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Alistair Darling: Steady hand in an economic crisis
Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling, who has died at the age of 70, found himself at the centre of the 2008 global financial crisis. November 30, 2023 a…
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Head teacher says autistic student died despite family's plea for support
Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented. December 01, 2023 at 01:24AM https://ifttt.com/imag…
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Endgame: Royal race row naming not publicity stunt, says author Omid Scobie
Omid Scobie denies in a BBC interview claims a version of his book deliberately identified two royals. November 30, 2023 at 11:52PM https://ifttt.com/images/…
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Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past
Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital price displays. November 30, 2023 at 12:01AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_imag…
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Outcry over Bank of Scotland mobile branch closures
Dozens of towns and villages across rural Scotland will be affected by the ending of the service. November 29, 2023 at 11:25PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_im…
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'Rock star' pandas - not exactly a love story
They arrived like rock stars 12 years ago and their love life was the source of endless speculation. November 29, 2023 at 10:55PM https://ifttt.com/images/no…
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Scotch on the Rocks: The TV drama locked away for 50 years
The BBC Scotland drama Scotch on the Rocks was so contentious it has been locked away for 50 years. November 29, 2023 at 10:56PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_…
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Renting: Rising cost and lack of choice forcing families to smaller homes
Older tenants are also struggling with essential bills as rents rise and the choice for tenants narrows. November 29, 2023 at 12:01AM https://ifttt.com/image…
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England to get new national park as part of nature plan
Sites under consideration could include the Chilterns, the Cotswolds and Dorset. November 29, 2023 at 12:32AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png REA…
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How the Elgin Marbles scream injustice for most Greeks
After talks between UK and Greek leaders are cancelled, our Europe correspondent gauges the response in Athens. November 28, 2023 at 11:48PM https://ifttt.co…
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Wonka: Timothée Chalamet says people didn't want him to 'mess up' role
The film based on one of Roald Dahl's most beloved characters has its world premiere in London. November 28, 2023 at 11:20PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_…
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Nurses react with fury over doctor pay offer
Union leaders say strikes more likely, after ministers offer consultants in England up to 19% extra. November 28, 2023 at 12:46AM https://ifttt.com/images/no…
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Maddy Cusack: Sheffield United agree to external inquiry into midfielder's death
Sheffield United have agreed to a full external inquiry into the events leading up to Maddy Cusack's death, her family says. November 27, 2023 at 10:14PM …
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The job sharing apps that feel like online dating
New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers. November 27, 2023 at 12:05AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png …
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'Long Covid triggered our MCAS, but doctors didn't believe us'
Elle Gorman and George Cooper explain how they were told their post-long Covid illness didn't exist. November 27, 2023 at 01:39AM https://ifttt.com/image…
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The Laird of Tomintoul: £5m police fraudster who lorded over village
'Lord Williams' was jailed in 1995 for fraud, but locals say his spending left a positive legacy. November 26, 2023 at 11:11PM https://ifttt.com/imag…
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Olivia Dean: BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year finds her voice
BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year talks about finding her voice and protecting her sound. November 27, 2023 at 12:56AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_ima…
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Interest rates: Why there is more pain still to come
Inflation may be easing but the impact of high interest rates is still to kick in for many people. November 26, 2023 at 01:56AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_i…
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Katie Taylor defeats Chantelle Cameron to become two-weight undisputed champion in Dublin
Ireland's Katie Taylor dethrones England's Chantelle Cameron to avenge her only career defeat in an extraordinary fight in Dublin. November 26, 2023 a…
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Mum pulls horse statue 160 miles after girl's suicide
Emma is taking on the challenge after her 16-year-old daughter unexpectedly took her own life. November 24, 2023 at 10:53PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image…
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Trafalgar Square: Norwegian Christmas tree felled ahead of London journey
A tree is given to London every year as a token of thanks for support in the Second World War. November 25, 2023 at 07:45AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image…
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Labour unlikely to meet its £28bn green pledge at all
The pledge had already been watered down. Now a Labour source says it is unlikely to be fulfilled. November 25, 2023 at 04:55AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_i…
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Newspaper headlines: Hostages free after 48 days and Comic Relief chief quits
Saturday's papers lead on the landmark moment 24 hostages are released from Gaza. November 25, 2023 at 12:37AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png…
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Doctor Who: I rescued Kylie Minogue as David Tennant double
When David Tennant was away, one lookalike extra was in the right place, at the right time... lord! November 23, 2023 at 10:58PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_…
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Quiz of the week: What happened when Blackpink met the King?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? November 23, 2023 at 04:56PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_ima…
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Bridgend: Graveyard thefts disrespect the dead, councillor says
Councillor says thieves have left mourners upset as cemeteries are left without water. November 22, 2023 at 10:50PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pn…
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Energy price cap set to rise in January
A new domestic energy price cap will be announced on Thursday with higher bills expected for millions. November 23, 2023 at 03:44AM https://ifttt.com/images/…
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Two migrants die crossing Channel in small boat
The boat, carrying 60 people, capsized two hours after leaving the French coast. November 23, 2023 at 01:00AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png REA…
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'I'll need to put up prices': Self-employed workers on Autumn Statement
National Insurance is down and National Living Wage is up - but what do self-employed people think? November 22, 2023 at 11:40PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_…
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London violence: What to do if someone is stabbed
Katie Murray from Street Doctors has been teaching potentially life-saving skills to young people. November 22, 2023 at 06:12AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_i…
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What are income tax and National Insurance and how much will I pay?
