Rishi Sunak sees off Conservative rebels as MPs back Rwanda bill
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68009249?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 1:45 AM
The legislation will now head to the House of Lords where it is expected to face stiff opposition.
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Kate in hospital after surgery as King to get prostate treatment
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68012498?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 7:51 PM
The Princess of Wales will step back from royal duties for months and the King will attend hospital next week.
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West Bank strike: Israel accused of targeting civilians in deadly attack
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68006126?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 5:43 PM
The IDF says the strike hit a “terrorist squad”, but witnesses tell the BBC the group posed no threat.
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NI strike: Thousands of public sector workers stage 24-hour stoppage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-67981000?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 12:04 AM
Thursday's strike will mean widespread disruption for health services, schools and public transport.
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Train ticket machines charging double online price
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68009768?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 12:01 AM
Which? has said the best value fares are either unavailable or hidden among myriad of options on many machines.
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E Jean Carroll trial: Judge threatens to remove Trump from court
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68009461?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 2:11 AM
The threat came after the ex-president was overheard criticising his accuser's testimony in court.
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Bronson Battersby: Review after boy, two, and dad found dead
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-68007571?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 6:25 PM
The deaths of Bronson Battersby and his dad Kenneth prompt a "rapid review" by Lincolnshire Council.
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Snow and ice warnings continue after winter's coldest night
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68001525?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 5:01 PM
Temperatures fell as low as -14C overnight, with amber and yellow warnings issued in parts of the UK.
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Ecuador prosecutor probing TV studio attack killed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68014040?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 10:38 PM
César Suárez was shot dead in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, the attorney general said.
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US woman gets 26 years for mother's 'suitcase murder'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68014289?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 10:51 PM
Heather Mack helped to kill her mother and stuff her body in a suitcase in Bali a decade ago.
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Peregrine lander: US Moon mission on course for fiery destruction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67962397?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 12:01 AM
The hobbled Peregrine Moon lander will be forced to burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
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Independent Wales viable, says Welsh government report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-67949443?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 11:00 PM
But experts warns Wales would face a "significant" challenge raising enough tax revenue.
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Prison officer wins payout over exposure to inmates' drugs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-67994987?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 10:55 PM
A Shotts Prison warden was left hallucinating and violent after inhaling drugs which were being taken by inmates.
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The Papers: Rwanda 'revolt melts away' and Royals' 'health shock'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68014185?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 1:00 AM
The survival of the Rwanda bill and health news from the King and Princess of Wales lead the papers.
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Rwanda plan: What’s next after Sunak wins vote?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68012008?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 9:40 PM
As Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan passes a key vote, the BBC’s Peter Saull explains what happens next.
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Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67997406?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 12:02 AM
Intelligence agency GCHQ say pictures of Colossus a reminder of the UK ingenuity that helped defeat Hitler.
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Police videos reveal grooming fantasist Eleanor Williams' deceit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67957726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 6:02 AM
Footage shared exclusively with the BBC shows how false stories about a grooming gang grew more elaborate.
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What is behind the TikTok thirst for Stanley water cups?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67999424?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 6:32 PM
People are camping outside supermarkets in the US to try to buy the latest internet on-trend item.
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Post Office scandal: The ordinary lives devastated by a faulty IT system
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67956962?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 3:37 AM
Victims felt alone yet hundreds were enduring similar experiences. Here we look at some of their stories.
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Dua Lipa: People don't want pop stars to be smart
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68004503?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 11:23 AM
The singer says musicians are treated with suspicion if they discuss politics or literature.
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Frederik X: Danish king's surprise book set to become bestseller
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68004437?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 6:20 PM
In his book Frederik X discusses Denmark's place in world and his relationship with his wife.
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Hannah Waddingham reveals drama teacher's insult that spurred her on to be TV star
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67992732?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 1:25 AM
The Ted Lasso star says a drama teacher once told her she'd never succeed because of her appearance.
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Rishi Sunak's five promises: What progress has he made?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65647308?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 10:41 AM
The prime minister said five priorities should be used to hold his government to account.
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Exciting new cancer drug kinder than chemotherapy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67793887?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 1:15 AM
Arthur, 11, was one of the first in the UK to try blinatumomab, for his type of blood cancer.
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Watch: The video evidence that helped convict Eleanor Williams
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67992342?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 6:01 AM
While false rape allegations are very rare, this video shows the extent of Williams' deceit over years.
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Yemen strikes: Houthis hit US-owned ship after 'terror' designation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68001762?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 10:02 PM
US military says a Houthi drone hit the vessel after Washington re-designated group as "global terrorists".
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Sir Tony Lloyd: Rochdale Labour MP dies 'peacefully at home'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-68010501?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 9:15 PM
The Rochdale MP revealed just days ago he had an untreatable form of leukaemia.
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Iran admits carrying out deadly strike on Pakistan territory
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67999465?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 5:15 PM
Islamabad says the attack killed two children - it follows Iranian strikes on targets in Syria and Iraq.
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Octopus Energy: Bills will fall in April, says boss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68013741?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 9:01 PM
The energy company says prices will fall due to lower international wholesale prices.
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How undercover Met Police officers caught designer watch thieves
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68003783?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 2:09 PM
Police officers posed as luxury watch owners, to lure suspected criminals into robbing them.
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Spain shaman arrests: Police say group sold psychoactive drugs to members
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68007643?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 9:19 PM
Members of the group are accused of promoting rituals involving psychoactive substances like toad venom.
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Blinken grounded in Davos as plane has 'critical failure'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67947341?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 7:31 PM
The US secretary of state was due to return from the World Economic Forum in Davos when the issue occurred.
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Football spectator gets surprise call-up as match official
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4ny1nmzq7eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 6:05 PM
Ross Bennett was at the match as a fan but was drafted in when the fourth official picked up an injury.
