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Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works' as part of leadership pitch
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:04 GMT
He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year.
TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:24:30 GMT
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:14:46 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
Thu, 21 May 2026 01:16:51 GMT
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?
Thu, 21 May 2026 03:07:46 GMT
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:10:10 GMT
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:53:07 GMT
Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.
SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:32 GMT
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:18:36 GMT
Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.
Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:14:23 GMT
Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.
Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:28:28 GMT
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
London bus driver dies after assault on bridge
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:11:14 GMT
Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.
Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:37:02 GMT
The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:04:08 GMT
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:15:40 GMT
A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.
The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:14:10 GMT
Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.
How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses
Thu, 21 May 2026 02:24:33 GMT
Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.
Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:44:41 GMT
Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.
Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:58:01 GMT
A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.
Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:15:29 GMT
Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.
Trump moots talks with Taiwan's leader in departure from protocol
Thu, 21 May 2026 03:03:33 GMT
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:01:54 GMT
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
Photographer charged with stealing camera of Bondi shooting victim after attack
Thu, 21 May 2026 03:45:07 GMT
The man is alleged to have stolen Peter Meagher's camera after the shooting and sold it days later.
Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:42:37 GMT
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
UK to provide up to £20m to help contain ebola outbreak
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:47:01 GMT
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.
Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:36:41 GMT
Avalon Airport's domestic terminal was closed for several hours on Thursday after a suspicious item was found.
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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT
And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year
Trump gets 'forever' immunity on his past tax affairs
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:48:00 GMT
The US president's extraordinary new deal for himself and members of his family
'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:53:07 GMT
Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.
Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion over Spygate
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:15:29 GMT
Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.
Secrets, acting & 16 years unbeaten - in camp with Usyk
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:03:05 GMT
Oleksandr Usyk tells BBC Sport about his "secret plan" for the future, possible moving into acting and how a defeat 16 years ago fuelled him on the path to greatness.
The 'F1 of athletics'? Athlos announces London debut
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:01:40 GMT
The all-female track meet Athlos will be hosted in London for the first time later this year as it expands to two events.
Vote for your favourite moment from 52 years of Football Focus
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:45 GMT
Vote for which Football Focus moment you want to be shown again in the programme's final episode on Sunday.
Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:06:47 GMT
Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory.
Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:55:22 GMT
Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.
