Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
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Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
October 25th 2026, 3:47 am
Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists
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The chart is full is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?
October 25th 2026, 3:47 am
Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates
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The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.
October 25th 2026, 1:29 am
The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
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The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?
October 24th 2026, 11:00 pm
Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
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The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.
October 24th 2026, 11:00 pm
Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
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Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
October 24th 2026, 11:00 pm
Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
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Sources close to the duchess said she warned her father last year that he would never meet his grandchildren.
October 24th 2026, 11:00 pm
Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
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The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.
October 24th 2026, 11:00 pm
Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
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The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.
October 24th 2026, 11:00 pm
Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son
BBC
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's jailed former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking a fourth term in office.
October 24th 2026, 11:00 pm
Ukraine depends on Starlink - can Europe plug the gap?
BBC
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.
October 24th 2026, 11:00 pm
Mum who died trying to save sons swept away in Bahamas was hero, husband says
BBC
Nathan Gregory says the loss of childhood sweetheart Leanne "is unimaginable for our family".
October 24th 2026, 7:00 pm
Met Police says letter with claims about Meghan's father not shared with other law enforcement
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The Met said it passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.
October 24th 2026, 7:00 pm
Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test
BBC
The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
October 24th 2026, 7:00 pm
Storm Boelo amber warnings kick in as parts of UK brace for 80mph gusts
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Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.
October 24th 2026, 7:00 pm
Strictly's new presenters - after mixed reviews have they found their feet?
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Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.
October 24th 2026, 7:00 pm
Watch: BBC in Paris as police charge protesters and use tear gas during unrest
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Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.
October 24th 2026, 7:00 pm
The artist dropping her debut album after a billion streams
BBC
Irish DJ Jazzy came up on the Dublin club scene and has worked with industry heavyweights like Calvin Harris.
October 24th 2026, 7:00 pm
Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes
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The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.
October 24th 2026, 7:00 pm
Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
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Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting as hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations.
October 24th 2026, 7:00 pm
Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep you and your home warmer for longer
BBC
With storms hitting parts of the UK and the clocks going back, here are some practical ways to cope with falling temperatures.
October 24th 2026, 7:00 pm
Charles said Diana would be forgotten 'soon enough', Earl Spencer claims in book
BBC
Buckingham Palace has pushed back against the claim, saying grief can "colour memory" of events.
September 16th 2026, 2:44 pm
Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods
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Police say a child's body was found in a pond after Noah went missing from a nearby playground.
September 16th 2026, 2:44 pm
Watch: BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report
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BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report.
September 16th 2026, 2:44 pm
'Let's go, let's go' - inside catastrophic derby VAR mistake
BBC
The controversy surrounding the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby has rumbled on for days, so what led to the error?
September 16th 2026, 2:44 pm
Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough
BBC
Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.
September 16th 2026, 12:29 pm
'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home
BBC
Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.
September 16th 2026, 11:45 am
Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teachers' pay strike
BBC
The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.
September 16th 2026, 11:45 am
Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
BBC
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.
September 16th 2026, 11:45 am
Ex-officer jailed over 'toxic' WhatsApp culture
BBC
Former officer who asked for a suspect's sex video to show "the lads from footy" is jailed for four years.
September 16th 2026, 10:48 am
CCTV shows last sighting of Noah Woods
BBC
Suffolk Police released CCTV of the last confirmed sighting of Noah in the park in Brantham at 14:37 BST on Tuesday.
September 16th 2026, 10:48 am
Author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
BBC
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.
September 16th 2026, 10:48 am
Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
BBC
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
September 16th 2026, 10:48 am
Earl Spencer's unreleased book on sister Diana stolen in the Netherlands
BBC
The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.
September 16th 2026, 10:48 am
How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
BBC
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.
September 16th 2026, 10:48 am
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
BBC
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
September 16th 2026, 7:59 am
Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
BBC
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.
September 16th 2026, 7:59 am
Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
BBC
Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?
September 16th 2026, 6:49 am
Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
BBC
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
September 16th 2026, 6:16 am
At least 20 killed and dozens missing after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
BBC
Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where 10 families had reportedly been living.
September 16th 2026, 6:16 am
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
BBC
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
September 16th 2026, 6:16 am
Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
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Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
September 16th 2026, 6:16 am
EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'
BBC
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.
September 16th 2026, 6:16 am
Watch: Why is Donald Trump so opposed to regulating AI?
BBC
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why the US president is contradicting AI leaders, who are calling for the technology's development to be slowed down.
September 16th 2026, 6:16 am
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why
BBC
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
September 16th 2026, 6:16 am
Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
BBC
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
September 15th 2026, 11:37 pm
UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
BBC
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
September 15th 2026, 11:37 pm
Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicion
BBC
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.
September 15th 2026, 11:37 pm
OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
BBC
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
September 15th 2026, 11:37 pm
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
BBC
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
September 15th 2026, 11:37 pm
Prolific shoplifters behind more than 28,000 offences, BBC finds
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Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.
September 15th 2026, 11:37 pm
Search continues for boy, 3, missing at playground
BBC
Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter has been seen circling the area.
September 15th 2026, 11:37 pm
Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies
BBC
The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.
September 15th 2026, 11:37 pm
Thirteenth Met Police officer sacked after Charing Cross Panorama film
BBC
PC Mason O'Connor is dismissed after a hearing found he had breached standards of professional behaviour, the Met said.
