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More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 13:00
The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.

Watch: Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:56
Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.

Quantum computing and AI to get £2.5bn to stop UK tech 'drifting abroad', Reeves vows

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:50
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU.

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers and should they be offered it?

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:49
Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.

What have other countries said about the Strait of Hormuz?

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:48
US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:38
Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.

MI5 to pay compensation to woman abused by neo-Nazi agent

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:38
It comes after a BBC investigation four years ago showed the agent used his security service role to abuse his partner.

Hampstead ponds trans access legal appeal allowed

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:32
Currently trans people are able to use the facilities at the ponds for the gender they identify with.

Experts answer your questions on the outbreak

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:23
Two people have died from meningitis in Kent, while another 11 are in hospital with the infection.

Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 11:25
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

Woman not shortlisted for job at estate agency as 'car is too old'

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 11:03
Alanah Thomspon French says her application was not progressed as her car was more than 10 years old.

VAR error cost Brighton penalty against Arsenal

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 10:59
Brighton should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 loss at home to Arsenal on 4 March, says the Premier League's KMI Panel.

Typical new mortgage costs £788 a year more than before Iran war

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 10:44
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

Wales captain Ramsey left out for World Cup play-offs

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 10:30
Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month's World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over his future.

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 10:27
Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 10:17
The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.

Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 10:17
The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.

Zoo armadillos celebrate 19th birthdays

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 10:02
Dillon and Doris are said to be firm favourites with staff and visitors at Telford Exotic Zoo.

The Global Story: How does war affect a child’s brain?

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 10:00
Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.

The Global Story: How does war affect a child’s brain?

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 10:00
Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.

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