A water regulator branded "broken" should be scrapped and replaced with a new body, a major review into the sector has said.The much-anticipated final report from the Independent Water Commission,...
Labour’s plan to give 16- and 17-year-olds the vote isn’t a bold act of democratic renewal. It’s a cynical attempt to rig the system in their favour. Let’s call it what it is: gerrymandering...
Some perfumes are instant show-offs, all punch and projection from first spray. Modern Muse by Estée Lauder is more of a quiet compliment-getter that isn't overpowering on first spritz. Thanks to...
Russian forces pounded cities across Ukraine overnight in a massive barrage of missiles and drones — just 24 hours after US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin he had 50 days to strike a...
Russia's intensifying drone war is spreading fear and eroding Ukrainian morale14 hours agoPaul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent, KyivEveryone agrees: it's getting worse.The people of Kyiv have, like the...
South West Water has agreed to pay £24million after the water regulator found it spilled wastewater in the environment when it should not have done so. Ofwat said its investigation found a “range...
How King Charles will help rebuild the shaken UK-France friendship during the state visit9 hours agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorBBCFew scenes convey British pomp and soft power more than the King...
How King Charles is helping to 'reinvigorate' the shaken UK-France friendship29 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorBBCFew scenes convey British pomp and soft power more than the King and Queen...
Getty ImagesZoe KleinmanTechnology editor1 hour agoFor a few minutes on Sunday afternoon, Wimbledon's Centre Court became the perfect encapsulation of the current tensions between humans and...
Donald Trump has provoked further political controversy after threatening to deport US citizens convicted of "bad" crimes. His comments come as the White House intensifies its crackdown on illegal...
'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine8 hours agoAnastasiya GribanovaBBC Ukrainian Service, KyivScarlett BarterBBC World ServiceKevin McGregor / BBCFrom his...
A vet has issued a warning to dog owners who allow their pets to walk in long grass.While dogs often enjoy the softness of grass under their paws and the range of scents it offers, there are some...
The man charged with the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, Bryan Kohberger, has agreed to plead guilty to all charges in a shocking last-minute decision that will save him from the...
PM 'agrees' welfare changes deal with Labour rebels44 minutes agoReutersChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCSam FrancisPolitical ReporterThe government is expected to announce a deal shortly...