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Laura Kuenssberg: 'No coups, no plots - nobody cares'

Sat, 17/12/2022 - 16:44
The atmosphere at Westminster is the calmest it's been for a long time - but is it enough for the Tory Party?

Rare Harry Potter book kept in attic auctioned for £8,000

Sat, 17/12/2022 - 14:30
The leather-bound anniversary version was signed by author JK Rowling and one of only 15 copies.

Train strikes disrupting weekend before Christmas

Sat, 17/12/2022 - 13:24
People are being advised not to travel on the railways as workers continue strikes on Saturday.

Mayfair restaurant fire: Guests flee after Christmas decorations catch alight

Sat, 17/12/2022 - 12:48
Dramatic video shows flames inside the MNKY HSE restaurant in London's Mayfair as guests rushed to get outside.

Energy discount phishing: Robbed of £25,000 in text scam

Sat, 17/12/2022 - 10:04
Victim support groups warn that scams targeting those looking to save money have soared.

House bills: Grant Shapps shares energy saving tips from inside his house

Sat, 17/12/2022 - 09:24
During a tour of his home, Grant Shapps faces questions about the government's intervention on energy bills.

The 'one-in-a-million' denied a glowing future

Sat, 17/12/2022 - 01:15
Detectives say Ross McCullam had the potential to kill again after he brutally murdered his girlfriend.

Cost of living: The 'lucky' caravan couple facing a freezing future

Sat, 17/12/2022 - 01:12
The BBC visits a Lincolnshire warm space and speaks with a couple seeking respite from the chill.

World Cup: What happened to England's 1966 shirts?

Sat, 17/12/2022 - 01:07
England's famous red jerseys are perhaps the greatest visual reminder of their World Cup triumph.

Newspaper headlines: 'Get a grip PM' and King 'seeks peace' with Harry

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 23:45
Saturday's front pages focus on the NHS strikes and tensions within the Royal Family.

Hospitals told to free up beds for ambulance strike

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 23:26
Health bosses warn of "extensive disruption" as staff are set to walk out on December 21 and 28.

Cost of living: Parents ask for Calpol and baby wipes for Christmas

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 22:51
With many families struggling to heat homes or feed children, presents are "on the backburner".

Investigation after two boys found dead in London home

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 21:36
Police are investigating after two boys were found dead at a home in Dagenham, east London.

Rishi Sunak orders audit of Ukraine war progress, source says

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 21:14
Senior figures fear the PM may be taking an overly cautious approach as the war enters a key phase.

Car crash compensation: Man awarded £9m over severe injuries

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 18:10
Aaron Glover, 27, sustained severe brain damage when a car driven by his brother hit a lamppost.

Avanti West Coast rewarded with £6.5m in bonuses

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 18:00
The train company received bonuses last year, but has been criticised for poor service this year.

Scottish budget could lead to service cuts, councils warn

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 17:44
Local authority leaders say they are "extremely disappointed" by the government's spending plan.

BA and Virgin halt ticket sales to Heathrow on strike days

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 17:41
The airlines were asked by the airport to "suppress demand" as Border Force staff go on strike.

Amazon workers in Coventry vote for strike action

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 17:38
They are set to be the first Amazon staff in the UK to take part in a strike, the GMB union says.

Who is striking? How Saturday 17 December’s walkouts will affect you

Fri, 16/12/2022 - 17:23
Travel disruption the weekend before Christmas - the BBC’s Zoe Conway has what you need to know.

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