Personal taxes may be cut in the Autumn Statement, but millions will already have to pay more. November 21, 2023 at 03:55PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image…
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Anthony Mullally: The remote retreats shaping men and medal prospects
Anthony Mullally lifted the biggest prize in northern hemisphere rugby league, but his emptiness on doing so led him to a life far from the bright lights and b…
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NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement
National Insurance cuts are set to be among plans Jeremy Hunt hopes will boost the economy. November 21, 2023 at 11:54PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_ca…
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Banksy: BBC reveals lost interview of street artist after 20 years
The mysterious artist is heard comparing his efficient approach to art to microwaving ready-meals. November 21, 2023 at 04:41AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_i…
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Can electricity pylons ever be beautiful?
With Jeremy Hunt expected to announce £1,000 boost for households living near pylons, could better design calm objections? November 21, 2023 at 02:10AM https…
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Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and how will it affect me?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil the government's tax and spending plans. November 16, 2023 at 05:58PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png …
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Roblox: How one student became a big name in virtual fashion
Nineteen-year old Muneeb's in-game Roblox experience has been visited more than 1.6bn times November 20, 2023 at 12:43AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_imag…
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Two police officers injured in Birmingham attack
A suspect has been arrested and remains in custody following the attack in Birmingham. November 19, 2023 at 11:18PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pn…
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Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'
The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it". November 19, 2023 at 12:22AM https://ifttt.c…
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Time: Short prison sentence 'derailed' woman's life
As the BBC drama Time explores how brief jail terms can affect lives, one former inmate tells her story. November 19, 2023 at 12:15AM https://ifttt.com/image…
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Rwanda asylum plan: Fact-checking claims about the government's policies
Looking at claims about small boats and returning failed asylum seekers. November 17, 2023 at 12:54PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png READ THE EN…
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Newspaper headlines: Braverman's 'plan for Rwanda' and Israel says hostage dead in Gaza
The government's controversial Rwanda scheme is still making the front pages on Friday. November 17, 2023 at 12:55AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_ca…
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Return to River Street: Brechin flooding one month on
Four weeks after Storm Babet, BBC News speaks to flood victims coming to terms with its aftermath. November 15, 2023 at 11:28PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_i…
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Storm Babet: We spent years making our home - in 24 hours, it was gone
A month since Storm Babet hammered eastern Scotland, many residents in the town of Brechin are still displaced. November 15, 2023 at 11:16PM https://ifttt.co…
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NHS England promises to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040
Jabs are to be offered in libraries and sports venues to improve access, the boss of NHS England will say. November 15, 2023 at 12:59AM https://ifttt.com/ima…
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Chris Mason: A 'direct, unflinching assault'
The former home secretary isn't going quietly and isn't finished yet, says the BBC's political editor. November 14, 2023 at 06:09PM https://ifttt…
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Newspaper headlines: David Cameron's return sparks 'shock' and 'Brexiteer backlash'
The papers lead on David Cameron's surprise return to government as Suella Braverman is sacked. November 14, 2023 at 12:36AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_…
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Illegal e-bike riders 'goading' officers, police say
Communities want action on illegal bikes but police are cautious after high-profile deaths. November 13, 2023 at 01:19AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_ca…
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Rishi Sunak and family light Diwali candles outside No 10
The prime minister, his wife Akshata Murty and two daughters mark the Hindu festival of lights. November 12, 2023 at 11:31PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_imag…
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Kieran Trippier: Newcastle defender confronts 'emotional' fans after defeat and says 'don't panic'
Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier says he told fans "there's no need to panic" when confronting them at full-time following their defeat …
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Billie Jean King Cup: Katie Boulter beats Caijsa Hennemann to pull GB level with Sweden
Katie Boulter wins to pull Great Britain level in their Billie Jean King Cup play-off against Sweden after Jodie Burrage is stunned in the opening singles. No…
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The photos that capture Glasgow's cultural melting pot
A new exhibition celebrates the diversity of Govanhill where 88 languages are spoken. November 10, 2023 at 11:26PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png…
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Whatever happened to NFTs?
