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Sheff Wed set to be served winding-up petition
on October 16, 2025 at 12:01 pm
Sheffield Wednesday could “imminently” be served with a winding-up petition over £1m they owe to HMRC, reports BBC Radio Sheffield.
The unanswered questions after release of China spy evidence
on October 16, 2025 at 11:57 am
The disclosure sheds more light than ever before on what the two men were accused of, but raises new questions for the prime minister and prosecutors.
Guide dog charity welcomes largest litter in years
on October 16, 2025 at 11:46 am
Guide Dogs says the 13 puppies, named “the baker’s dozen”, could cost £1m to breed, raise and train.
Pressure mounts over China spying case as parliamentary inquiry launched
on October 16, 2025 at 11:44 am
Sir Keir Starmer and the CPS face questions after the government released witness statements by a top security official.
Last surviving member of first team to scale Everest dies aged 92
on October 16, 2025 at 11:23 am
Kanchha Sherpa was 19 when he accompanied the team led by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the summit in 1953.

BBC News BBC News – World

Huge crowds welcome body of former PM Odinga to Kenya
on October 16, 2025 at 11:35 am
A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.
Trump says he authorised CIA in Venezuela as Maduro says ‘no to regime change’
on October 16, 2025 at 11:27 am
Trump would not be drawn on whether the CIA was seeking to topple Maduro.
Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil
on October 16, 2025 at 11:24 am
The US president says the move is “a big stop”, but there has been no confirmation so far from Delhi.
Titan submersible imploded due to poor engineering, say US officials
on October 16, 2025 at 9:43 am
The submersible disappeared from sensors on its journey to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.
Watch: Police fire tear gas at protesters in Peru
on October 16, 2025 at 6:35 am
Police fired tear gas at protesters who could be seen sheltering in doorways.

BBC News BBC News – UK

Soldier F trial judge to deliver verdict next week
on October 16, 2025 at 11:48 am
Soldier F denies murdering James Wray, 22, and William McKinney, 26, as well as five counts of attempted murder.
Inquiry launched as pressure mounts over China spying case
on October 16, 2025 at 11:44 am
Sir Keir Starmer and the CPS face questions after the government released witness statements by a top security official.
Man accused of killing Scots gangsters to appear in Spanish court after extradition
on October 16, 2025 at 11:09 am
Spanish police allege Michael Riley murdered Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan at a bar on the Costa del Sol in May.
BBC viewers worried about political interference, boss says
on October 16, 2025 at 10:48 am
The BBC releases the results of a major questionnaire about its services and place in society.
UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget
on October 16, 2025 at 9:42 am
The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.

BBC News BBC News – Business

Canada threatens Jeep-maker over proposed US move
on October 16, 2025 at 11:39 am
The company wants to move production of its Jeep Compass model from Ontario to Illinois.
Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil
on October 16, 2025 at 11:24 am
The US president says the move is “a big stop”, but there has been no confirmation so far from Delhi.
Why AI is being trained in rural India
on October 16, 2025 at 11:22 am
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
Betting firm Paddy Power to close 57 shops in UK and Ireland
on October 16, 2025 at 10:19 am
Its parent company said affected staff would be “offered redeployment opportunities where possible”.
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
on October 16, 2025 at 9:50 am
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

BBC News BBC News – Politics

‘Whose side are you on?’ MP attacks government over China spy case
on October 16, 2025 at 11:55 am
Tom Tugendhat accuses government of inaction over China spy case into former researcher.
Inquiry launched as pressure mounts over China spying case
on October 16, 2025 at 11:44 am
Sir Keir Starmer and the CPS face questions after the government released witness statements by a top security official.
Former MP suspects he has been spied on by China
on October 16, 2025 at 11:17 am
Tim Loughton says he is still sanctioned by China despite no longer being an MP.
‘Whose side are you on?’ MP attacks government over China spy case
on October 16, 2025 at 10:25 am
Watch: Tom Tugendhat accuses government of inaction over China spy case into former researcher.
‘Whose side are you on?’ MP attacks government over China spy case
on October 16, 2025 at 10:25 am
Watch: Tom Tugendhat accuses government of inaction over China spy case into former researcher.

