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Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:08:48 GMT
Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups
The law follows campaigning by families affected by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 lives.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:04:45 GMT
Snow and ice warnings across UK as hundreds of schools close
Weather alerts remains in place as the Met Office says more areas could see heavy snow this week.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:43 GMT
Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to strategy of avoiding criticism of Trump over Maduro
The government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:12:23 GMT
Our children waited too long for the same diagnosis as Jesy Nelson's twins
After Little Mix star Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:48:31 GMT
Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:43:47 GMT
Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears
The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:23:32 GMT
New NHS online hospital to focus on eyes, menopause and prostates
NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:45:17 GMT
West Midlands police to be questioned over Israeli football fan ban
BBC News has seen a letter from the Dutch police inspectorate, which appears to contradict claims made by West Midlands Police about Maccabi fans' previous behaviour.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:03:08 GMT
Bin strike reaches one year mark with no end in sight
Unite says there will be no end to the strikes until there is a fair deal for the bin workers."

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:28:42 GMT
Man admits dressing as fake navy admiral at Remembrance event
Jonathan Carley, 65, attended a wreath-laying service in Llandudno on 9 November.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:17:52 GMT
Woman swept away with her daughter was a beautiful soul, says friend
A close friend pays tribute to Sarah and Grace Keeling, who were swept away at Withernsea.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:59:02 GMT
Claire's and The Original Factory Shop to enter administration
The firms' owner said "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:52:03 GMT
US action in Venezuela not legal, senior Labour MP says
UK must make clear US operation is unacceptable, chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Emily Thornberry says.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:31:30 GMT
O'Neill returns to Celtic for rest of season after Nancy sacked
Martin O'Neill is returning to Celtic as manager for the remainder of the season following the dismissal of Wilfried Nancy.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:25:55 GMT
Review into prison after murderer absconds
A manhunt was launched after three inmates failed to return to prison on New Years' Day.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:32:57 GMT
Apprentice contestant accused of racist posts
Munaf is accused of misconduct after sharing a series of "offensive" posts over a two-year period.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:08:08 GMT
Teacher who had sex with two pupils struck off
Rebecca Joynes groomed a second boy while on bail for abusing her first victim.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:53:36 GMT
Only Greenland and Denmark should decide its future, Starmer says
It comes after President Trump again said "we need Greenland from the standpoint of national security".

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:54:38 GMT
New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force
The government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:01:31 GMT
Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech
Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:10:06 GMT
Watch: London rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks
London kicked off new year celebrations with a spectacular 12-minute firework display

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:05 GMT
Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story, says Queen
Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:33:33 GMT
Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:21:07 GMT
'It's amazing' - Torvill and Dean recognised in New Year Honours
The ice-skating duo are best known for their winning performance at the 1984 winter Olympics.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:06:01 GMT
Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape?
Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:59:34 GMT
'I'm a prisoner of war' says Maduro and 'that's Amorim'
The court appearance of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro leads most of Tuesday's papers, and the sacking of the Man United boss also features.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 02:04:28 GMT
Why complaining in a restaurant is better than venting online
It is tempting to seethe silently and then vent online afterwards, but here is how to get what you want at the time.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:03:19 GMT
The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others
Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:02:40 GMT
Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting
Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:01:24 GMT
Van Tulleken brothers: The three wellness issues we've stopped worrying about
Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken explain why they're not worrying about eating more protein, taking magnesium or avoiding microplastics.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:12:44 GMT
Ice warning may cause further disruption as cold snap continues
A yellow warning for ice remains in place for Northern Ireland until 10:00 GMT on Tuesday morning.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:58:02 GMT
Amber alert for north as snow warning extended across Scotland
Many schools remain closed as fresh weather warnings come into force across Scotland.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:34:02 GMT
Snow and ice warnings shut more than 380 Welsh schools
Many schools are forced to close for a second day across Wales due to hazardous driving conditions.

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