Britain
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Couple in their 90s face huge care bill after lifetime of 'paying their dues'
I know of an old couple who are in their late 90s and in a care home having worked all of their lives.
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Raising gaming machine tax could put 3,800 casino jobs at risk, report warns
The Government is reportedly considering an increase in the rate of machine games duty, which typically stands at 20% on profits.
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The contribution towards the war effort made by African soldiers is often overlooked - John Rwothomack
One of my most vivid childhood memories is watching the Remembrance Day services and commemorations taking place in Sheffield each November. Even at the age of 11, the same fact always struck me.
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Are Burnham’s Brexit promises distracting him from an impending food crisis?
In The Room hosts Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson say Whitehall risks too much focus on long-term EU ambitions while more immediate pressures build around diesel, farming and food security. Report by Maja Anushka
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Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft
Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out on a nighttime hunt for vehicle thieves.
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New fears over iconic business in Harrogate's Victoria Shopping Centre
“A buyer may prefer a selected group of stores that it believes can trade profitably, rather than assume responsibility for the entire estate”
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Zelenskyy says Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump ceasefire push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is voicing outrage over Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
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Trump faces backlash over 'sick' video of UK man killed by tiger
The man in the real video, identified by the BBC as William Chapman, later died from his injuries following the Saturday incident, police said.
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Germany’s sugar tax passed by cabinet after last-minute agreement
Soft drinks with high sugar content could be more expensive in Germany from mid-2027 under a new tax that was approved by federal leaders on Wednesday.
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'Real beauty' North Yorkshire city named one of prettiest places to live in UK
It has been named as one of the prettiest places to live in Britain thanks to its Gothic Cathedral, rich history, and amazing restaurants.
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Best cosy autumnal walks around the North East from lakeside strolls to valley views
From colourful woodland trails and historic parkland to lakeside strolls and spectacular valley views, the North East is home to some of the country's best autumn walks.
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In The Room
In recent weeks, the Prime Minister has made a series of pointed interventions on Britain’s relationship with the EU. At Labour conference, he said Brexit had done “more harm than good”. In a BBC interview, he suggested it was “possible” that a future Labour manifesto could promise another in-out referendum. And in a podcast this week, he claimed Russia had interfered in the Brexit vote. Burnham clearly has strong feelings about Europe. Today, we ask: why is he bringing the Brexit debate back now? Also, with Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget just two weeks away, we examine the big calls facing the government this winter — from fuel costs to the threat of freezing weather. New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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'Real beauty' Yorkshire city named one of the prettiest places to live in Britain
"Real beauty" York has been named as one of the prettiest places to live in Britain thanks to its Gothic Cathedral, rich history, and amazing restaurants.
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Badenoch and Farage embroiled in furious row over Falklands and Chagos Islands
The dispute erupted after Mr Farage ppeared to suggest he would be willing to “trade” the Diego Garcia military base to secure Donald Trump’s silence on the Falklands
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Manchester City did not raise Premier League charges with me, Burnham tells PMQs – UK politics live
Prime minister is taking questions from leader of the opposition and other MPs at PMQs
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IEA warns European diesel prices could rise as crunch lasts into 2027
Europe could face renewed wholesale diesel price rises in the coming weeks, the International Energy Agency warned on Wednesday, as disrupted supplies leave markets tight well into 2027 despite recovering Gulf oil output.
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£8.4m Newton Aycliffe factory project 'paused over inheritance tax changes'
Newton Aycliffe’s £8.4m factory project, potentially supporting more than 500 jobs, is paused amid uncertainty over inheritance tax on SSAS pensions from April 2027.
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Couple renew vows in wartime-themed ceremony at 1940s festival
A COUPLE who share a love of the 1940s 'tied the knot' in a themed wedding at the weekend.
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Couple renew vows in wartime-themed ceremony at 1940s festival
A COUPLE who share a love of the 1940s 'tied the knot' in a themed wedding at the weekend.
