
Nadhim Zahawi is sacked as Tory Party chairman after an inquiry finds he failed to disclose investigation into his tax affairs.
The verdict on Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs is decisive and puts the PM's judgement under the spotlight, says the BBC's political editor.
The prison service will carry out an urgent review after trans rapist Isla Bryson was placed in a women's jail.
Holly Newton, 15, was stabbed in Hexham on Friday evening and later died in hospital.
The charity founder and pioneering broadcaster says she feels "optimistic" about her treatment.
"Faulty and ambiguous" rules were not policed properly by various governments, Michael Gove says.
Airlines are inviting employees of the collapsed airline to fill vacancies for cabin crew and other roles.
The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks.
The then-PM was told to "no longer" seek advice from Richard Sharp before he became BBC chairman, the Sunday Times reports.
A bus fell into a ravine in the south-west, while 10 children died when a boat capsized in the north-west.
Boosting care in the community is identified as being key to help the health service's recovery.
Without help a third of swimming pools could close, the head of swimming's governing body warns.
Up to £200 was offered by some banks to switching customers - prompting the most moves since 2013.
Prices of supermarket staples are rising at the fastest rate in decades, hitting "free from" shoppers hard.
A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is running for a second day.
Sharon Hearn says she can only afford to heat her home for two hours a day.
One worker found social care "very rewarding" and would return if he could get truck driver wages.
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Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.
Customers on Economy 7 tariffs see bills rise 7.6% despite the government fixing prices until April.
After a four-year-old joins Mensa, we ask formerly gifted children about the expectations they faced.
Rhys Connah started as a child actor in the show. He talks about how things have changed a decade on.
The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car.
Elon Musk was once hailed as the secret to Tesla's success. Now he's one of its problems.
Parents who are not married can now claim bereavement support payments if they lose a partner.
German Leopard 2 tanks and US M1 Abrams tanks will lead attacks on Russian forces - but is it enough?
Kaoru Mitoma scores in stoppage time as Brighton knock holders Liverpool out of the FA Cup with victory at the Amex.
England failed to defend 342 as Temba Bavuma's century in the second ODI helped South Africa clinch a 2-0 series victory.
Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Watch as Brighton forward Kaoru Mitoma scores a brilliant 92nd-minute goal to send his side through to the FA Cup fifth round at the expense of holders Liverpool.
Sheffield United forward heads his side into the lead in the second minute of their FA Cup fourth round tie against Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground.
Liverpool hoped a new year would bring a change in form - but their FA Cup exit at Brighton is another low in a largely miserable season.
1. How to build a relationship with your virtual boss. Working virtually requires taking a proactive approach for building a relationship with your boss. To develop trust, ensure clear communication, and establish accountability. READ MORE >> 2. How to pay it forward in 2023. New year's resolutions are about improving ourselves, but kindness to others can be equally rewarding. Research has even established a link between generosity and happiness. The Guardian lists acts of kindness for each week of the new year that are easy to implement and could help to spread joy, such as giving blood, walking a dog or volunteering in a shelter. Whether you help with reading in schools or chat to an older person, there are lots of opportunities to make life a little better for someone else – and in return, for yourself. READ MORE >> 3. Does studying maths till 18 add up? In his first speech of 2023, prime minister Rishi Sunak laid out a range of pledges – and it is his plan to make maths compulsory for pupils in England up until the age of 18 that has got many talking. Around eight million adults in England have the numeracy skills of primary school children, according to government figures. But his proposal is divisive. Studying the subject keeps many career paths open but forcing students to endure a subject that many find unenjoyable could end up putting some off altogether. In a data-driven economy, will maths help equip students for the modern workplace? What subjects should pupils study to help them prepare for their careers? Share your thoughts in our latest poll. VOTE HERE >> 4. Britons flock to private health cover. Nearly half-a-million people have taken out private health insurance over the past year. Between them, Aviva, Bupa and Vitality have added 480,000 new customers since the beginning of 2022 as the NHS has increasingly struggled. Growing waiting lists and “uncertainty about when procedures will take place would certainly seem to be influencing people’s decision to plan for private care”, said the Private Healthcare Information Network. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has been criticised for refusing to say in a BBC interview whether he uses private health care. The Telegraph 5. Tories lose faith in Brexit. Conservative voters are losing enthusiasm for Brexit, according to a new poll. Opinium, which surveyed 2,000 representative voters, found some 33% of those planning to vote Conservative at the next election believed Brexit had created more problems than it solved. The top worry for Tory voters currently sceptical about Brexit is problems around the Northern Ireland border, cited by 39% of respondents. The second most common concern was regarding red tape affecting trade with other countries, mentioned by 36%. The Times |
