Key highlights from the King's speech in Canada

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:19
A look at the King's historic 2025 visit to Ottawa and opening of the Canadian parliament.

Adidas says customer data stolen in cyber attack

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:13
The sportswear giant says criminals accessed its systems through a "third-party customer service provider."

IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 16:50
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast.

IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 16:50
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast.

Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:43
The education secretary says the policy pushes people into poverty but warns scrapping it would be costly.

Beach huts destroyed in overnight fire

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:11
Crews fought the fire on East Beach, Undercliff Drive, on the Bournemouth seafront.

Adolescence writer says benefit cuts 'punching down' on disabled people

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:35
A letter signed by more than 80 influential disabled people calls the impending welfare cuts cruel.

Jail for drug-fuelled driver who caused girl's death

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:34
Rawal Rehman is jailed for 12 years after his van hit and killed Louisa Palmisano in Manchester.

Protesters who planned airport disruption jailed

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:40
The four Just Stop Oil protesters were planning to glue themselves to the airport taxiway last August.

KFC to create 7,000 jobs in UK and Irish growth push

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:32
The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion.

What eyewitness videos tell us about the Liverpool crash

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:24
BBC Verify examines videos of the incident in which a car drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC's parade on Monday.

Why police released details about Liverpool crash suspect so quickly

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 11:52
The decision shows lessons have been learned from the Southport attacks last summer, writes Daniel Sandford.

Congestion Charge set to rise by 20% to £18

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 11:51
The daily cost of driving in central London should rise by £3 to £18, Transport for London says.

Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 11:40
The education secretary says the policy pushes people into poverty but warns scrapping it would be costly.

Reform candidate defends 'racist' Sarwar advert

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 11:30
A video posted by Nigel Farage's party on Facebook has sparked complaints from Labour and the SNP.

Attempted murder charge after police officer injured

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 11:24
Simranjit Kajla is charged with attempted murder after the suspected hit-and-run.

Attempted murder charge after police officer injured

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 11:24
Simranjit Kajla is charged with attempted murder after the suspected hit-and-run.

Mary Earps announces shock England retirement before Euro 2025

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 11:17
England goalkeeper Mary Earps announces her retirement from international football with immediate effect - just five weeks before Euro 2025 begins.

KFC to create 7,000 jobs in UK and Irish growth push

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 11:04
The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion.

Beef drives food inflation to highest in a year

BBC - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 11:02
The British Retail Consortium says the annual rate of food price rises hit 2.8% in May.