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Russell Brand told friends he wanted to ‘bed 5,000 women’, trial hears – live updates
Russell Brand has been accused at the start of his trial of being a ‘ruthless, calculating and manipulative’ sexual predator
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UK firms are spending more on AI than ever before, but still think data is holding them back
Britain's AI spend is rising
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Wednesday briefing: Why small boat crossings are here to stay
In today’s newsletter: The collapse of the UK’s ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal with France exposes the limits of border enforcement that did little to stop crossings, and only made them more dangerous
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Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
Burnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing Street
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Chancellor in online marketplace tax crackdown as he plots ‘white van man’ Budget
It comes amid growing concern that Chinese retailers are using online marketplaces to undercut British competitors by evading the 20 per cent VAT on all their sales
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Ukraine live: Putin hits energy facilities as Zelensky says allies gave ‘no warning’
US president says both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky want the war to end, but they ‘don't know how to get there’
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Failure to approve Rosebank would cost UK billions, report finds
A report warns the UK could lose £10.8bn in economic value and thousands of jobs if ministers fail to approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw North Sea projects, as Oxfam Scotland dismisses the findings.
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Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine after Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Burnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing Street
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Newspaper headlines: 'Spy chief's grim warning' and 'tiger's victim was child actor'
Wednesday's papers are dominated by coverage of a speech given by the MI5 chief and the death of a man in a tiger enclosure.
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Dinosaur named new species 102 years after fossil found on Isle of Wight
Invictibellatrix amberina, a predator in the megaraptoran group of dinosaurs, lived in what is now Britain 120 million years ago and may have had claws 20 centimetres long
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Half of Britons unwilling to fight for UK in the event of war, poll finds
Nato's top military commander said the alliance is ‘ready to fight tonight’ amid fears over Russia
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More French anti-riot police to patrol beaches to stop small boat crossings to UK
New data shows 50,000 UK crossing attempts stopped since 2024 election
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Cryptocurrency exchange founded by Reform donor Ben Delo sued for £20m
Former investor alleges BitMEX sold products in UK despite not being regulated by Financial Conduct Authority
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Battle-scarred flag from Trafalgar to go on show in North East 221 years on
Today's Object of the Week is a battered survivor of one of Britain's most famous battles, with a remarkable story stitched deep into the history of the North East.
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Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine after Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Burnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing Street
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OpenAI and Anthropic Tell British Lawmakers: Regulate Us
AI leaders joined whistleblowers and security leaders at a sweeping parliamentary session, while a few hundred meters away Britain’s spy chief warned AI could be used to create new bioweapons.
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Britain's Got Talent winner's rise to fame from County Durham town to big screen
How has Lee Ridley has gone from local journalist to one of Britain’s favourite comedians? His story is one driven by determination, humour and North East pride.
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Santis rebuilds the case for an operation some men may hesitate to consider
A dedicated private prostate cancer clinic in London argues that the concern keeping men from removal of their cancerous prostate can be answered with data
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Far-right and Iran add to mix of terror threats UK faces – not to mention AI
Annual update from MI5 chief highlighted a complex cocktail that could have real-life consequences for Britain
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Popular author visiting North Yorkshire town to discuss new book
A POPULAR author is returning to a North Yorkshire market town this month to entertain audiences with his trademark wit and wry humour.
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Popular author visiting North Yorkshire town to discuss new book
A POPULAR author is returning to a North Yorkshire market town this month to entertain audiences with his trademark wit and wry humour.
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Is Hope Moor windfarm too far and too massive for one of the last wildernesses?
Explain any changes:
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Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration
The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.
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Reform falls to third place in the polls as Tories feel Badenoch bounce
Reform UK has been declining in the polls in recent months following ongoing turbulence for the party
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Travel: Poland’s port city where WW2 and Solidarity history come alive
GDANSK is both fascinating and beautiful.
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Russia did try to interfere into Brexit referendum, MI5 boss confirms
Sir Ken McCallum said the UK should not ‘play into our adversaries’ hands’ by amplifying the impact of Russian trolls
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Russia did try to interfere in Brexit referendum, head of MI5 confirms
Ken McCallum says Kremlin attempted to influence vote through social media and TV reports but had little impact
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Farage denies Reform would let troops shoot small boats after Jenrick’s ‘lethal force’ claim
Farage’s intervention comes as Reform chair Zia Yusuf criticises ‘everybody’ in former Tory government that included Jenrick and Suella Braverman
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British troops training to ‘recapture Falklands’ amid rising Argentinian hostility
Relations between the UK and Argentina have continued to sour
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Household names coming to Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival with hot topic
A Harrogate event will bring big names to discuss the changing face of British politics and how it shapes our lives
