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EU demands UK pay more into Brussels coffers in reset deal as France 'not happy'

The European Union has told Britain it will have to pay if it wants its defence firms to compete in a lucrative rearmament fund, reports say. British companies are not expected to get an automatic...

First pictures of new 50p coin being released in UK to celebrate VE Day

The Royal Mint has launched a commermorative coin in honour of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The new coin marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The VE Day 50p coin is designed...

Will UK break heat records for start of May and will it last?

BBC Weather Watchers / jakeyabcSimon King Lead Weather Presenter30 April 2025, 11:50 BST130 CommentsUpdated 52 minutes agoThursday 1 May is likely to be the hottest start to May on record for the...

Gregg Wallace blaming me for storm that left him feeling suicidal completely misses point

It’s sad to hear that Gregg Wallace felt suicidal after what he called a “handful of middle class women of a certain age” came forward with complaints about his conduct. He is right to be...

Harvard head apologises as scathing reports on campus prejudice released

Harvard head apologises as scathing reports on campus prejudice released2 hours agoMax MatzaBBC NewsGetty ImagesHarvard University President Alan Garber has apologised following the release of...

Vanessa Feltz slaps down Gregg Wallace in fiery clash over BBC exit

It's sad to hear that Gregg Wallace felt suicidal after what he called a “handful of middle class women of a certain age” came forward with complaints about his conduct. He is right to be...

Lib Dem MP backs campaign to give illegal migrants vote in UK elections

A Liberal Democrat MP is backing a mad new campaign that would hand the vote to over 4 million new people, including those who arrived in Britain illegally. Bath MP Wera Hobhouse sponsored a new...

UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments

UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments2 hours agoJake WoodBBC News NIGetty ImagesThe UK government has condemned alleged comments made by rap group Kneecap as "completely...

UK could see hottest April weather in seven years with 27C expected this week

BBC Weather Watchers / BeefyBen RichLead Weather Presenter1 hour ago102 CommentsThis week will bring the UK its warmest weather of the year.Temperatures are currently expected to peak at 27 or 28C...

Baby food pouches low in nutrients, testing finds

Baby food pouches low in nutrients, testing finds34 minutes agoCatrin Nye, Adam Eley and Oliver EnglehartBBC PanoramaGetty ImagesBaby food pouches from six of the UK's leading brands are failing to...

British cyclists dies in Majorca tragedy as tributes paid to 39-year-old

Majorca Cyclists (Image: Getty)A British cyclist tragically lost his life in Majorca, with heartfelt tributes pouring in for the 39 year old.Tributes have been pouring in for a British cyclist who...

London Marathon 2025: Assefa sets women's record as Sawe wins men's race

Sam DruryBBC Sport journalist4 hours ago47 CommentsEthiopia's Tigst Assefa surged to victory in the London Marathon in a world record for a women's only field, while Kenya's Sebastian Sawe triumphed...

Soap opera twists and fatherly love - but what next for Eubank and Benn?

Kal SajadBBC Sport at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium5 hours ago327 CommentsWhen the camera panned to a grinning Chris Eubank Sr stepping out of a black car, you half expected the Eastenders duff-duffs to...

Star Trek legend lost brother to suicide cult dedicated to hit sci-fi show

Nichelle Nichols made history as one of the first black women featured in a popular TV series with her role as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. Sadly, she went on to face a personal tragedy related to...

Funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy

Pope Francis' funeral is chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy34 minutes agoJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondent•@BBCJLandaleReutersWorld leaders may be gathering on Saturday to pay their respects to a...

Trump administration reverses termination of visas for foreign students

Trump administration reverses termination of visas for foreign students8 hours agoKayla EpsteinGetty ImagesThe Trump administration is restoring visas for hundreds of foreign students who had their...

Prince Harry makes surprise solo visit during New York trip with Meghan Markle

While Prince Harry was in New York with his wife Meghan Markle for the Time100 Summit, he made a surprise visit to talk tech with a group of young leaders and funders working towards a "safer, more...

Karen Silva dead: The Voice Kids star dies aged 17 after suffering major stroke

A former The Voice Kids semi-finalist has tragically died from a stroke at the age of 17, a spokesperson has confirmed. Budding singer Karen Silva passed away at approximately 5am on Thursday (April...

China sends six-word ultimatum to Trump as trade war threatens to get even worse

China has issued a stern ultimatum to the United States in the ongoing trade war between the two nations. The deepening feud has reached new heights as Beijing has told Washington to "completely...

Russia sends horror nuclear threat to UK - 'It will be World War 3!'

Putin (Image: Getty)Russia has sent a chilling World War 3 threat to the UK over the possibility of British troops being deployed to Ukraine, even warning that Moscow is willing to use nuclear...