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Hosepipe ban looms amid 'medium' drought risk as England suffers dry start to spring

England could face drought conditions this summer after the driest start to spring in almost 70 years, the Environment Agency has said. There is a “medium risk” of summer drought with reservoirs...

It was NHS at its worst, ex-ombudsman tells inquiry into mental health services

'The NHS at its worst', ex-ombudsman tells inquiry6 hours agoStuart WoodwardBBC News, EssexSophie HutchinsonBBC health correspondentLampard InquiryA former health ombudsman has condemned mental...

Bank of mum and dad 'helps half of first-time buyers'

Bank of mum and dad 'helps half of first-time buyers'2 hours agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesMore than half of first-time buyers received financial help from their family to...

'Rachel Reeves wants to hijack your pension'

Rachel Reeves is accused of plotting to “hijack your pension” and endangering retirement incomes. Millions of Britons will be worse off in retirement if Chancellor Rachel Reeves brings in...

Keir Starmer told he risks 'squandering' US trade deal by taking EU rules

Senior Brexiteers have sounded the alarm that Sir Keir Starmer risks wrecking an ambitious trade deal with the United States by wrapping the UK once again in Brussels’s red tape. European Union...

Vets may face caps on cremation and other charges

Vets may face caps on cremation and other charges22 minutes agoVishala Sri-PathmaBusiness ReporterGetty ImagesBritish vets could face price caps on medicines, prescriptions and other services like...

Urgent alert sent to anyone with one type of energy meter

An urgent alert has been issued to thousands of households who are still using old meters. The warning comes ahead of a major change that is likely to be implemented from the next...

Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users

Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users 48 minutes agoLily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent•@lilyjamaliReporting fromSan FranciscoGetty ImagesMeta warned Wednesday that...

Royal Mail takeover approved by shareholders

Royal Mail takeover approved by shareholders3 hours agoMitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe sale of Royal Mail's parent company to a Czech billionaire has been cleared by...

'Epic fail!' Keir Starmer puts US trade deal in jeopardy by 'playing footsie' with EU

Sir Keir Starmer has been warned he will be guilty of an “epic fail” if India wins a trade deal with the US ahead of the UK. Andrew Griffith, the Shadow Business and Trade Secretary, blasted the...

Warning meters in 300,000 homes could stop working

Warning meters in 300,000 homes could stop working29 minutes agoTom MoseleyYou and YoursGetty ImagesHundreds of thousands of people are at risk of losing hot water or heating when their old type of...

Brits face £1,000 fine for picking up these items on beaches

The UK weather is hotting up and with two bank holidays to look forward to in May, many Brits may be planning a trip to the seaside to soak up some sunshine. But beachgoers are being cautioned...

Why is the M&S cyber attack chaos taking so long to resolve?

Why is the M&S cyber attack chaos taking so long to resolve?31 minutes agoZoe KleinmanTechnology editor•@zskBBCIt's now been more than a week of chaos for Marks and Spencer (M&S), one of...

Major warning issued to 200 failing schools as 300,000 kids are let down

Hit squads are to be sent into 200 failing schools following warnings that 300,000 children are receiving a poor education. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced the £20million scheme...

Ofcom needs to plug one hole to see off threat to UK democracy

OPINIONRules instituted to protect the British electorate are leaving Britons vulnerable to manipulation. (Image: Getty)Election day should be a celebration of democracy, a moment when voters can...