Holidaymakers heading to Dubai have been urged to familiarise themselves with strict local laws and customs, as the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warns travellers could face...
Millions of Apple users are being warned to update their devices now after an "extremely sophisticated attack". iPhone, iPad, Mac and other iOS users have been urged to download the new security...
Prison staff could die if security not improved, officer says47 minutes agoSima KotechaSenior UK CorrespondentPA MediaA prison officer at HMP Frankland in County Durham has told the BBC "there needs...
US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO31 minutes agoCharlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has forecast that global trade will fall...
Felled Enfield oak 'had 50-year life expectancy'6 minutes agoHarry LowBBC NewsBBCAn ancient oak felled in a north London park by Toby Carvery's owners was classified last year as a "fine specimen"...
Concerns are growing over the potential for a hantavirus outbreak in Birmingham as bin worker strikes continue. Originating from mice and rats, the virus was also responsible for killing the wife of...
Diamond shipments have come to a "standstill", industry traders warn, as demand for the stone drops down dramatically. Following Donald Trump’s global tariffs, shipments through Antwerp, one of the...
Older people with vital skills are being pushed out of the workforce, experts have warned. Labour has been told it will not achieve its goal of an 80% employment rate unless it takes action to keep...
Donald Trump has threatened to strike another blow to the UK economy by imposing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, one of Britain’s largest export industries. The US president said charges could come...
BBC Weather Watchers / william clactonBen RichLead Weather Presenter1 hour ago132 CommentsThe Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain across parts of the UK.Wales, western England and Northern...
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain, warning of possible flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday. The warning covers Wales, the West Country and parts of the Midlands and North West...
Cruise ship passengers have been warned about a little-known excursion scam that has recently impacted many travellers.According to a cruise ship expert, many passengers have been caught up in new...
A doctor has advised on measures to take to reduce the risk of blood clots before and during flights.While many eagerly anticipate the in-flight relaxation that comes with a holiday, a doctor...
Katy Perry and her fellow Blue Origin space capsule passengers are heading into space at 2.30pm in a huge moment for space travel.She will be joined by Amazon boss Jeff Bezo's fiancée, Lauren...
As Benidorm’s peak holiday season begins to ramp up, one expert on the area has issued a warning about the popular Spanish holiday resort’s less savoury inhabitants. Lucy, from the Benidorm Stuff...
This week, the government declared the “death of globalisation.” If that’s true, then we need to prime the domestic economy to stand on its own two feet.Whilst the world watches the markets,...
Indian pot belly: From status symbol to silent killer 13 hours agoSoutik BiswasIndia correspondent•@soutikBBCGetty ImagesThe Indian pot belly - once a badge of prosperity, indulgence and aging...
The Liberal Democrats "promote veganism" whenever they seize control of local councils, a leading Tory has claimed. Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith warned Sir Ed Davey's party adopts "quite...
It was a rollercoaster week. First, Universal Studios dropped new plans to bring its first thrill-packed ride-fest to Bedford. Then President Trump sent global markets into a vertical drop with a...
Indian pot belly: From status symbol to silent killer 11 hours agoSoutik BiswasIndia correspondent•@soutikBBCGetty ImagesThe Indian pot belly - once a badge of prosperity, indulgence and aging...