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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:49:17 GMTPetrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:25:34 GMTLetby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:50:55 GMTUK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:05:51 GMTThird Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:59:41 GMTComplaints to watchdog about water firms soar
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:18:46 GMTSearch continues for boy, 3, missing from playground
Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter is seen circling the area.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:39:27 GMTVillage votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:09:22 GMTMayors could be given powers to oversee water companies
The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:27:17 GMTAI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:19:54 GMTSouthport attack victims, survivors and families hit by data breach
The Ministry of Justice says sensitive and personal data was accessed in a limited number of cases.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:53:04 GMT'One in, one out' scheme costs £56,000 per person returned to France, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood says the policy has been "difficult" to scale up and the numbers involved are still "relatively small".
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:44:45 GMTBritish woman abducted in Malawi, police say
The mother of two young children was kidnapped in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:05:42 GMTState pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
The increase has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:24:09 GMTHarry and Meghan change children's school over security concerns due to traffic
It is understood that the couple's private security team had cited concerns about difficulties in making the school run route secure.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:25:48 GMTPolitical donors could face tougher residency rules
It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:56:44 GMTFall in small boat Channel crossings down to law enforcement, agency says
But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:24 GMTAI poses huge risks to national security without guardrails, minister says
First Secretary of State Louise Haigh addresses growing concerns over AI safety in a speech at the TUC Congress.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:47:59 GMTTwo dead after car hits group of pedestrians
A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:36:33 GMTNumber of people claiming key disability benefit hits record high
An ongoing review into Personal Independence Payments (Pip) has found the system is "not fit for purpose".
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:33:12 GMTGovernment to end ban on Catholic and Jewish PMs' involvement in Church appointments
Andy Burnham, himself a Catholic, says it is "unacceptable for there to be a legislative bar against people of any faith performing all the functions of my office".
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:09:44 GMTLost oyster beds rediscovered thanks to Gaelic and Scots language
Scientists searched for the inclusion of the Gaelic and Scots words for oyster or oysters in place-names around Scotland's coast.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:36:43 GMTUnions urge ministers to soften planned changes to immigration rules
The home secretary wants to double the time it takes for most migrants to qualify for permanent residence.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:07:56 GMTPubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:20:36 GMTUS drinks giant completes purchase of viral Au Vodka brand for £300m
International spirits brand Sazerac has completed its purchase of Au Vodka for a reported £300m.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:09:51 GMTBalaclava ban aims to address 'substantial' problems
Nottingham becomes one of the first cities nationally to take this step, its council leader says.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:45:12 GMTUK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses
The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:04:38 GMT'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win
Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:11:40 GMTThe key findings and recommendations from the Lucy Letby inquiry
Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life prison terms for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:15:33 GMTWatch: What's behind the decision to review Harry and Meghan's UK security?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to be given a review of their publicly-funded security after their return to live in the UK.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:27:22 GMTWatch: Is the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition worth the hype?
Crowds have been flocking to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it's on public display in the UK for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:36:37 GMTNew job? Here's how we survived the first few days
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:40:07 GMTDo you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:51:03 GMTChris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet
The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:12:36 GMTWhy is a village holding a referendum on leaving the UK?
Residents of Piddington, near Bicester, will vote in a symbolic referendum on Tuesday.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:51:54 GMTThe Papers: Reform donors 'could face enhanced checks' and 'Sydney Sweeney blasted'
Several papers feature actor Sydney Sweeney, who has been criticised by female athletes for posing nude for a sports betting company advert.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:09:39 GMTI had 11 years of chemotherapy for a cancer I didn't have
Becky Jones is among more than 40 people taking legal action against a hospital trust.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:12:32 GMTWhy I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:09:12 GMTThe Papers: 'Compulsory lentils' and 'Boris flees Vlad drone blitz'
New school food rules for England and ex-PM Boris Johnson "flees Vlad drone blitz" are the top stories in Monday's papers.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:13:56 GMTHeading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft
What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:54:56 GMTJoint-worst start since 1992 and fan protests - Man Utd's day to forget
Manchester United fans protested inside and outside Old Trafford before Sunday's derby, then saw their team lose to 10-man Manchester City
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:07:47 GMTMy son was jailed indefinitely for stealing a mobile - we've waited 21 years to see him released
Leroy Douglas has spent almost as long in prison as one of Wales' most notorious murderers.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:02:20 GMT'My sex offender ex is fighting for access to our child'
The woman, who is "sick" at the thought of her sex offender ex having access to their child, is calling for laws to change.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:16:11 GMTMSPs asked to pause Scotland's AI data centre boom
The growth of AI is happening at lightning pace, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of Scotland being at the forefront?
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:41:35 GMTDan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault
Thomas says he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms his arrest on suspicion of assault.