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UK seeks urgent talks with Fujitsu on Horizon scandal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68010713?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 5:38 PM
The government begins process of setting up talks for possible compensation for sub-postmasters.
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Gig ticket touts made £6.5m from music lovers, court hears
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-68011978?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 7:27 PM
Two people deny fraudulent trading of 47,000 event tickets over more than two years.
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BBC agrees to sell EastEnders set at Elstree to raise funds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68004649?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 1:00 PM
The broadcaster will lease back the Albert Square set from its new owner, insurance giant Axa.
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Fly-tipping forces landowners to turn farms into 'forts'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68007087?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 4:24 PM
Despite a drop in fly-tipping on public land, farmers say they are being targeted by criminal gangs.
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Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68004968?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 3:10 PM
A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits.
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English National Opera musicians and singers to go on strike
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68006230?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 1:55 PM
It will be the first time in 44 years that Musicians Union members have taken full strike action.
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Forest dedicate FA Cup win to Kouyate after Blackpool thriller
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67986286?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 12:16 AM
Premier League side Nottingham Forest need extra-time to see off League One's Blackpool in a thrilling FA Cup third-round replay at Bloomfield Road.
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Everton 1-0 Crystal Palace: Andre Gomes free-kick sends Toffees into FA Cup fourth round
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67986300?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 10:57 PM
Andre Gomes' fine free-kick helps Everton beat Crystal Palace in their FA Cup third-round replay to set up a tie against Luton Town.
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Australian Open 2024: Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter, Jack Draper & Cameron Norrie play
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68002778?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 1:53 PM
Emma Raducanu is one of four Britons - alongside Katie Boulter, Cam Norrie, and Jack Draper - aiming for the Australian Open third round on Thursday.
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Dejan Milojevic: Golden State Warriors assistant coach dies aged 46
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/68012808?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 9:43 PM
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic dies at the age of 46 after suffering a heart attack, the NBA team confirms.
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Borthwick urges new captain George to 'lead as himself'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68011300?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 7:52 PM
England head coach Steve Borthwick says he values the "blend of experience" in his Six Nations squad after naming seven uncapped players.
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FA Cup: Blackpool 2-3 Nottingham Forest - highlights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68011598?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 10:57 PM
Watch highlights as Chris Wood's extra-time winner sees Nottingham Forest win 3-2 at Blackpool to advance to the FA Cup fourth round.
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Courtney Dauwalter: Step inside the 'pain cave', where rules are remade
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/67945344?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 12:01 AM
Courtney Dauwalter used to teach biology. Now her ultrarunning achievements are challenging centuries-old ideas about the differences in physical capabilities between men and women.
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Watch the latest forecast as temperatures stay low
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67981954?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 3:54 PM
Arctic winds and frost meant temperatures dropped to -14C, with snow in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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How to look after pets in cold weather
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68005681?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 2:53 PM
They've usually got fur coats, but pets still need help to stay warm during wintry weather.
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Energy saving tips: Five ways to cut costs this winter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62738249?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2023, 4:22 PM
Energy prices will be lower this winter than last - but you may be able to save even more on your bill.
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The best way to de-ice a car and other winter tips
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63888234?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2024, 12:45 PM
Much of the UK is facing another cold snap amid rising fuel costs.
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Snowy scenes from around the UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/68006585?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 1:55 PM
This week has been the coldest snap of winter so far with parts of Scotland seeing up to 15cm of snow.
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Energy prices: How much will you pay from January?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67489975?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2024, 2:34 PM
Use our interactive calculator to find out how much more you'll be paying for energy each month.
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What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55992592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 12:32 PM
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.
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Your pictures of snow in Scotland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw80qpwv1nno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 12:02 PM
A selection of your images from around Scotland as temperatures drop and snowfalls sweep in.
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Watch the moment deer prances through snow in Ayrshire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67994453?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 12:16 PM
This deer was captured prancing in the snow in a garden in Fenwick.
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How to drive in snow and icy weather
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16946762?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 9, 2024, 12:27 PM
Tips on what to carry in your car, and how to drive in snow and icy weather.
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Cold weather: How do cold-health alerts work?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65843463?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 16, 2024, 12:01 PM
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber cold-health alert for the whole of England.
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What is the UK inflation rate and how does it affect me?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12196322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 9:45 AM
The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but still remains above the 2% target.
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Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57764601?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 14, 2023, 1:48 PM
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, but borrowing costs remain comparatively high.
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How to get a job: Six expert tips for finding work
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64939070?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 14, 2023, 4:03 PM
There are 10m people out of work in the UK, so if you're searching for a job you're not alone. Here are some tips on how to get started.
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Cost of living: Five tips when asking for a pay rise
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64288791?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 15, 2023, 10:33 AM
Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.
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National Insurance calculator: What will I pay and how is tax changing?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-63635185?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 6, 2024, 1:21 AM
National Insurance rates are falling, but other changes mean many people are paying more tax.
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Train strikes: When are the next walkouts?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 15, 2024, 12:20 PM
Members of the Aslef train drivers' union are taking more action in its long-running dispute over pay.
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Five ways to save money on your packed lunch
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65312394?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2024, 2:02 PM
As many of us head back to work and school, here are some top tips on making savings at lunchtime.
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Post-Christmas debt: What should I pay first and what can I do?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64291327?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2024, 9:18 AM
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?
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Cheaper train tickets: Five ways to save money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64827711?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 15, 2024, 12:40 PM
As rail fares are set to go up in the spring, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible.
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Free childcare: When will the 15 hours for two-year-olds begin?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-62036045?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 2, 2024, 1:02 AM
All children of working parents in England will get 30 hours of funded childcare by September 2025.
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