MI5 chief says China is daily threat to UK and voices frustration over spy case collapse
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:02:41 GMT
Sir Ken McCallum says the Security Service acted against Chinese activity in the last week, as a parliamentary inquiry is launched into the spy case.
The unanswered questions after release of China spy evidence
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:57:37 GMT
The disclosure sheds more light than ever before on what the two men were accused of, but raises new questions for the prime minister and prosecutors.
Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:30:29 GMT
The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC.
Cardiff may become UK's first city to impose SUV parking premium
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:44:30 GMT
Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.
Guide dog charity welcomes largest litter in years
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:46:27 GMT
Guide Dogs says the 13 puppies, named "the baker's dozen", could cost £1m to breed, raise and train.
Former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton found dead at home by manager, inquest hears
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:20:49 GMT
An inquest into the death of boxer Ricky Hatton is opened and adjourned.
MI5 operating in new era of terror and state threats, says chief
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:05:12 GMT
In an annual speech, Sir Ken McCallum says the security service is operating in "a new era" with terrorism remaining an "ever-present threat".
Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti attacked by guards, family says
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:08:47 GMT
The alleged attack on the 66-year-old is said to have left him unconscious. Israel's prison service called the claim "fake".
The real problem with Britain's asylum hotels - and the woman with a bold plan to solve it
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:38:20 GMT
Instead of using private contractors to provide hotel rooms to asylum seekers, could paying councils to buy more properties be the solution?
BBC rejects Gregg Wallace's 'harassment' damages claim
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:18:02 GMT
The former MasterChef presenter is taking legal action against the corporation after he was sacked.
