England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:48:38 GMT
The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.
Iran war will not end until after November US elections, says Trump
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:56:38 GMT
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
Trump pledges $5,000 to every American - and other takeaways from Republican midterms convention
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:07:44 GMT
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:01:35 GMT
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:17:33 GMT
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:52:21 GMT
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:17:22 GMT
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:43:54 GMT
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
Prince William, Kane and Shearer in campaign to use sport to prevent suicide
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:00:23 GMT
The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.
Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:22:00 GMT
The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.
