Davie' and 'Reeves blamed over jobs bloodbath'

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 01:13
BBC director general Tim Davie addressing staff and the rise of the jobless rate dominate Wednesday's papers.

UK seeking to curb AI child sex abuse imagery with tougher testing

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 00:10
A new law will allow authorised testers to assess AI models for their ability to generate abuse material

UK toy sales up as 'kidults' buy Lego and Pokémon

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 00:03
Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.

Building society pledges to keep branches open

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 00:02
It says its current network of 696 branches will remain until at least 2030.

Student nurses to learn how to spot domestic abuse signs in UK first

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 00:01
Nurses who complete the programme will receive a badge to let patients know they can confide in them.

Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 23:24
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.

Roseburn Path: What is the row over a new Edinburgh tram line about?

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 22:53
A public consultation on plans to build a new tram line along a popular cycle route closes on Monday.

Why Scotland's teachers want 90 minutes back

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 22:48
Scotland's teachers are preparing to vote on industrial action over workload and time spent in front of pupils.

Why Scotland's teachers want 90 minutes back

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 22:48
Scotland's teachers are preparing to vote on industrial action over workload and time spent in front of pupils.

BBC must fight to restore trust, Nandy tells MPs

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 21:08
The culture secretary tells MPs the BBC “has faced criticism from all sides”, as Donald Trump threatens to sue for $1bn over a documentary edit.

Starmer will fight attempts to replace him, allies say

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 20:56
Allies of the prime minister are worried his job might be under immediate threat.

Ros Atkins on... how the BBC is run

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 20:53
The BBC's analysis editor looks at how the organisation works - to understand why two bosses quit over the weekend.

Reform calls for review into BBC and Plaid relationship

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 20:04
Reform highlighted the party's leader and head of political strategy, both who worked for the BBC.

Robert De Niro 'proud' of his new Manchester link

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 19:56
The Joker, Raging Bull and The Irishman star praises "creative, passionate and strong" Manchester.

Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 18:24
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.