£1.25 a night Welsh tourism tax may start in 2027

Two Britons among 16 missing after Red Sea tourist boat sinks

Egyptian officials say 28 people from the vessel have been rescued after it sank on a five-day trip.

Published: 2024-11-25 18:44:51

More rain forecast after Storm Bert hits UK

At least five people died as the storm brought heavy rain, wind and snow over the weekend.

Published: 2024-11-25 19:23:58

From above and on the ground - see the extent of UK floods

More than 100 flood warnings are in places across the country, with homes, businesses and roads being impacted.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:33:23

Prosecutor drops federal criminal cases against Trump

Jack Smith asked a judge to dismiss a federal election interference case and a classified documents case.

Published: 2024-11-25 19:24:02

Reeves tells firms no more tax rises as she defends Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells the CBI conference she is "not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes".

Published: 2024-11-25 18:01:29

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

Israel and Lebanon close to ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say

Israeli officials say the country's cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss a possible truce.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:49:19

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

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

I had good intentions, says Letby safeguarding boss who failed to raise concerns

Former director of nursing Alison Kelly acknowledges she "didn’t get everything right at the time".

Published: 2024-11-25 12:43:25

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 19:13:21

We were ready to leave climate summit, negotiator tells BBC

A key negotiator with the group that pushed climate talks close to collapse speaks to the BBC about what happened.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:04:42

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

Barbara Taylor Bradford: An author of substance

The life of the prolific writer, famous for family sagas with female characters as strong as herself.

Published: 2024-11-25 11:04:54

‘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

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

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

Elton John album on hold because he 'can't see'

He says he "can't see anything, I can't read anything, I can't watch anything" after an eye infection.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:50:22

£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

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

Trump's 'border tsar' vows to cut funding to 'sanctuary' states

Several states plan to oppose Trump's plans to deport millions of undocumented migrants from the US.

Published: 2024-11-25 16:49:14

Pakistan police clash with Imran Khan supporters heading to Islamabad

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

Published: 2024-11-25 17:27:39

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

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

Root 'a rung below' Smith and Kohli - Lehmann

England batter Joe Root needs to score a century in Australia to be considered an all-time great, says Darren Lehmann.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:01:55

General Motors agrees deal to enter F1 in 2026

US car giant General Motors reaches an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac brand.

Published: 2024-11-25 18:34:18

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Alistair Bruce-Ball and guests with reaction and debate on the weekend's football.

Published: 2024-11-25 21:00:00

'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

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