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Ministers drop plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:51:45 GMT
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
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Chris Mason: The policy climbdowns are mounting up for Starmer
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:11:08 GMT
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.
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First leukaemia patient to receive pioneering treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:12:21 GMT
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.
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At least 28 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:40:20 GMT
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
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No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:43:06 GMT
Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.
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Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:58:07 GMT
Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.
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Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:54:50 GMT
Investigators arrested the actor, star of 24 and Designated Survivor, in Hollywood early on Monday morning.
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Rail upgrade 'will actually happen' after delays, Reeves says
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:42:05 GMT
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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Chef 'not embarrassed' by one-star hygiene rating at Michelin-starred restaurant
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:05:34 GMT
Chef patron Gareth Ward says his standards "never drop below 100%" at two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir.
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First UK Town of Culture competition searches for 'unique stories'
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:34:26 GMT
The event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities" and showcase local communities.
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