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- Trump’s defence nominee hits out after reports he could be droppedon December 4, 2024 at 3:09 pm
US media suggest the president-elect could replace Pete Hegseth, whose selection is under intense scrutiny.
- Wallace allegations ‘truly upsetting’ – John Torodeon December 4, 2024 at 2:58 pm
John Torode’s comments come after allegations emerged against MasterChef co-host Gregg Wallace.
- Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad banon December 4, 2024 at 2:44 pm
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as ‘junk food’ under new legislation.
- Plots to oust me since April, says Welsh Conservatives’ Davieson December 4, 2024 at 2:23 pm
Outgoing Conservative Senedd leader said there were moves against his leadership eight months ago.
- Tory plots to oust me since April, says Davieson December 4, 2024 at 2:23 pm
Outgoing Conservative Senedd leader said there were moves against his leadership eight months ago.
BBC News BBC News – World
- Trump’s defence nominee hits out after reports he could be droppedon December 4, 2024 at 3:09 pm
US media suggest the president-elect could replace Pete Hegseth, whose selection is under intense scrutiny.
- Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hamaon December 4, 2024 at 1:29 pm
A government counter-attack reportedly pushed back the rebels after they reached Hama’s outskirts.
- South Korea opposition files motion to impeach President Yoonon December 4, 2024 at 1:13 pm
The country faces an uncertain future after its leader Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly declared and then reversed martial law.
- Why French PM Barnier is set to lose no-confidence vote – and what happens next?on December 4, 2024 at 12:54 pm
Barnier, who has headed the French government since September, may be ousted – but what could happen next?
- ‘We had to stop this’: Woman who grabbed South Korean soldier’s gun speaks to BBCon December 4, 2024 at 12:52 pm
Ahn Gwi-ryeong faced off with armed soldiers who were sent to stop lawmakers from entering parliament in Seoul.
BBC News BBC News – UK
- Wallace allegations ‘truly upsetting’ – John Torodeon December 4, 2024 at 2:58 pm
John Torode’s comments come after allegations emerged against MasterChef co-host Gregg Wallace.
- Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad banon December 4, 2024 at 2:44 pm
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as ‘junk food’ under new legislation.
- Plots to oust me since April, says Welsh Conservatives’ Davieson December 4, 2024 at 2:23 pm
Outgoing Conservative Senedd leader said there were moves against his leadership eight months ago.
- PM refuses to give further details of Haigh resignationon December 4, 2024 at 1:57 pm
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks the PM why he appointed a “convicted fraudster” to his team.
- Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deathson December 4, 2024 at 1:14 pm
The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.
BBC News BBC News – Business
- Lifespan of four nuclear power stations extendedon December 4, 2024 at 1:57 pm
EDF Energy says Torness, in East Lothian, and its sister site Heysham 2, in Lancashire, will continue generating for an extra two years.
- Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budgeton December 4, 2024 at 12:57 pm
Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.
- Rail fares to rise despite renationalisation planson December 4, 2024 at 12:29 pm
Three rail operators will be renationalised next year but fares are due to go up as outlined in the Budget.
- Reactor installed at UK’s newest nuclear power stationon December 4, 2024 at 5:58 am
The nuclear power plant is the first to be built in the UK for 30 years.
- Stunning or rubbish? Jaguar’s new concept car divides opinionon December 3, 2024 at 7:37 pm
The carmaker’s new look is praised as “exciting” but others say it should “go back to the drawing board”.
BBC News BBC News – Politics
- PM refuses to give further details of Haigh resignationon December 4, 2024 at 1:57 pm
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks the PM why he appointed a “convicted fraudster” to his team.
- Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budgeton December 4, 2024 at 12:57 pm
Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.
- Rail fares to rise despite renationalisation planson December 4, 2024 at 12:29 pm
Three rail operators will be renationalised next year but fares are due to go up as outlined in the Budget.
- Prisons plan will fall short by 2027, watchdog warnson December 4, 2024 at 9:29 am
Boris Johnson’s pledge to create an extra 20,000 cells spaces is now not expected to be met until 2031.