September 15th 2026, 6:04 pm
Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit
BBC
The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.
September 15th 2026, 6:04 pm
Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
BBC
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
September 15th 2026, 1:47 pm
The key findings and recommendations from the Lucy Letby inquiry
BBC
Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life prison terms for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more.
September 15th 2026, 1:47 pm
Baby 'cot cams' plan after inquiry finds Lucy Letby crimes could have been prevented
BBC
Plans will be "urgently" developed for live-streaming cameras after an inquiry report into Lucy Letby's crimes.
September 15th 2026, 1:47 pm
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
BBC
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
September 15th 2026, 12:02 pm
Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after being reported to police
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Reform UK's leader Dan Thomas has resigned as the party's Welsh leader.
September 15th 2026, 12:02 pm
Satellite image reveals major damage that shut crucial oil pipeline
BBC
Experts tell BBC Verify the pipeline's closure could cut oil supplies by as much as 3.6 million barrels per day.
September 15th 2026, 11:44 am
Political donors could face tougher residency rules
BBC
It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.
September 15th 2026, 9:31 am
Five things you may not know about Emmy history-maker Matthew Rhys
BBC
The Welsh actor became the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the Emmy Awards.
September 15th 2026, 9:31 am
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving after M3 crash
BBC
The former England winger crashed his Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.
September 15th 2026, 9:31 am
Fall in small boat Channel crossings down to law enforcement, agency says
BBC
But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.
September 15th 2026, 9:31 am
Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
BBC
The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.
September 15th 2026, 9:31 am
Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians
BBC
A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.
September 15th 2026, 9:31 am
Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
BBC
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.
September 15th 2026, 9:31 am
Key findings from Lucy Letby Thirlwall Inquiry
BBC
The inquiry found a "complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit" where the nurse worked.
September 15th 2026, 9:31 am
State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
BBC
The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.
September 15th 2026, 3:48 am
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
BBC
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
September 15th 2026, 1:46 am
Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
BBC
The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.
September 15th 2026, 1:46 am
Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights
BBC
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
September 15th 2026, 1:46 am
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
BBC
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
September 15th 2026, 1:46 am
UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues
BBC
As temperatures drop through the week and it starts to feel more autumnal, is it now time to put the summer clothes away?
September 14th 2026, 10:34 pm
Chris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet
BBC
The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.
September 14th 2026, 10:34 pm
US has deployed a space weapon, air force secretary says
BBC
It is the first time the US has acknowledged having a weapon in space, which it says is necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
September 14th 2026, 10:34 pm
Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
BBC
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television.
September 14th 2026, 10:34 pm
Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
BBC
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
September 14th 2026, 10:34 pm
Lucy Letby public inquiry findings set to be published
BBC
The Thirlwall Inquiry has been investigating how concerns about killer nurse Letby were handled - and whether any babies might have lived if action was taken earlier.
September 14th 2026, 10:34 pm
Harry and Meghan to have security review after return to UK
BBC
The level of police protection they need and potential dangers they face are to be reviewed.
September 14th 2026, 4:15 pm
AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says
BBC
Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.
September 14th 2026, 4:15 pm
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
BBC
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.
September 14th 2026, 4:15 pm
Former top civil servant received pay-off of nearly £860,000
BBC
Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.
September 14th 2026, 1:58 pm
Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find
BBC
DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.
September 14th 2026, 1:58 pm
Man admits drugging and raping wife for 20 years
BBC
A husband, who cannot be named to protect his wife's anonymity, pleads guilty to more than 60 offences, including rape and administering a substance with intent.
September 14th 2026, 1:58 pm
Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
BBC
Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.
September 14th 2026, 11:28 am
Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say
BBC
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
September 14th 2026, 11:16 am
Oasis confirms second leg of reunion tour after weeks of social media teasers
BBC
The band have officially announced the anticipated second wave of their hit reunion tour shows.
September 14th 2026, 11:16 am
Burnham cancels engagements after death of his father
BBC
Burnham has previously said his father did not know he had become prime minister due to his Alzheimer's.
September 14th 2026, 11:16 am
Farage says £72m donations are compliant 'with the law today'
BBC
Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.
September 14th 2026, 11:16 am
London musical cancelled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey pull out
BBC
Sunday in the Park With George was supposed to make its debut next year at the Barbican.
September 14th 2026, 11:16 am
Amy Hunt tells Sydney Sweeney 'this is what women in sport look like' after controversial ad
BBC
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
September 14th 2026, 11:16 am
Steep rise in young UK nationals detained for smuggling drugs from Asia
BBC
Hundreds of Britons have been detained in Thailand on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis to the UK.
September 14th 2026, 11:16 am
Member of UK armed forces dies in road traffic incident in Ukraine
BBC
The incident is not the result of hostile action, the BBC understands.
September 14th 2026, 11:16 am
What you need to know about the latest donations to Reform UK
BBC
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's £72m in donations.
September 14th 2026, 11:16 am
Speedboat killer jailed for violent attack
BBC
Jack Shepherd was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court after previously admitting the violent assault.
September 14th 2026, 6:45 am
The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors
BBC
Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.
September 14th 2026, 4:02 am
Watch: Why Russian strike on train could be sign of escalation
BBC
No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.
September 14th 2026, 4:02 am
Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights
BBC
A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.
