What the interest rate cut means for you
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:40:03 GMT
Changes to the Bank's base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.
First migrants detained under 'one in, one out' deal with France
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:06:24 GMT
The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.
Trump and Putin to meet in coming days, Kremlin aide says
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:48:25 GMT
Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.
French firefighters still battling to control largest wildfire for 75 years
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:08:55 GMT
The huge wildfire has slowed overnight but firefighters are still working to contain it on Thursday.
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.
