April 2024

Labour’s deputy leader is accused of failing to properly disclose her main residence in official documents.

33 minutes ago About sharing Artwork of the brightest cosmic explosion of all time By Pallab Ghosh Science correspondent Researchers have discovered the cause of the brightest burst of light ever recorded. But in doing so they have run up against two bigger mysteries, including one that casts doubt on where our heavy elements –…

We’ll be hearing from Alan Cook first this morning. He was managing director of the Post Office from 2006 to 2010, a fairly long period which covers some of the key years when the Horizon scandal was unfolding. Former Post Office chairman Sir Michael Hodgkinson said Cook was recruited for the role for his “substantial…

The economy grew by 0.1%, official figures show, with the production sector providing the biggest boost.

Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

6 minutes ago About sharing By Jeremy Culley BBC News Jeremy Paxman said Parkinson’s “makes you wish you hadn’t been born” as he delivered a list of recommendations about the disease to Downing Street. The TV presenter, who was diagnosed in 2021, marked World Parkinson’s Day by presenting a “Parky Charter” to No 10. The…

12 minutes ago About sharing A view of the Jerusalem skyline By Christy Cooney BBC News The United States has restricted travel for its employees in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Be’er Sheva areas…

8 minutes ago About sharing By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News A Labour government would aim to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP “as soon as resources allow”, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Labour leader also told the i newspaper he would conduct a strategic review of defence and security “to be…

32 minutes ago About sharing Debbie Wilkins has backed warnings that continued extreme weather is now threatening UK food production By Malcolm Prior and Lucy Vladev BBC News rural affairs Record-breaking rain over the past few months has left fields of crops under water and livestock’s health at risk, adding to pressures on food producers….

1 hour ago About sharing By Jemma Crew & Tim Johns BBC News Unpaid carers who have been told to repay thousands of pounds of benefits after accidentally earning too much money years ago say it is wrong and unfair. Two former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ministers have told the BBC they are…