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Warning issued to Brits taking their phones to the beach this week

This week's heatwave is bound to see Brits flocking to the seaside, but sun-worshippers are being urged to be wary of a few risks to their mobile phones. There are a number of ways a trip to...

Rachel Reeves and Labour accused of failing young British workers in shock poll

LABOUR has been accused of setting young people up for “failure”, as Rachel Reeves’ jobs tax hammers the UK labour market and creates misery for graduates. A new poll has revealed a stark gloom...

The real reason weather forecasters (like me) often appear to get it wrong

The real reason weather forecasters (like me) often appear to get it wrong6 hours agoCarol KirkwoodLead weather forecasterBBCSometimes I'll be walking around a supermarket, and a shopper will...

Game to close stores in UK in blow to high street - full list of towns

The much-loved high street store, Game, will be closing five of its branches this summer. The retail giant has begun its closing-down sale ahead of the stores shutting their doors for good. Game will...

BT issues warning to customers as it says 'call us now'

BT has issued a warning to customers with a ‘call us now’ alert as it prepares to switch off landlines across the UK. Right now, two million people still rely on lifesaving ‘telecare alarms’,...

More Ed Miliband ‘insanity’ as he bans UK oil and gas - and sends YOUR cash to Qatar

Ed Miliband promised his net zero crusade would deliver on all three. Instead, it’s failed on every front, and we’re all paying the price. Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho called his...

They escaped Ukraine's frontlines. The sound of drones followed them

They escaped Ukraine's frontlines. The sound of drones followed them2 hours agoJoel GunterReporting from KyivBBCIn a cramped apartment in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Pavlo, a 30-year-old drone...

Flight disruption after major UK air traffic outage

Flight disruption after major UK air traffic outage39 minutes agoRachel Clun, Faarea Masud & Tom EspinerBusiness reporters, BBC NewsEPAAir passengers have suffered significant disruption after an...

The magical 89-mile train journey with stunning views that links two European countries

The Bernina Express passes through glaciers, gorges and down to palm trees (Image: Getty)The Bernina Express, one of the globe's most renowned scenic trains, covers 89 miles across the stunning...

I visited an idyllic seaside town less than 1 hour from the ‘world’s most liveable city'

There’s an abundance of cities across Europe that boast swathes of picturesque coastlines, but Denmark was one of the last places I expected to find a tranquil seaside town. Having visited...

‘Magical’ seaside town with sandy beaches named ‘UK’s most popular staycation' destination

Staycations have boomed in popularity in recent years, with many families opting to remain in the UK for the summer holidays rather than jetting off abroad. It was recently reported that almost...

'Brilliant' Jane Austen series with Downton Abbey star now streaming

Worked your way through every Jane Austen adaptation imaginable? Here’s one you’ve probably missed. This four-part limited series first aired on ITV in 2008 and gives a very different take...

Why cockpit audio deepens the mystery of Air India crash

Why cockpit audio deepens the mystery of Air India crash 2 hours agoSoutik BiswasIndia correspondent•@soutikBBCInvestigators have uncovered a chilling discovery in the preliminary investigation...

The real reason tennis balls are yellow – and it’s all thanks to David Attenborough

Wimbledon is back for 2025, but it’s a 99-year-old legend in the Royal Box - Sir David Attenborough - who served up one of the tournament’s most surprising stories. The broadcasting icon, who...

Chaos as Ed Miliband forced to pay UK solar farms to switch off - too sunny

Solar farms in the UK have been paid to switch off so a surge of sun doesn't overwhelm the grid, research shows. Overseen by Energy Secreatary Ed Miliband, the National Energy System Operator (NESO)...