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[+] Secret papers show Post Office knew case was false 23m ago
Draft report seen by BBC confirms Post Office knew of IT vulnerabilities before Bates v Post Office case. Full story >>>
[+] 'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison 5h 41m ago
The former billionaire has been sentenced for massive fraud and money laundering. Full story >>>
[+] Man arrested after death of Gogglebox star 1h 52m ago
Police are questioning a man after George Gilbey fell from a height while at work. Full story >>>
[+] Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40% 1h 0m ago
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases. Full story >>>
[+] Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC 9h 48m ago
Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war. Full story >>>
[+] Stephen Bear ordered to pay £27k over sex tape 7m ago
The 34-year-old is told to pay back the money he made from illegally sharing sexual footage. Full story >>>
[+] Flintoff returns to BBC with Field of Dreams show 45m ago
The former cricket star will return with a second series of his cricket documentary Field of Dreams. Full story >>>
[+] Fans warned over German beer strength before Euros 13m ago
The Foreign Office warns football fans that "stronger" German beer could get them barred from stadiums. Full story >>>
[+] King tells of 'great sadness' at missing Maundy service 3h 12m ago
He is not attending public events while he has treatment for cancer but recorded a message instead. Full story >>>
[+] Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns 1h 20m ago
Ministers propose changes after some MPs said they wanted more protections for landlords. Full story >>>
[+] 'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison 5h 41m ago
The former billionaire has been sentenced for massive fraud and money laundering. Full story >>>
[+] Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC 9h 48m ago
Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war. Full story >>>
[+] Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge 7h 17m ago
Searches continue for four other people missing after two bodies are found in a submerged truck. Full story >>>
[+] Jacob Zuma barred from South Africa election 23m ago
South Africa's ex-president has backed a new party seeking to take on the governing ANC. Full story >>>
[+] What we know about the accusations against Diddy 3h 43m ago
The rap mogul's homes were raided by federal authorities amid a flurry of lawsuits alleging abuse. Full story >>>
[+] France moves closer to ban on hair discrimination 50m ago
MPs vote in favour of a bill that will penalise workplace discrimination based on hair. Full story >>>
[+] Argentina angers Colombia over 'terrorist' jibe 5h 13m ago
President Javier Milei calls his Colombian counterpart a "murdering terrorist", triggering diplomatic expulsions. Full story >>>
[+] France to sue teen in headscarf row with school head 16h 43m ago
The girl's false allegations about her headmaster led to death threats and his sudden resignation. Full story >>>
[+] China axes Covid-era tariffs on Australian wine 8h 8m ago
It comes as relations have improved since a new Canberra government was elected in 2022. Full story >>>
[+] India opposition leader Kejriwal to remain in jail 5h 8m ago
The US says it's closely following action against the Delhi chief minister and other opposition parties. Full story >>>
[+] Secret papers show Post Office knew case was false 23m ago
Draft report seen by BBC confirms Post Office knew of IT vulnerabilities before Bates v Post Office case. Full story >>>
[+] DPD driver killer gang guilty of ambush murder 2h 22m ago
Aurman Singh suffered repeated axe attacks to the head after the group tracked him on his rounds. Full story >>>
[+] Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns 1h 20m ago
Ministers propose changes after some MPs said they wanted more protections for landlords. Full story >>>
[+] Fans warned over German beer strength before Euros 13m ago
The Foreign Office warns football fans that "stronger" German beer could get them barred from stadiums. Full story >>>
[+] Thames Water shareholders say bills must rise before they give it cash 1h 0m ago
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases. Full story >>>
[+] Man arrested after death of Gogglebox star 1h 52m ago
Police are questioning a man after George Gilbey fell from a height while at work. Full story >>>
[+] Stephen Bear ordered to pay £27k over sex tape 7m ago
The 34-year-old is told to pay back the money he made from illegally sharing sexual footage. Full story >>>
[+] Passengers pleaded with knifeman during attack 1h 25m ago
A teenager is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing on a train in London. Full story >>>
[+] King tells of 'great sadness' at missing Maundy service 3h 12m ago
He is not attending public events while he has treatment for cancer but recorded a message instead. Full story >>>
[+] Actress Helen Flanagan reveals psychosis episode 5h 43m ago
The ex-Coronation Street star says reaction to her ADHD medication brought on temporary psychosis. Full story >>>
[+] Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns 1h 20m ago
Ministers propose changes after some MPs said they wanted more protections for landlords. Full story >>>
[+] Labour will level up better than Tories - Starmer 2h 5m ago
Keir Starmer says his party would do a better job of reducing regional inequality across Britain. Full story >>>
