Surrey-born 'giraffe' O'Rourke ready to take on England

Vauxhall owner to close Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk

Car giant Stellantis said it would consolidate electric van production at its other UK plant in Ellesmere Port.

Published: 2024-11-26 17:13:39

Five survivors found day after Red Sea tourist boat sinking

Seven people remain unaccounted for after a tourist boat sank on Monday after leaving the Egyptian port of Marsa Alam.

Published: 2024-11-26 17:01:19

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths

Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

Published: 2024-11-26 12:34:02

Man arrested over tractor drive through floods

In a video, a wave from the tractor's wake is seen striking shops and homes in Tenbury Wells.

Published: 2024-11-26 13:55:00

Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul

The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.

Published: 2024-11-26 17:35:27

Watch: How big is the problem of people not working?

BBC Verify’s Ben Chu looks at the government’s plans to ‘Get Britain Working’

Published: 2024-11-26 12:35:52

Harshita Brella's husband was arrested before, says police watchdog

The IOPC is examining how Northamptonshire Police responded to concerns raised by Ms Brella in August.

Published: 2024-11-26 13:16:16

UK troops join hunt for drones near US airbases

There are fresh reports of drone activity near USAF installations in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Published: 2024-11-26 17:34:07

Fresh weather warnings amid Storm Bert clean-up

Flood warnings are still in place as new weather alerts are issued for heavy rain.

Published: 2024-11-26 15:24:23

No 10 denies Russian claims that expelled UK diplomat was a spy

A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman says the ministry has also summoned the British ambassador.

Published: 2024-11-26 17:00:17

'Hardest decision of my career': MPs wrestle with assisted dying choice

As Friday's assisted dying bill vote approaches, MPs explain how they are approaching their decision.

Published: 2024-11-26 14:25:25

Trump proves he is serious on tariffs - but it's not about trade

The US president-elect is using tariffs as a weapon of diplomacy, even coercion, says BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

Published: 2024-11-26 16:58:53

What is Baller League? Why are KSI, Lineker & Terry involved?

Social media has been abuzz with talk of a new football league over the past 24 hours. What is Baller League? And why is there so much intrigue?

Published: 2024-11-26 14:22:34

Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base

A combat alert was in place on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, he tells the BBC.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:13:09

'I want to get a job but I don't know how'

The BBC speaks to young people yet to enter the workforce as well as those who have chosen to leave it.

Published: 2024-11-26 15:41:17

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

Mum's tribute to 'beautiful' daughter who died on M5

She was being taken to a custody suite via the motorway before the fatal incident on 11 November.

Published: 2024-11-26 14:42:36

Sharp rise in bathing sites rated unfit for swimming

The government blames the water companies and says tougher regulation is on the way

Published: 2024-11-26 11:01:46

More single women and female couples having IVF

Single women or female couples now account for one in six of all fertility treatments in the UK.

Published: 2024-11-26 11:13:28

Black Friday shoppers warned to be wary of deals

Nine out of 10 Black Friday offers are cheaper or the same price at other times of the year, Which? finds.

Published: 2024-11-26 17:03:31

Supreme Court hearing case on definition of a woman

The Supreme Court is to rule on a legal challenge which could affect how women and trans people are treated.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:12:23

LinkedIn: We're too boring for kids for Australia's social media ban

It is one of a number of tech firms pushing back against Australia's plan to ban social media for under-16s.

Published: 2024-11-26 12:41:52

Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury's legends slot

The Scottish rock star will follow in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain.

Published: 2024-11-26 08:00:20

Reeves My Lips, No New Taxes (On Business)

Chancellor tells businesses she is “not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes”.

Published: 2024-11-25 20:34:00

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

'Man City's golden transfer touch under intense scrutiny'

BBC Sport looks at Manchester City's recent transfer dealings and asks if they should be active in January - and who they could sign.

Published: 2024-11-26 16:30:15

'Ruined himself' - the startling decline of Labuschagne

After Marnus Labuschagne's failures in the first Test with India, BBC Sport examines his slump and the issues with Australia's other batters.

Published: 2024-11-26 12:52:20

Salah not distracted by contract talks - Slot

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is not being distracted by contract talks and speculation about his future, says manager Arne Slot.

Published: 2024-11-26 16:00:59

A Lions XV from the autumn - according to the data

Bundee Aki or Sione Tuipulotu? Jac Morgan or Tom Curry? The analysts at Opta have crunched the numbers to produce a Lions XV based on autumn performances.

Published: 2024-11-26 08:20:25

Surrey-born 'giraffe' O'Rourke ready to take on England

Will O'Rourke was born in Surrey, has an action like a "newborn giraffe" and has made an impression in Test cricket. Now he is set to take on England.

Published: 2024-11-26 09:58:54