Boom has turned to bust for NFTs - a way of attaching your name to original artwork. November 10, 2023 at 12:02AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png …
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The Papers: Braverman defies PM but right warn against removal
Reaction to the home secretary's criticism of the Met and the fallout in the Tory Party leads the papers. November 10, 2023 at 01:31AM https://ifttt.com/…
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Lancashire supermarket chain Booths ditches self-service tills
Booths says removing its self-service checkouts is the right thing to do and what customers want. November 09, 2023 at 08:56PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_im…
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Channel deaths: Government orders inquiry into mass drowning
A pregnant woman and three children were among at least 27 people who died when a boat sank in 2021. November 09, 2023 at 12:13AM https://ifttt.com/images/no…
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Domestic-abuse victims fear deportation if they go to police
Every police force in England and Wales has reported domestic-abuse victims to Immigration Enforcement. November 09, 2023 at 12:11AM https://ifttt.com/images…
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Boris Johnson: Tories 'drifting to defeat' under Rishi Sunak
In a blistering attack, the former PM says Rishi Sunak is offering voters "nothing to rally behind". November 09, 2023 at 12:01AM https://ifttt.com…
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The 24-year-old embalmer preparing bodies for 'last goodbyes'
Isabel Walton, who spends her day with dead bodies, is trying to challenge funeral industry stereotypes. November 09, 2023 at 12:04AM https://ifttt.com/image…
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Why did a dog in Newmarket end up nursing a litter of kittens?
A biologist says while unusual, cross-species adoptions happen when animals respond to certain cues. November 08, 2023 at 01:39AM https://ifttt.com/images/no…
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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal
Now a class C drug, possession for recreational use will carry a prison sentence of up to two years. November 08, 2023 at 12:03AM https://ifttt.com/images/no…
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King's Speech: What is it and why is it important?
The King's Speech will take place on 7 November. What is it and why is it important? November 06, 2023 at 02:33PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.…
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Parenting: Helping young dads to challenge stereotypes
They're often seen as "dangerous, feckless and disinterested", but one charity's trying to change that. November 07, 2023 at 12:01AM https:…
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Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions
As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed. November 06, 2023 at 12:01AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_…
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Drone video shows fireworks being fired at police
Footage posted on social media shows clashes with riot police in Edinburgh. November 05, 2023 at 11:21PM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png READ THE…
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Emma Hayes: Chelsea manager and ruthless winner who changed WSL forever
Emma Hayes will go down as one of Chelsea's greatest managers when she leaves the club at the end of the season - and her role in helping grow the Women…
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I believed in Sinead O'Connor, says her producer David Holmes
David Holmes pays tribute to the late star, as well as Andy Weatherall and refugees, on his new LP. November 05, 2023 at 12:14AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_…
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How does your pay compare with other jobs?
Use our interactive lookup tool to find out how pay has changed in your job. November 04, 2023 at 01:53AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png READ TH…
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Drumsheds: What it's like to go clubbing in an old Ikea?
A new 15,000-capacity clubbing space has opened in what was formerly Ikea's flagship UK store. November 04, 2023 at 01:47AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_i…
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How to Have Sex: The film that will get everyone talking about consent
Molly Manning Walker's debut feature follows three teenagers abroad whose holiday turns sour. November 04, 2023 at 01:49AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_im…
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Man Utd: Marcus Rashford birthday party 'unacceptable' to Erik ten Hag after derby defeat
Marcus Rashford's birthday celebrations after Manchester United's 3-0 derby defeat were "unacceptable" and the forward has apologised, says E…
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Newspaper headlines: 'AI will end work' and 'the wrath of Ciarán'
A wide range of topics - from AI to the aftermath of Storm Ciarán - are covered by Friday's papers. November 03, 2023 at 01:08AM https://ifttt.com/images…
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Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 5.25%, but borrowing costs remain comparatively high. November 01, 2023 at 05:46PM https://ifttt.co…
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Why are fewer women using AI than men?
The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance. November 02, 2023 at 12:06AM https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png R…
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