Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:49:44 GMT
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.
Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:22:23 GMT
Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:45:31 GMT
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:35 GMT
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
Watch: Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:54 GMT
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:56:30 GMT
Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.
Huge crowds watch attempt to save shark stranded in South Korean canal
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:19:32 GMT
A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.
Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now' as US envoy to meet Putin in Russia
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:18:53 GMT
Steve Witkoff has landed in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.
Woman given cancer diagnosis by hospital employee who accessed her records
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:28:43 GMT
Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.
Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:04:26 GMT
The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.
