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Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:51:45 GMT
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:10:24 GMT
UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:34:26 GMT
First UK Town of Culture competition searches for 'unique stories'
The event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities" and showcase local communities.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:12:21 GMT
First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:05:34 GMT
Chef 'not embarrassed' by one-star hygiene rating at Michelin-starred restaurant
Chef patron Gareth Ward says his standards "never drop below 100%" at two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:42:05 GMT
Rail upgrade 'will actually happen' after delays, Reeves says
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:07:48 GMT
Quicker action would have stopped Grok AI deepfakes, victim says
Presenter Jess Davies says the UK government has been "dragging its feet" when creating AI deepfake laws.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:28:41 GMT
Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearing
Jon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:07:38 GMT
Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth
The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:53:34 GMT
Contract secured for one of world's largest offshore wind farms
The Berwick Bank wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth will contain up to 307 turbines generating enough electricity to power up to six million homes.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:58:14 GMT
UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:19:47 GMT
Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:03:23 GMT
Ship captain 'did nothing' to avoid tanker crash
Vladimir Motin has pleaded not guilty to gross negligence manslaughter over the collision in March.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:39:52 GMT
Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour
The health secretary warns a growing "excuses culture" is damaging Labour in a speech to a think tank.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:51:20 GMT
Sacked Grand Theft Auto workers refused pay relief by judge
An employment judge says they can not be sure the former Rockstar workers were sacked for union activity.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:03:26 GMT
MPs step up calls to block Chinese mega-embassy
The government insists no decision has been made as MPs on all sides warn of a threat to national security.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:53:08 GMT
Cover-up law delayed after concerns it will not apply fully to MI5
The law would create a new legal duty on public bodies to tell the truth during investigations.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:19:37 GMT
Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:38:57 GMT
Watch: Rowers capture close encounter with whales
Footage shows the mammals diving alongside the boat, which one of the rowers called "surreal".

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:31:00 GMT
Watch: 105-year-old dancing queen shows off moves
Elsie Wilkins shows off her dance moves on her 105th birthday in a care home in Peterborough.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:01:31 GMT
Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech
Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:11:08 GMT
Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer with digital ID U-turn
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:41:19 GMT
University application deadline is today: How much does a degree cost?
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:36:32 GMT
Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you
We underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:18:24 GMT
Who are the winners and losers from the Scottish budget?
BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Scottish budget is likely to affect different groups across the country.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:33:09 GMT
The Papers: Trump tells Iran 'help is on its way' and 'the rail deal'
Donald Trump's message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday's front pages.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:44:37 GMT
Kneecap supporters gather at High Court ahead of appeal case
The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:53:34 GMT
Contract secured for one of world's largest offshore wind farms
The Berwick Bank wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth will contain up to 307 turbines generating enough electricity to power up to six million homes.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:07:48 GMT
Quicker action would have stopped Grok AI deepfakes, victim says
Presenter Jess Davies says the UK government has been "dragging its feet" when creating AI deepfake laws.

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