News & Politics
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The childcare change that could boost incomes and bring parents back to work
Almost half of parents using tax-free childcare say existing policies have not enabled them to reduce their levels of debt
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Reverse swing in ODIs: How a rule change has changed the game and what impact could it have?
One rule change has changed the face of ODI cricket. BBC Sport looks at its impact, who is benefiting and what it could mean for the future.
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US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president accuses Washington of ‘denial of reality’ in ongoing row with Trump over apparent support for Moscow
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St Andrews students cover each other in foam for annual Raisin Monday tradition
St Andrews students celebrate Raisin Monday with a huge shaving foam fight, costumes and food donations at the historic Fife university tradition.
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Companies face up to £2,500-a-day charge for roadworks on County Durham roads
Companies carrying out roadworks on County Durham’s busiest roads could be charged up to £2,500 a day by Durham County Council.
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2 marmoset monkeys, 1 pregnant, rescued from home over serious welfare concerns
The monkeys’ conditions raised “serious concerns” for their welfare.
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ITV changes Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules this week
ITV is changing the usual TV schedules for Emmerdale and Coronation Street this week to allow for the broadcast of The Pride of Britain Awards.
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Fire chief backs Bonfire Night but warns that fireworks should be used safely
West Yorkshire's fire chief is urging residents to celebrate Bonfire Night safely and attend organised events where possible.
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Pub closures, whisky taxes and the scramble for Budget support
Scottish pubs are closing at an alarming rate as the hospitality industry calls for tax relief and government support ahead of the UK and Scottish Budgets.
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South Africa and Mozambique to honor Samora Machel 40 years after plane crash death. Here's why
South Africa and Mozambique will remember Samora Machel on Monday, marking 40 years since his mysterious death in a plane crash
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People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.
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China's economy grew 4.5% in the previous quarter, better than forecasts
China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target as the year nears its end
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‘No influencers’: the hotels, restaurants and beauty spots restricting photoshoots
Backlash against content creators includes restricted hours for filming and even outright bans
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Woman hits out at 'rat infestation' and wants out of Incommunities property
The housing association told the T&A that it understands how distressing pest issues can be and take reports seriously.
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France protests: Macron says ‘we feel anger and shame’ after 2,000 arrests
Protest organisers say around 800,000 people participated in the nationwide marches
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Former Bradford City and Bulls coach opens new centre '10 years in making'
ROB Gascoyne has opened a new branch of his Speed Academy at Ilkley Rugby Club.
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Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia
Ukrainian attacks have set an oil export terminal ablaze in St Petersburg
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Leeds Bradford Airport arrests - here's how many were alcohol-related
Violence against the person remained the most common offence category, accounting for 45 arrests in the latest year, compared with 48 in 2024-25 and 43 in 2023-24.
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PM, Coalition and crossbench support Jacqui Lambie after Pauline Hanson cartoon mocked vaginal prolapse
One Nation leader said Tasmanian senator should ‘get over it’ and claimed the cartoon was ‘satirical’
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David Shoebridge responds to Jordon Steele-John’s explosive statement as Greens hold emergency meeting
The new Greens leader says it is his understanding the West Australian senator ‘agreed’ to take leave from the party room
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Retired pilot helps historical society buy Neil Armstrong's boyhood home for tours
A former military pilot has stepped up to preserve Neil Armstrong's boyhood home in Ohio
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What to Stream: 'Moana,' 'Modern Warfare 4,' Dolly Parton tribute, 'Lupin' and John Legend
John Legend's new album titled “Muse,” produced by Pharrell Williams, is among the new streaming releases coming the week of Oct. 19
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Spain’s pension bill is growing: who will pay as election looms?
Spain’s pension system is not bankrupt, but increasingly relies on state funding. Social Security ended 2025 with a deficit of 0.4% of GDP after €47.8 billion in state transfers. Research institute Fedea puts the underlying deficit, excluding those transfers, at 4.15% of GDP.
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‘Limited evidence’ of protester violence at Sydney demonstration against Israeli president Isaac Herzog visit
Amid police brutality allegations, inquiry hears protesters against visit of Israeli president were ‘largely peaceful’
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Tiger Shroff: Bollywood actor survives shooting in Mumbai
Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.
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UK Weather: Stormy weather possible as jet stream roars to life
Gales are possible later this week as a deep low pressure system crosses the UK, but uncertainty remains whether impacts will be enough for it to be a named storm.
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The engineer who believes Scotland can become Britain's energy battery
AECOM's Eloise John discusses Scotland's renewable energy future, the challenge of delivering net zero infrastructure and the lessons learned during her career.
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GTA 6: Can you cheat on someone with a video game character?
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.
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£19 million hospital unit remains SHUT 18 months after planned opening
The building has never entered clinical use.
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Burnham warns of Neets-fuelled 'economic catastrophe and moral failure'
The UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.
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Former Labor attorney general turned judge Robert McClelland named new anti-corruption boss
McClelland, who served in the Rudd government, named as boss of National Anti-Corruption Commission after Paul Brereton quit in May
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Russian saboteur working for Ukraine shares reconnaissance videos
In a BBC World Service documentary, the man claims to have played a role in drone attacks on his home soil.
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Value for money? Reform UK councillor on cycle superhighway 10th anniversary
The route has recently come under scrutiny from Bradford Council's Reform UK administration.
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Kyiv launches 1,000-drone attack as US resumes intelligence sharing - latest
Ukraine and Russia continue to trade strikes as Donald Trump’s energy ceasefire collapses
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Beau Lamarre-Condon told officer friend ‘I love you’ and ‘not everything in the news is true’ after arrest, court told
Accused asked fellow police officer how law enforcement would respond to reports of gunshots days before alleged murders, court hears
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Scots council urged to cut 'extremely disturbing' ties to Israel Defence Forces
A Scottish council has been urged to pull its funding from two companies with ties to the Israel Defence Forces
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Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump's late backing comes as the two leaders’ strategies on Iran and Gaza have diverged, and he warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders.
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France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence
Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.
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China’s economy grows 4.5% in third quarter on export surge
The official figure from the July-September quarter beat expectations and picked up from 4.3% in April-June, the slowest pace in more than three years.
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Tens of thousands of Scots waiting more than a year for NHS treatment
More than 30,000 Scottish NHS waits still exceed a year, six months after John Swinney’s March 2026 target was missed, with ministers giving no new date.
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Care home with 'strong malodour' served warning due to serious failings
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) raised serious concerns about safety, safeguarding, leadership and the overall quality of care.
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West Highland Way Trust appoints new director to secure trail’s future
James Allan has been appointed director of the West Highland Way Trust, which aims to secure funding and protect the 96-mile Scottish trail.
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Bomb threat forces Tel Aviv to Vienna flight to land in Bulgaria
The Airbus jet landed safely in Bulgaria and all passengers and crew aboard were unharmed, officials said.
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Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.
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Reviving a 200-year-old IPA recipe first made in a teapot in 1822
Jamie Allsopp helps revive a recipe created in 1822 after it is found with other beer recipes in an attic.
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How The Beatles found Ringo Starr at a Lincolnshire Butlin's
Ringo Starr was in a band at Butlin's Skegness in 1962 when Lennon and McCartney paid a visit.
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Japan's MMX mission set to grab a piece of Mars's moon Phobos
A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.
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Aberfan disaster: The portraits that helped bring the children home
An artist living hundreds of miles away felt compelled to help the village that lost its children.
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Electricity costs put UK steelmakers in worst position in three years against EU rivals
Premium paid over French counterparts has risen to almost £30 a megawatt hour, analysis by lobby group finds