6. UK ‘not ready for electric car surge’. New car sales in the UK fell last year to their lowest level in three decades, new figures show. During 2022, 1.61m new cars were registered in the UK, the lowest level since 1992. Demand for electric vehicles continued to grow as they accounted for almost a fifth of new car sales. However, warned the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, charging infrastructure is not being built quickly enough to cope with the growing demand for electric cars. Daily Mail 7. Covid spiked over Xmas. Covid infections rose over Christmas to their highest level since the summer, according to the Office for National Statistics. Cases are estimated to have more than doubled in less than a month – with nearly three million people believed to have had the virus in the week ending 28 December. The news comes as an Omicron subvariant blamed for a surge in Covid cases in the US has been detected in the UK. The rapid spread and “growth advantage” of Omicron XBB.1.5 is a “concern”, said the World Health Organization. The Observer 8. Pret declares war on Greggs. Pret a Manger has launched a price-cutting initiative in the face of the cost-of-living crisis. The chain’s Made Simple range includes eight sandwiches for as low as £2.99, a move “bound to spark a price war” with its rival Greggs as both companies “stare down the barrel of double-digit inflation”, said The Times. The paper noted that Pret will still be more expensive than Greggs, which sells a tuna crunch baguette for just £2.75. Pret’s £5 meal deal is also more expensive than Tesco’s £3.90 sandwich, drink and snack meal offer. The Times 9. Apple value dips below $2tn. There are no longer any companies left that are worth more than $2tn after over $1tn was wiped off the value of Apple in the last 12 months. Shares in the tech giant dropped as much as 4.3% due to mounting concerns over its global supply chain and a wider sell-off in the US. This left the company’s value at $1.98tn, down from a peak of $3tn at the start of 2022. Nikkei reported that Apple has told several suppliers to make fewer components for some products, including AirPods, the Apple Watch and MacBooks. New York Times 10. The bottom line. The average household in Britain is only halfway through a two-year cost of living crisis that will leave families £2,100 worse off, according to the Resolution Foundation. The analysis found that disposable income will drop by 3% during this financial year and by 4% in the next one, leaving an average family £2,100 worse off. In April, the government is planning to cut its support for energy bills, causing a typical bill to rise from £2,000 to £2,850. Metro |
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The Labour leader says it is "absolutely fundamental" that health care remans free at the point of need.
Joanna Gosling says goodbye to viewers after 23 years in a job "that's never felt like a job".
PC Luke Watson earned the nickname after a flawless record in footraces against suspects.
Labour and the SNP question the timing of Rishi Sunak's probe into the Tory party chairman's tax affairs.
Flora Turnbull is to run the event in honour of her father and raise prostate cancer awareness.
St Dwynwen is Wales' patron saint of love and 25 January is Wales' own Valentine's Day.
Scientists say that humans are able to understand many of the gestures made by wild chimpanzees.
A boy who taught himself to read as a toddler has been accepted as the UK's youngest member of Mensa.
The meteorite crashed in England in 2021, containing water that was a near-perfect match for that on Earth.
Mark King campaigned for all of England's schools to have defibrillators, after his son Oliver died.
It's claimed Richard Sharp helped Boris Johnson get a loan, weeks before being chosen as BBC chairman.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologised after he was filmed without a seatbelt in a moving car.
The BBC’s Analysis editor takes a look at the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU-era laws.
The Commons Speaker welcomes the Gurkhas' 37-strong band, to perform a medley of Highland tunes.
After police appealed for doorbell footage, the attempted burglar was identified and jailed.
Hannah and Claire’s young sons both died suddenly and unexpectedly.
A woman who had a stillborn baby says playing rugby saved her life.
The BBC's Philip Sim explains the gender reform row - and what might come next.
The football pundit reacts after sex noises were heard in the studio during FA Cup coverage.
The Prince of Wales unveils his winning dish in the kitchen and rates Catherine's culinary skills too.
Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series.
John Spence is feeling smug that he did not need to travel to the Alps like his friends to get some time on the slopes.
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A look back at some of the unexpected funny moments in the history of the BBC's morning news programme.
Ken Bruce has presented a weekday mid-morning show for 31 years.
The controversial influencer has been detained in Romania as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation.
Schools in England and Wales could close as teacher strikes are announced.
Sir Mark Rowley apologises after officer David Carrick admitted dozens of rape and sexual offences.
Romanian officials were seen towing vehicles away from his compound in Bucharest.
Harry rides along police on a motorbike he got from Santa for Christmas.
A student paramedic attended a home birth and a death within the first 24 hours of his placement.
Artist Jon Tordoff made the 100 sq ft (9.2 sq m) structure at his cottage in Milford, Derbyshire.
Ben Amanna, founder and CEO of Boxraw, which sells kit and clothing for boxing, shares his business advice.
John Parnum has been making machines since he was a boy and has a home full of inventions.
Rebecca Martin says that she is desperate for her daughter's murderer, Mark Brown, to say where she is.
Ros Atkins explains how the crisis in the NHS connects to long-term issues within social care.
William and Catherine were on their first public outing since Prince Harry's tell-all book went on sale.
Martin Clark's family rang for an ambulance three times before deciding to drive him to hospital themselves.
The Spice Girl will be performing at Sadler's Wells in London in January.
The Sons of Ivar is a history society that attends public events recreating life from the Viking age.
About 20,000 ambulance staff go on strike for a second time over pay.
Prince Harry's limelight was temporarily taken away, when Tom Hanks received a royal fanfare.
The former health secretary spoke of the "deep offensive" comments from a now-suspended Tory MP.
Prince Harry speaks to Stephen Colbert on the Late Show, on the day his memoir 'Spare' is launched.
Members of the public explain why they are keen to read Spare, as it goes on sale in London.
The government will introduce a bill requiring a minimum level of service during public sector strikes.
Camilla needed to rehabilitate her image and forged press connections, Prince Harry says in a CBS interview.
Prince Harry appears to cast doubt on the official account of his mother Princess Diana's death.
Ros Atkins looks at the issue of how the NHS has been funded.
The Duke of Sussex opens up about his fractured relationship with his brother.
From birth, the royal brother's lives have been closely watched from around the world.
In a trailer for a new ITV interview, the prince is also asked if he will attend his father's coronation.
The footballer mistakenly says he is in South Africa as he is unveiled as Al Nassr's star signing.
The BBC's Sean Dilley meets a volunteer puppy raiser, hoping to help a blind person be independent.
A walrus, which has drawn large crowds since arriving in Scarborough on Saturday, is filmed returning to the sea.
Gary McKee crosses the finish line of his 365th marathon in 2022, raising £1m for charity.
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A Merseyside police officer reads Elle Edwards' family statement after the 26-year-old was shot dead on Christmas Eve.
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The author says her freedom feels like a dream that may not be coming true for others detained in Iran.
A school in North Lanarkshire is offering free food, hygiene products and clothes to pupils through discreet lockers.
The author tells the tennis star that she was able to watch his 2016 win from solitary confinement.
A passer-by filmed the blaze, which has now been brought under control, on Monday night.
The musician tells Jamie Oliver, who is guest editing R4's Today, how cooking is a space for his neurodiversity.
Anne Wood tells the story of how she created the Teletubbies.
King Charles greets crowds after his first Christmas Day church service as monarch.
The King reflects on grief and the power of light to overcome darkness.
The penguins, named Pringle and Widget, have continued an annual tradition of animal visits.
Russell T Davies says he wants to give fans "a lovely little Christmas present".
The prime minister has been criticised by some Labour MPs after his chat with homeless man goes viral online.
Esther Abrami has worked with The Snowman composer Howard Blake on a new arrangement.
A corner shop in Twickenham has been opening on Christmas Day for 25 years to help fight loneliness.
Former Royal Marine Mark Ormrod MBE completes a 1km open water swim for charity.
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Mark Peacock needs a double lung transplant but that has not stopped him creating a winter wonderland.
Heidi's mum was diagnosed with cancer while pregnant just months after dad James was too.
Some people are choosing to hire their Christmas tree to try to reduce waste and help the environment.
The exhibition will open in January in London after three years in the making.
Damon Alexander-Cole became homeless in 2020 and found that walking helped him to rebuild his life.
The PM insists he won’t back down against striking workers, as nurses demand a 19% pay rise.
Nurses in Northern Ireland, Wales and England stage industrial action, calling for fair pay.
Sports fans pay their tributes to the Scottish rugby legend who died from motor neurone disease.
Steve Barclay is told by the mother that she is scared for "the length" of her daughter's life.
Oliver Dowden asks unions to be "fair and reasonable" when asked about striking nurses and ambulance staff.
Dramatic video shows flames inside the MNKY HSE restaurant in London's Mayfair as guests rushed to get outside.
During a tour of his home, Grant Shapps faces questions about the government's intervention on energy bills.
BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.
NHS staff on the picket line explain why they have taken strike action over pay and conditions.
There are claims the Tory peer financially benefited from a company which was awarded PPE contracts.
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Jordan McSweeney was caught on camera before attacking Zara Aleena in Ilford, east London, last year.
Jordan McSweeney had been convicted of murdering and sexually assaulting the 35-year-old law graduate.
A pro-democracy demonstration turned violent outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester in October.
Frozen discs were spotted in Glasgow's Linn Park during the current cold snap.
Battery-powered lanterns and cleaning the fireplace, the BBC explores how habits are changing this winter.