Tax rises will make it harder to hire, says business group

Two Britons among 17 missing after Red Sea tourist boat sinks

Egyptian officials say 28 people from the vessel have been rescued after it sank near Marsa Alam.

Published: 2024-11-25 16:18:18

Man arrested after eight-year-old girl shot in car

A girl is undergoing surgery and a man, 34, has been left with potentially life-changing injuries.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:57:52

I'm not surprised some voters want an election re-run, says Starmer

The prime minister responds to an online petition calling for a new election, months after the last poll.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:22:40

People should intervene if they see women at risk of spiking, minister urges

Jess Phillips says people should ask women is "everything alright" if they appear unsafe during the Christmas party season.

Published: 2024-11-25 12:01:34

‘I had no idea being a social drinker would damage my liver by 31’

BBC journalist Hazel Martin was told she had liver fibrosis and must go teetotal or she could die.

Published: 2024-11-25 05:56:34

Malaysia government told to return seized LGBT watches

A court ruled the government, which said the watches had "LGBT elements", did not have authority to seize them.

Published: 2024-11-25 12:18:44

£1.25 a night Welsh tourism tax may start in 2027

Hotels, B&B and self-catered accommodation guests would pay if councils introduce it in their areas.

Published: 2024-11-25 15:24:18

Barbara Taylor Bradford, one of Britain's most successful novelists, dies aged 91

Her books included A Woman of Substance, which sold 30 million copies and became a hit TV series.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:29:10

Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:20:08

Davina McCall says 'it's nice to be home' after brain surgery

The presenter says she's "on the mend" and feels "very lucky" after having a benign tumour removed.

Published: 2024-11-25 09:26:20

What's next for Menendez brothers as they seek freedom?

Ever since two young men were jailed for killing their wealthy parents in 1989, the case has gripped the US.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:56:06

How service charges in flats spiralled out of control

Bills for leaseholders have risen by 44% since 2016. Is Labour's new plan really the solution?

Published: 2024-11-25 01:54:25

Band Aid 40 megamix splices dozens of famous voices but piles on the schmaltz

Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley says critics of the charity song like Ed Sheeran "should shut up".

Published: 2024-11-25 14:18:11

Chris Mason: Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear

This week the House of Commons will make a decision that could have consequences for decades.

Published: 2024-11-25 09:00:05

'He told me he'd been shot and needed money but it was a lie'

Figures from Action Fraud reveal an 11% rise in reports of fraud in 2024.

Published: 2024-11-25 05:55:40

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Published: 2024-08-20 11:35:33

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters converge on Pakistan capital

The former PM has been in jail for more than a year but remains hugely popular.

Published: 2024-11-25 12:15:47

Extra £300m allocation will not cover tax hike, says Scottish finance secretary

UK government says SNP have "no more excuses", but Scottish ministers claim they will be left £200m short.

Published: 2024-11-25 16:19:30

Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election

Calin Georgescu, a NATO and EU critic, is ahead in the first round of voting, overtaking the prime minister.

Published: 2024-11-25 11:22:52

Man who used 3D printer to build gun jailed

The harm the viable weapon could have caused was catastrophic, Lancashire Police said.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:18:24

Tax rises will make it harder to hire, says business group

The head of the CBI says tax rises seen at the Budget "must never again simply be done to business".

Published: 2024-11-25 14:53:40

Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' fundraising

The UK's financial watchdog says investors did not have all the information they should have had.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:30:49

British man captured while fighting with Ukraine

A video posted online shows a man in military clothing identify himself as James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22.

Published: 2024-11-25 12:55:30

Angela Merkel on Putin’s dog and Trump’s handshake

The BBC's Katya Adler sits down with the former German chancellor

Published: 2024-11-25 09:55:00

Will Labour’s Plan For Work, Work?

And, COP29 climate talks end with criticised deal.

Published: 2024-11-24 13:27:00

'I'm more out than in' - Salah disappointed by lack of Liverpool offer

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says his future at Liverpool is 'out of his hands' because he is yet to be offered a new deal.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:47:53

Ireland game could be 'line in sand' for England

England's game against Ireland in the Six Nations could be a 'line in the sand' for England, while Scotland are among Championship favourites, says Matt Dawson.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:09:22

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr out of Liverpool match

Vinicius Jr is out of Real Madrid's Champions League match against Liverpool because of a hamstring injury.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:03:37

Guardiola not for changing despite Man City crisis

Man City boss Pep Guardiola says it is tough for his players to "defend a legacy" and questions why he should change his tactics despite the club's dip in form.

Published: 2024-11-25 15:37:08