Bank of England cuts interest rates to two-year low of 4%
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:45:17 GMT
The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year.
Faisal Islam: Why cut rates when inflation remains high?
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:46:11 GMT
Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.
Why Trump-Putin talks are unlikely to bring a rapid end to Ukraine war
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:20:31 GMT
Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
Dozens of migrants detained under 'one in, one out' deal with France
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:00:11 GMT
The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.
Daily weight loss pill could help patients lose 12% of body weight
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:13:40 GMT
Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.
Watch: See where China plans to put its mega-embassy - and why it's controversial
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:18:36 GMT
The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.
UK says British Steel's Chinese owners demanding millions
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:02:37 GMT
Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers.
Pair arrested after water sprayed at Orthodox Jews
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:33:47 GMT
A video was shared widely on social media showing traditionally-dressed Jews being targeted.
Housing minister faces calls to resign over rent hike 'hypocrisy'
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:16:46 GMT
Rushanara Ali faces criticism for increasing the rent on a house she owns by hundreds of pounds.
Ex-Superman actor says he's becoming US immigration agent
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:32:47 GMT
Dean Cain says he'll be "sworn in as an ICE agent asap" following a recruitment drive by the agency.
