Key takeaways from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:52:44 GMT
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.
Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:34:49 GMT
The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.
Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:59:03 GMT
One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:34:38 GMT
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
Madonna offers reward for missing Coachella costume worn during Sabrina Carpenter guest slot
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:29:05 GMT
The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.
Boy, 17, charged with Kenton synagogue arson
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:02:57 GMT
A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of the synagogue.
Karen Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:46:46 GMT
Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.
The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:28:46 GMT
The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.
£1m accessible route isn't accessible because of 15 stone steps and stiles
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:22:07 GMT
People have to climb down 15 stone steps to reach it the redeveloped bridal path - and cross stiles.
'Why is the NHS funding students if it can't give them jobs?' Anger over recruitment freeze
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:17:51 GMT
Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won't get jobs.