BBC News BBC News – Health

Town’s wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost
on October 16, 2025 at 5:11 am
A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and “create learning and career opportunities”.
Health minister defends timeline on dealing with winter pressures
on October 15, 2025 at 12:21 pm
Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.
NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family
on October 15, 2025 at 5:13 am
Failings in Colin Flatt’s care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
‘It gave me my voice back’: How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
on October 14, 2025 at 11:32 pm
New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.
Questions over mysterious death in mental health hospital
on October 14, 2025 at 11:37 am
An inquest into Maria Morris’s death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.

BBC News BBC News – Family & Education

‘Unsettling’ to hear millions needed to fix schools
on October 16, 2025 at 11:31 am
A report published today says staff and pupils may be at risk due to the maintenance backlog.
‘We were protecting our son’ – Convicted over SEN child missing school
on October 16, 2025 at 6:02 am
The couple spent £30,000 in legal costs after being taken to court by the Education Authority.
School taking action as teens ‘terminally online’
on October 15, 2025 at 4:53 pm
One head teacher is considering using locking magnetic pouches so pupils cannot use their phones.
Parents taught self defence against their children
on October 14, 2025 at 9:57 pm
Some parents say help is not available quickly enough to deal with violence from their children.
Boris Johnson ‘chose NHS over children’, ex-minister tells Covid inquiry
on October 14, 2025 at 4:04 pm
The former education secretary tells the Covid inquiry there was a “lack of seriousness” in government.

BBC News BBC News – Science & Environment

Australia’s rainforests are releasing more carbon than they absorb, warn scientists
on October 16, 2025 at 6:28 am
Australia’s rainforests are the first in the world to make the “concerning” switch, say scientists.
Artificial reef created at offshore wind farm
on October 16, 2025 at 5:19 am
The reef protects the wind turbine and serves as a home for a wide range of marine life.
Controversial UK oil field publishes full scale of climate impact
on October 15, 2025 at 2:44 pm
The impact from the Rosebank oil field is estimated at nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming CO2.
Government told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050
on October 15, 2025 at 11:37 am
The Climate Change Committee said the UK should make climate change adaptions beyond the Paris Agreement.
Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims
on October 15, 2025 at 2:40 am
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.

BBC News BBC News – Technology

Why AI is being trained in rural India
on October 16, 2025 at 11:22 am
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
Scottish data centres powering AI already using enough water to fill 27 million bottles a year
on October 16, 2025 at 5:11 am
The volume of tap water used by Scotland’s data centres has quadrupled since 2021, figures show.
Cabinet Office rejects Cummings’ China breach claim
on October 16, 2025 at 4:19 am
Boris Johnson’s ex-Downing Street aide says Beijing obtained “vast amounts” of “secret” data.
Is Microsoft’s first ever handheld Xbox console worth the wait?
on October 15, 2025 at 11:11 pm
The ROG Xbox Ally works with Game Pass out of the box, meaning gamers start off with hundreds of games.
ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss
on October 15, 2025 at 11:22 am
CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way – “but only if you want it”.

BBC News BBC News – Culture

BBC viewers worried about political interference, boss says
on October 16, 2025 at 10:48 am
The BBC releases the results of a major questionnaire about its services and place in society.
Oscar Wilde’s library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction
on October 16, 2025 at 10:30 am
The celebrated Irish writer had his pass revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship.
Diane Keaton’s family thank public for ‘love and support’ after actress’s death
on October 16, 2025 at 9:28 am
Relatives tell People magazine they are grateful for the “extraordinary messages” after the star’s death.
Celia Imrie’s fart steals the show on Celebrity Traitors
on October 16, 2025 at 8:31 am
The veteran actress blamed nerves for her releasing wind at a tense moment during the game.
‘I make people laugh but I couldn’t make myself smile’
on October 16, 2025 at 5:18 am
Comedian Serena Terry is ready to return to the stage after struggling with depression and ADHD.