UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show. Read original article
The Martin Luther King protege who helped reshape America
The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to…
Met using e-bikes and drones to catch phone thieves
The force has also warned young children are being targeted over social media to steal…
Royal Mail given two weeks to respond to claims it is prioritising parcels
MPs have raised "significant concerns" about reports of "failures in service" at the company. Read…
What has gone wrong for British short track speed skating?
When Niall Treacy skidded out of the men's 500m heats on Monday, Great Britain's hopes…
Electronic artist Look Mum No Computer to represent UK at Eurovision
The synth artist and Eurovision fan says he finds it "completely bonkers" to be representing…
Why Benfica tie is pivotal for Arbeloa and Real Madrid
After a difficult start as Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa will know the importance of…
What changes might England make for Ireland game?
Following England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield, what changes might Steve Borthwick make to face…
Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?
Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of…
Is facing a Champions League play-off really that bad?
The Champions League returns this week and some of Europe's biggest teams will be back…
'We really messed up' – does European football need more balance?
One set of clubs dominate the Champions League, another win their domestic title every year…
Boy becomes first in UK to have surgery to make him taller
Alfie Phillips, 9, had the pioneering treatment at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Read original…
Trump says he will be 'indirectly' involved in Iran nuclear talks
Speaking ahead of negotiations on Tuesday, the US president says he believes Iran wants to…
FBI won't co-operate on Alex Pretti investigation, state officials say
Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the FBI will not hand over any evidence it…
Councils face 'uphill struggle' to be ready for local elections
Thirty councils across England now have to organise local elections after the government abandoned plans…
Can you really depuff your face? The truth about three common treatments
We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are…
Oasis v Blur rivalry being revived in new play as cast take sides
The 1995 chart battle is recreated for a new play - and the rivalry is…
Canada reacts as cheating row rocks curling superpower
Both men's and women's Canadian curling teams have been accused of cheating at the 2026…
US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run
The former Navy captain and astronaut says "we're in some seriously challenging times". Read original…
Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors
Thousands of NHS workers were pursued by debt collectors after salary overpayments, the BBC finds.…