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UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more
Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.
FDA panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular online
The vote marks a win for Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy who has said he's a big fan of the drugs, which haven't been well studied for human use.
Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over Rock
World number one Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continues with a 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool, as he averages 109.57.
Wildfire spotted from space as helicopter brought in to tackle blaze
Data gathered by BBC Verify suggests an estimated 951 hectares of the Rhinogydd mountains have been burned.
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
Influencer apologises for leaving bathtub on mountain
Tom Christopher carried the tub up the mountain in flip flops, before bathing in it at the summit.
King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin
King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin
King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
Edinburgh's tourist tax is here - how much is it and who pays?
The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.
US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour concerns
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.
Defoe leaves Woking after 'eye-opening' first managerial role
Former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his departure from National League side Woking after just four months and nine matches in charge.
US lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown AI models that pose a major public threat.
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital
Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital
Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.
BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000
The painting by the 18th Century Scottish artist Katherine Read is thought to be worth more than £100,000.