57 minutes ago Comments About sharing By Paul Seddon Politics reporter Angela Rayner has been appointed shadow levelling up secretary, in a wide-ranging reshuffle by Sir Keir Starmer of his Labour team. She replaces Lisa Nandy, who is demoted to become the party’s new shadow minister for international development. Ms Rayner will remain the party’s…
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8 minutes ago About sharing By Lora Jones Business reporter, BBC News MPs have questioned Asda over whether issues over its finances are stopping it doing more to tackle soaring prices. In a letter to one of its co-owners, the chair of the business committee demanded an explanation of the grocer’s “complex” company structure and…
13 minutes ago About sharing Gavin Williamson resigned as a minister after the texts came to light last year By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Former cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson has been told to apologise after a parliamentary inquiry found he had bullied a colleague in texts. Sir Gavin quit as a minister last year…
General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon’s interim leader.
Margot Robbie’s hit movie becomes the year’s most successful film at box offices around the world.
15 minutes ago About sharing Asian hornet attacks wasp in Kent By Helen Briggs Environment correspondent Record sightings of Asian hornets are raising fears of catastrophic consequences for the UK’s bee populations for years to come. The invasive hornets are wreaking havoc in mainland Europe and threaten to get a foothold in the UK, with…
33 minutes ago Comments About sharing By Noor Nanji Business reporter, BBC News Airlines could face a crackdown on hidden fees, as part of a new government plan to improve transparency for people shopping online. A public consultation will look at ways to clamp down on firms that add necessary charges at checkout, bumping up…
16 minutes ago About sharing Amber Gibson’s body was found at Cadzow Glen in Hamilton A man who sexually assaulted and murdered his 16-year-old sister in a park in Hamilton has been jailed for a minimum of 22 years. Amber Gibson’s body was found in Cadzow Glen on 28 November 2021, two days after she…
2 hours ago About sharing Some people have been taking their chances and leaving the site early By David Willis & Kathryn Armstrong BBC News, Burning Man in Nevada & London Weather conditions at the Burning Man festival in the US have eased enough to allow revellers to start leaving. Heavy rain had turned the…