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.
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.
Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:57:56 GMT
Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
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.
Woman died from neck injuries in family dog attack
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:37:31 GMT
Jamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, was found with serious injuries at her home on 10 April, an inquest hears.
Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:27:10 GMT
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
£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.
