Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:21 GMT
The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates as it faces tough choices
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:15:01 GMT
Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:50:56 GMT
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:09:17 GMT
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.
Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:18 GMT
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:01:29 GMT
Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
Lena Dunham announces birth of first baby via surrogacy
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:55:10 GMT
The writer and actress announced the birth of her daughter in an op-ed published by Vogue on Wednesday.
Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:41:57 GMT
Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:40:17 GMT
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
Afghan inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes has already cost £58m, MoD figures show
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:03:20 GMT
The inquiry has been running for more than three and a half years but has yet to publish any findings.