[+] Angela Rayner insists she has done nothing wrong 3h 37m ago
Labour's deputy leader is under fresh scrutiny over her tax affairs and the sale of her council house. Full story >>>
[+] Humza Yousaf questioned over new hate crime laws 7h 24m ago
The first minister faces questions from opposition party leaders and backbench MSPs at Holyrood. Full story >>>
[+] Could assisted dying be coming to Scotland? 5h 10m ago
MSPs will get the chance to make Scotland the first part of the UK to let people legally end their lives. Full story >>>
[+] Housing fleeceholds the next big scandal, peer warns 22h 49m ago
Lords debate the plight of homeowners locked into private maintenance contracts for communal areas. Full story >>>
[+] CPS apologises over acid threat inaccuracy 20h 3m ago
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) failed to update a press release about MP Claudia Webbe. Full story >>>
[+] Council spending on special needs transport doubles 1 day ago
The rising cost of getting children to school is a key driver of current pressure on council budgets. Full story >>>
[+] Record numbers of migrants cross Channel in 2024 1 day ago
The number of migrants arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel has hit a record high. Full story >>>
[+] Labour starts review of government childcare plan 1 day ago
Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC the £4bn plan is a "mess" and calls for wider reform of provision. Full story >>>
[+] E-waste drawers of doom growing, say campaigners 15h 3m ago
Our household hoards of unused electricals and broken tech are growing, recycling campaigners warn. Full story >>>
[+] England sewage spills more than double in 2023 19h 56m ago
Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year. Full story >>>
[+] £5bn Thames super sewer completed 1 day ago
The 16-mile tunnel across central London will capture raw sewage that would have spilled into the river. Full story >>>
[+] How do you save the pint from climate change? 2 days ago
Researchers are identifying genes in the hop plant to produce varieties that will be more resilient to climate change. Full story >>>
[+] Tractors brought to Parliament in farmers' protest 2 days ago
Farmers from across the UK drive tractors to Westminster to protest a lack of support for food producers. Full story >>>
[+] The hunt for physics' mysterious 'ghost' particles 3 days ago
Physicists believe a new experiment could prove their existence and answer fundamental questions about our Universe. Full story >>>
[+] Solar eclipse spectacle set to grip North America again 6 days ago
How lucky is that? The US will witness its second total solar eclipse in seven years on 8 April. Full story >>>
[+] Brain-chip patient plays online chess - Neuralink 21 Mar 24
Noland Arbaugh, who is paralysed below the shoulders, received a chip implant in January. Full story >>>
[+] Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record 7 Mar 24
It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño. Full story >>>
[+] UK quits treaty that lets oil firms sue government 22 Feb 24
The ECT allowed fossil-fuel companies to sue governments for billions in compensation for lost profits. Full story >>>
[+] FA charges Tonali over alleged betting rules breaches 1h 4m ago
The Football Association charges Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali with misconduct for alleged breaches of the governing body's betting rules. Full story >>>
[+] England make seven changes for Wales game 1h 22m ago
Tatyana Heard and Megan Jones will form a new centre partnership for England in their Women's Six Nations game against Wales at Ashton Gate on Saturday. Full story >>>
[+] Celtic's Rodgers gets one-game ban but free for derby 2h 29m ago
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is given a one-match touchline ban with another suspended, which means he will not miss the forthcoming Old Firm derby. Full story >>>
[+] What joining NFL team would mean for Rees-Zammit 4h 24m ago
Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is talking with Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs as he tries to find an NFL team willing to sign him for next season. Full story >>>
[+] Ex-Forest & Liverpool defender Lloyd dies aged 75 4h 4m ago
Nottingham Forest pay tribute to former defender Larry Lloyd who has died at the age of 75. Full story >>>
[+] Bamford tests podcast co-host Wilkinson's free-kicks 9h 34m ago
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford meets up with his My Mate's A Footballer podcast co-host, comedian Joe Wilkinson, for a free-kick challenge. Full story >>>
[+] Sterling 'understands' Chelsea boos - Pochettino 1h 0m ago
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says it is important the club's fans and players 'move on' after Raheem Sterling was booed by supporters. Full story >>>
[+] Listen: IPL - Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals 23h 9m ago
Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary as Rajasthan Royals face Delhi Capitals in the 2024 IPL. Full story >>>
[+] Southgate to name expanded England Euros squad 4h 18m ago
England manager Gareth Southgate will name an expanded initial Euro 2024 squad on 21 May, with Uefa to consider views on bigger squads. Full story >>>
[+] Forest players must forget points deduction - Nuno 38m ago
Nuno Espirito Santo tells his Nottingham Forest players to "forget about" the club's points deduction and focus on their battle to avoid relegation. Full story >>>