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Martin Lewis' urgent 'do not touch' alert to anyone with social media

Martin Lewis, the popular Money-Saving Expert, has pleaded with anyone who uses social media to think twice before seeing his face in adverts. He warned that scammers continue to use his face for...

Men accused of Sycamore Gap tree felling thought it was a bit of a laugh, jury told

Sycamore Gap felling 'bit of a laugh' - prosecutor23 minutes agoDuncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and CumbriaTwo men chopped down the world famous Sycamore Gap tree as a "bit of a laugh" and...

True cost of asylum seekers in UK exposed – and it's complete outrage

Migrant hotels and accommodation will cost £15billion over 10 years, the spending watchdog has revealed. Taxpayers will shell out £4,191,780 a day on housing asylum seekers over the life of the...

Keir Starmer claims India trade deal happened because he cut winter fuel payments

Keir Starmer has been mocked after he claimed his decision to take Winter Fuel Payments away from pensioners was responsible for securing yesterday’s Indian trade deal. The Prime Minister made the...

Hosepipe ban looms amid 'medium' drought risk as England suffers dry start to spring

England could face drought conditions this summer after the driest start to spring in almost 70 years, the Environment Agency has said. There is a “medium risk” of summer drought with reservoirs...

Keir Starmer tipped to announce massive US trade deal within days

A trade deal with the US to save Britain’s endangered carmakers could be confirmed as soon as this week – but farmers warned Sir Keir Starmer not to compromise on food safety or animal welfare...

Labour risks 'hammerblow' for struggling pubs with plans for 'taxi tax'

Labour’s plans to slap full VAT on the cost of every minicab journey has been branded a “hammerblow” to struggling pubs and clubs. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), which represents...

Man whose remains found in suitcase raped teenager, court hears

Man whose remains found in suitcase 'raped teen', court hears50 minutes agoSarah JonesBBC News, West of England Albert Alfonso/FlickrWARNING: This article contains material that some people may find...

Insiders reveal what working with David Attenborough is really like behind the scenes

Ocean with David Attenborough will hit cinemas on May 8th, 2025. (Image: PA/Sliverback Films/ Open Planet Studios)Insiders working on David Attenborough's latest nature documentary have revealed what...

Blow to clean energy drive as major windfarm ditched

Blow to clean energy drive as major windfarm ditched1 hour agoJustin RowlattClimate Editor•@BBCJustinREPA/OrstedIn a significant blow to the government's clean energy ambitions the Danish energy...

PM defends winter fuel cuts in face of calls for U-turn

PM defends winter fuel cuts in face of calls for U-turn2 hours agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterSir Keir Starmer has defended the decision to axe winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners, as...

What happens next between India and Pakistan? Four key questions

Indian air strikes - how will Pakistan respond? Four key questions40 minutes agoSoutik BiswasIndia correspondent•@soutikBBCNurPhoto via Getty ImagesIn a dramatic overnight operation, India said it...

Final five designs revealed for Queen Elizabeth memorial

Final designs revealed for Queen Elizabeth memorial35 minutes agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentFOSTER + PARTNERSA final shortlist of five proposed designs for the national memorial to Queen...

Watch: Fear and uncertainty - BBC reports from Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Fear and uncertainty after strikes: BBC reports from MuzaffarabadBBC Urdu correspondent Farhat Javed reports from Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir where an Indian air strike damaged a...

Why India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir

ReutersNuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have fought two wars and a limited conflict over Kashmir. But why do they dispute the territory - and how did it start?How old is this...

Minimum age to be a train driver lowered to 18

Minimum age to be a train driver lowered to 181 hour agoJennifer MeierhansBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesEighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains after the minimum age was lowered...

Government defends NI exemption in UK-India trade deal

Government defends NI exemption in UK-India trade deal14 minutes agoKaren HogganBusiness reporter, BBC NewsUK Department for Business and TradeThe UK government has hit back against claims by...

Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failure

Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failure16 hours agoPaul Kirby and Jessica ParkerIn London and BerlinGetty ImagesConservative leader Friedrich Merz has won a parliament...

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave7 hours agoAleem MaqboolReligion editorBBCThe Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse has 128 rooms. From 7 May, it will be filled with...

Joe Biden on Trump: 'What president ever talks like that? That's not who we are'

Joe Biden on Trump: 'What president ever talks like that? That's not who we are'1 hour agoNick RobinsonToday programme presenterReporting fromDelawareBBCIn an exclusive and remarkably candid...