Why has the Bank of England cut interest rates?
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:46:11 GMT
Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.
Israeli security cabinet to discuss plan to fully occupy Gaza
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:47:42 GMT
The key meeting comes amid reports of tensions between Netanyahu and military chiefs opposed to the plan.
Trump and Putin to meet in coming days, Kremlin says
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:03:08 GMT
Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.
Migrants detained under new 'one in, one out' deal with France
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:13:58 GMT
The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.
First episode of new Masterchef with sacked hosts sees fall in viewers
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:09:57 GMT
The viewing figures may have been impacted by the launch episode going out later in the year.
UK gives China two weeks to explain gaps in mega-embassy plan
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:37:31 GMT
The deputy prime minister has requested a response over the redacted plans by 20 August.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:54:12 GMT
The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.
Ex-Superman actor says he's becoming US immigration agent
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:32:47 GMT
Dean Cain says he'll be "sworn in as an ICE agent asap" following a recruitment drive by the agency.
Homelessness minister hiked rent weeks after removing tenants
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:51:33 GMT
Rushanara Ali faces criticism for increasing the rent on a house she owns by hundreds of pounds.
Unregulated nicotine pouches packaged like well-known children's sweets, BBC finds
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:36:17 GMT
Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.
