The justice secretary does not deny reports that ministers plan to increase national insurance rates.

Alexanda Kotey is facing life in prison over the murders of US journalists and relief workers.

The new law will acknowledge the emotional distress pet theft can cause, ministers say.

Resettling eligible Afghans over the next 10 years could cost more than £2.5bn, a leaked document says.

A meeting has heard it could take months to build and would be unsuitable for winter.

Some 18 councils across the UK are suffering waste collection delays due to a lack of bin lorry drivers.

Wholesalers are facing a "perfect storm" of adverse effects, warns one leading industry figure.

Three officers are to face internal investigations over their actions on the night of the atrocity.

Eyewitnesses say the young player was given emergency treatment at the scene.

The foreign secretary's regional tour is focused on securing safe passage for those fleeing Afghanistan.

Percy Richmond Thompson's medals were found in Bridlington, with a successful hunt to find his family.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

The figures for this week included those who had the virus and those self-isolating due to a close contact.

Public health director Kelechi Nnoaham says everything must be done to stop the rising trend.

A cardiologist, occupational health worker and nurses will begin the world's largest half-marathon.

There have been 8,002 deaths involving Covid in Wales since the pandemic began, figures show.

The former Love Island contestant is taking on a new job as a creative director in fashion.

The UK has promised to resettle 20,000 Afghan refugees. Where will they live?

One in ten Buy Now Pay Later shoppers have been chased by debt collectors, Citizen's Advice says.

Parents have contrasting feelings as safety measures in schools are eased at the start of the new year.

Under 25s are losing the biggest percentage of their income when the payments go down in October.

As the UK's shortage of lorry drivers continues, those with the right skills are very much in demand.

The stand-up comedian and writer on how telling the truth on-stage and on-screen sets him free.

Nigel Moon, 69, has dedicated much of his life to restoring and running Whissendine Windmill.

Sarah Storey, her husband, Barney, and daughter, Louisa, speak to BBC Breakfast after she won a record-breaking 17th Paralympic gold medal in Tokyo.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says pupils deserve to have a normal education experience.

A Merseyside mental health ambulance team is offering food support for its most in need patients.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says the UK's commitment to Afghanistan remains, during a Qatar visit.

A specially designed boat with wheelchair access is allowing disabled anglers to go fishing.

Plans for funding social care and criticism of delays to rolling out booster jabs feature on the front pages.

The Ruskin Museum says its deadline for the return of the boat in one piece has passed.

The scannable image will allow people without a smartphone to use a vaccine passport, if they are approved by MSPs.

Former Irish President Mary McAleese describes Mrs Hume as the "perfect partner" to her husband John.

A Welsh Government survey asks for views on tolls for older cars on two of Wales' busiest roads.

Amputee Ben Perry says his doctor is a "legend" for writing to a council to support his appeal.