- Councils must meet housing targets, Rayner sayson December 4, 2024 at 7:36 am
It comes after local authorities in England branded government targets impossible to achieve.
BBC News BBC News – Health
- Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deathson December 4, 2024 at 1:14 pm
The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.
- Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of useon December 4, 2024 at 8:00 am
A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.
- ‘Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines’on December 4, 2024 at 6:07 am
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.
- ‘We’re attacked and abused as we try to save lives’on December 4, 2024 at 1:24 am
Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.
- Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probeon December 2, 2024 at 10:51 pm
Tom Hayhoe’s first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.
BBC News BBC News – Family & Education
- Everything you need to know about student loanson December 4, 2024 at 1:51 pm
What can I borrow and when do I have to start paying back my loans?
- Why are university tuition fees going up?on December 4, 2024 at 1:27 pm
Tuition fees in England and Wales will rise next year to help universities.
- Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a yearon December 4, 2024 at 11:35 am
The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.
- Schools given £740m to adapt buildings for Send pupilson December 4, 2024 at 12:48 am
The money is the “first step” towards major Send reforms, the education secretary tells BBC News.
- ‘I didn’t think I’d go to college, until I found T-levels’on December 3, 2024 at 9:06 am
T-level students will be able to work remotely for part of their work placement from January 2025
BBC News BBC News – Science & Environment
- Wolves in EU lose safeguards, allowing culls as numbers soaron December 3, 2024 at 4:34 pm
The European Commission says numbers have soared and the animals are now causing damage to livestock.
- Bee-harming pesticides found in majority of English waterwayson December 2, 2024 at 3:35 pm
The chemicals can harm insects and marine wildlife, environmental charities warn.
- Top UN court to rule on key climate questionson December 2, 2024 at 9:51 am
The significant case could clarify governments’ legal responsibilities in relation to climate change.
- ‘We’re inundated with abandoned goats’on December 2, 2024 at 6:10 am
A shelter in Kent says it is struggling to cope with an influx of goats being dumped at its door.
- Will flights really reach net zero by 2050 – and at what cost to passengers?on November 29, 2024 at 1:12 am
Governments don’t want to tell people they’re going to have to pay more, argues an expert.
BBC News BBC News – Technology
- Telegram U-turns and joins child safety schemeon December 4, 2024 at 4:56 am
It is the latest in a series of changes announced by the platform since its founder Pavel Durov was arrested.
- Tech Life: How green is AI?on December 3, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Tech Life meets leading AI scientist Sasha Luccioni, one of the BBC’s 100 Women 2024.
- Stunning or rubbish? Jaguar’s new concept car divides opinionon December 3, 2024 at 7:37 pm
The carmaker’s new look is praised as “exciting” but others say it should “go back to the drawing board”.
- People not AI will make games, PlayStation boss sayson December 3, 2024 at 2:52 pm
The gaming giant’s joint CEOs reflect on its past and future as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
- Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software priceson December 3, 2024 at 11:00 am
It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.
BBC News BBC News – Culture
- Wallace allegations ‘truly upsetting’ – John Torodeon December 4, 2024 at 2:58 pm
John Torode’s comments come after allegations emerged against MasterChef co-host Gregg Wallace.
- Clive Myrie apologises for not declaring £145k earnings to BBCon December 4, 2024 at 1:55 pm
The BBC presenter failed to declare some earnings from engagements outside of the corporation.
- How damaging is the Gregg Wallace scandal for the BBC?on December 4, 2024 at 1:14 pm
Culture editor Katie Razzall explores what the allegations against the MasterChef host mean for the corporation.
- Guardian and Observer journalists go on strikeon December 4, 2024 at 12:02 pm
Their first strike in more than 50 years concerns the proposed sale of the Sunday title to Tortoise.
- Tulisa ‘overwhelmed’ by I’m A Celeb attentionon December 4, 2024 at 10:53 am
Since leaving the jungle, Tulisa has removed all of her I’m A Celeb posts and missed a spin-off show.