Letter reveals Shakespeare did not abandon his wife

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:36
New analysis of a letter suggests that the couple's relationship was closer than previously thought.

'Extraordinary world-views': Turner Prize nominees revealed

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:56
The four artists in the running for this year's prestigious art award are revealed.

GB Energy to be blocked from using slavery-linked solar

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:04
The government says it has listened to MPs who called for a ban on panels linked to slave labour.

Self-styled 'Rocky' jailed over guns and drugs

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:04
MMA fighter Pietro Menga, who also called himself The Italian Stallion, was caught on Encrochat.

The battle to ban greyhound racing in Scotland

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:57
The country's last track is closed indefinitely, but campaigners are determined to outlaw the sport for good.

Talks to resume as Birmingham bin strike enters sixth week

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:29
Negotiations between the city council and the Unite union are due to resume on Wednesday afternoon.

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in London downgraded

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:27
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are no longer attending the talks.

Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:28
The government borrowed £151.9bn in the year to March, which marked the third highest on record.

Nissan boss says building cars in UK too expensive

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:17
The Sunderland factory pays more for electricity than any other Nissan plant, the executive says.

The fatal van crash that left a city horrified

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:19
Three-year-old Louisa Palmisano was struck and killed as she walked with her parents in Manchester.

Police failings left predator free to kidnap girl

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:11
Lewis Jones was under investigation for more than two years for another attack, the BBC can reveal.

Police failings left predator free to kidnap girl

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:11
Lewis Jones was under investigation for more than two years for another attack, the BBC can reveal.

Police failings left predator free to kidnap girl

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:11
Lewis Jones was under investigation for more than two years for another attack, the BBC can reveal.

Swinney calls on leaders to unite for democracy

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:09
The first minister made the call as he hosts a forum of political, civic and faith groups in Glasgow.

The Papers: 'Putin's offer to halt war' and tariffs 'shock'

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:08
The latest twist in Ukraine talks features on many front pages as well as the IMF's verdict on Trump's tariffs

Chris Mason: Gender debate has changed but it's not over yet

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 05:40
The landmark Supreme Court ruling has changed the tone of the conversation, our political editor writes.

Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 03:28
Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new measures.

Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 02:50
Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.

Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 01:15
Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists.

'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 00:38
Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs.