Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:40:30 GMT
Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.
Boy, 16, arrested after girl is stabbed at school
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:10:24 GMT
Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.
Inside the Russian explosives plot that sent incendiary parcels to the UK
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:08 GMT
Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.
March organised by Iran-linked group banned after police request
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:18:46 GMT
Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.
Pop music's bias towards English is fading, says Spotify
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:30:18 GMT
Songs in 16 languages featured in the global chart last year, as genres like Brazilian Funk explode.
The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:49:39 GMT
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
UK couple die after being pulled from water at Australian beach
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:46:38 GMT
Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.
Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:10:20 GMT
Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate - court filings allege complicity in his crimes.
Weather warnings issued as gales set to batter parts of the UK
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:04:37 GMT
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK on Thursday before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.
Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:54:56 GMT
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.
