Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:30:38 GMT
Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.
Dame Esther Rantzen: A presenter who campaigned for change
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:00:50 GMT
The veteran broadcaster's career spanned street interviews, national campaigns and emotional reunions.
US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:19:20 GMT
The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before a lower court paused the execution.
Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:40:31 GMT
The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.
China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:25:23 GMT
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.
Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:09:38 GMT
Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show.
Vape prices to rise as new tax takes effect
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:02:11 GMT
Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:10:19 GMT
Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.
Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:08:23 GMT
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
BBC should not overspend on shows such as Suits and Schitt's Creek, MPs say
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:20:51 GMT
The issue is one of several raised by an influential committee as debate about the BBC's future continues.
