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TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 14:57
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 14:57
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey tease theatre reunion

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 14:52
The Hollywood stars look set to reunite on stage after their successful run in the Wicked franchise.

France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 14:51
French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.

France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 14:51
French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.

US reducing personnel at Qatar air base, official tells CBS

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 14:27
Officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.

X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 13:42
The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law."

'Grim scene': BBC on site after crane collapses on train in Thailand

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 13:24
Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure.

Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m at Australian Open

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 13:12
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 13:04
Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.

Air quality alert over huge factory fire in city

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 12:58
More than 100 firefighters tackle the blaze in Wolverhampton and urge people to avoid the area.

Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 12:41
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

Whistleblowers made 185 reports to doping body

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 12:37
Whistleblowers made 185 reports of suspected doping to the UK's national anti-doping organisation in 2025.

Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 12:32
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.

Ex-footballer claims rogue surgeon Eljamel ruined his career

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 12:23
Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.

Russian doctors arrested after 9 babies die in maternity hospital in Siberia

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 12:20
The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in a Siberian hospital.

Russian doctors arrested after 9 babies die in maternity hospital in Siberia

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 12:20
The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in a Siberian hospital.

Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 12:16
Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award.

Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 12:16
Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award.

After U-turn on mandatory digital IDs, how have Labour MPs responded?

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 11:31
Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.

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