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Chris Mason: Profound social change that is now likely to become law

Sat, 06/21/2025 - 07:46
MPs back assisted dying - the second vote this week that takes the UK in a socially liberal direction.

'Dad's killing won't drive us from our home'

Sat, 06/21/2025 - 07:20
Susan Kohli's father Bhim Kohli, 80, was fatally attacked just yards from the family home.

King's Midwinter message to Antarctic researchers

Sat, 06/21/2025 - 06:05
King Charles is the first monarch to take part in the annual BBC broadcast, which sends a morale-raising message to scientists on remote research bases.

Dua Lipa brings out Jamiroquai at emotional Wembley debut

Sat, 06/21/2025 - 03:12
The pop star duetted with Jay Kay, and had a "lump in her throat" as she achived a long-standing dream.

Dua Lipa brings out Jamiroquai at emotional Wembley debut

Sat, 06/21/2025 - 03:12
The pop star duetted with Jay Kay, and had a "lump in her throat" as she achived a long-standing dream.

Lime bikes dumped in rivers 'posing pollution risk'

Sat, 06/21/2025 - 01:01
The Canal and River Trust says eight or nine are being pulled out a week in one city alone.

Shorts at work: Can men now get their legs out in the office?

Sat, 06/21/2025 - 00:56
Whether shorts are ever appropriate for the office remains a contentious topic, so what should you do?

'Noses out of joint': Colleagues reveal what Reform's Zia Yusuf is like to work for

Sat, 06/21/2025 - 00:51
Some who have worked with the former Reform chairman call him a "powerhouse", but others describe a chaotic workplace.

'Not just smut' - Why it's happily ever after for romance books

Sat, 06/21/2025 - 00:10
Despite being mocked by book critics for years, the romantasy genre is booming - and that means big business for publishers and bookshops.

The Papers: 'Victory' but 'uphill battle' for assisted dying bill

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 23:13
An historic vote which saw MPs narrowly back an assisted dying bill dominates Saturday's front pages.

Girl's message in a bottle gets reply 31 years later

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 22:57
The primary pupil from Moray in the north east of Scotland sent out her message in 1994 and it finally turned up across the North Sea in Norway.

Crime gangs scoping out farms for theft, says union

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 22:50
The cost of rural crime fell across the UK in 2024, except in Wales, research shows.

Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins honoured at LGBT awards

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 22:30
He was recognised for his work organising pride events and his advocacy for same-sex parents.

Palestine Action to be banned after RAF base break in

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 20:54
The home secretary will move to proscribe the Palestine Action group in the coming weeks, the BBC understands.

MPs back assisted dying bill in historic Commons vote

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 17:40
The bill would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their own lives.

River Island set to close 33 shops

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 17:28
The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs.

Watch: BBC looks at how activists breached RAF base Brize Norton

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 17:16
Footage posted online by Palestine Action on Friday showed two people inside the Oxfordshire airbase in darkness, spraying a plane with red paint.

Scottish government to remove WhatsApp from phones

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 17:11
It comes after the UK Covid Inquiry revealed officials had deleted messages shared during the pandemic.

Man dies 12 years after arrest left him paralysed

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 16:35
Julian Cole was seriously injured following an arrest that has seen three police officers dismissed.

Arrests as two assaulted outside Iranian embassy

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 16:25
The altercation involved protesters supporting and opposing the Iranian monarchy, police believe.