29 minutes ago About sharing Dr Victoria Rose and a colleague were in the European Gaza hospital near Khan Younis in late March A British surgeon who recently returned from Gaza has told the BBC how she was struck by the high number of wounded children she operated on. Dr Victoria Rose said a “huge…
1 hour ago About sharing By Andy Verity BBC economics correspondent The Bank of England’s economic forecasting system has “serious deficiencies” that need to be modernised, according to a review. The independent report by Dr Ben Bernanke, former head of the US central bank, found staff used outdated systems that should be overhauled or replaced….
30 minutes ago About sharing By Ian Casey and Jonathan Beale, defence correspondent BBC News A UK high-power laser weapon could be sent to Ukraine to take down Russian drones, the defence secretary says. According to Grant Shapps, the weapon could have “huge ramifications” for the conflict in Europe. The DragonFire weapon is expected to…
Renovation work continues after 2019’s devastating fire at the iconic cathedral in Paris.
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…