link
Oil prices rise despite deal to release record amount of reserves
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:29:27 GMT
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.
link
Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:20 GMT
Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.
link
Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:54:45 GMT
This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.
link
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:01:53 GMT
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
link
Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:05:52 GMT
Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.
link
Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:03:21 GMT
The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".
link
Wind warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow head south
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:41:04 GMT
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week.
link
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:01:42 GMT
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
link
Prison inmate charged with Huntley murder appears in court
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:04:45 GMT
Ian Huntley had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years for the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
link
Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:04:38 GMT
Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.
| 1 2 3 4 |