Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:36
Scientists leading the trial at University College London believe the blood test could improve the accuracy of diagnosis of the disease to more than 90%.

The Papers: 'Qatar fury' and 'Trump condemns Israeli air strike'

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 01:00
Israel's strike on Doha dominates the headlines on Wednesday.

Contactless card payments could become unlimited and £100 cap scrapped

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 00:10
Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.

Approving China embassy would be unlawful, UK government told

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 00:02
Opponents are battling China's plan for a mega embassy in London's historic Royal Mint Court.

British racing on strike - what's the background?

BBC - Wed, 09/10/2025 - 00:02
British horse racing is staging a one-day strike on Wednesday over a proposed rise in betting taxes.

Finest England night leaves Tuchel with selection dilemmas

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 23:41
England thrash Serbia 5-0 to give Thomas Tuchel his best night since he took charge - but that comes with big selection decisions, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Lifelong sentences can be 'inhuman and degrading', campaigners warn

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 23:06
Concerns have been raised about how orders for lifelong restriction are being implemented in Scotland.

Reeves tightens departmental spending ahead of budget

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 23:00
Ahead of the Autumn budget, the chancellor is limiting access to the Treasury's emergency funds.

Solar farms threaten rare wildlife, say campaigners

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 22:52
Gwent Wildlife Trust says solar farms could cause rare wildlife habitats to come "crashing down".

Starmer to meet Israel's president in Downing Street

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 22:10
The PM will stress the "the action Israel must take to end the horrific suffering" in Gaza, No 10 said.

Early skirmishes in Labour race highlight government headache

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 22:02
The ripple effects of the Angela Rayner saga roll on as six candidates make their pitch for deputy.

Heavy rain and wind forecast as unsettled weather returns to UK

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 19:42
Wet and windy weather will develop across the UK this week as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.

Gregg Wallace launches legal action against BBC

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 19:39
The TV presenter was sacked in July after a report upheld more than 40 allegations against him.

Woman dies trying to cross Channel in migrant boat

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 18:17
About 500 people are believed to have made the crossing on Tuesday in calm conditions.

Asylum seekers speak to BBC from inside house facing local opposition

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:47
Wigan has no asylum hotels but 900 homes in multiple occupation (HMOs), some of which house asylum seekers.

England's NHS trust league tables revealed - find out where yours ranks

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:45
Critics question the usability of new league tables meant to inform the public and let them exercise choice.

More Tube disruption as RMT union talks collapse

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:42
RMT workers on the London are continuing their walk out in a bid for better pay and conditions.

Man arrested over Heathrow Airport evacuation

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:36
A man is arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm after the partial evacuation of Heathrow.

BBC boss Tim Davie robust with MPs after summer of scandal

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:20
BBC culture and media editor Katie Razzall says Tim Davie gave a "sure-footed" performance to MPs on Tuesday.

Prince Harry donates £1.1m to Children in Need

BBC - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:25
Prince Harry offers support to a project tackling youth violence in Nottingham.