No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget
6 hours ago Paul SeddonPolitical reporter Reuters Downing Street has denied Rachel Reeves misled the public about the state of the public finances ahead of this week’s Budget. In the run-up to Wednesday’s statement, the chancellor repeatedly talked about a…
Planes grounded after Airbus discovers solar radiation could impact systems
2 hours ago Theo Leggett,International business correspondentand Yang Tian,BBC News Getty Images Thousands of Airbus planes had to be grounded for a software update after it was discovered that intense solar radiation could interfere with onboard flight control computers. Around…
Why the rich and powerful couldn’t say no to Epstein
11 hours ago Nada Tawfikand Madeline Halpert,in New York It was one of the big set-pieces in Washington in 2019. All eyes were on Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, who was testifying to a US House of Representatives committee…
Asylum seekers will be banned from taking taxis for medical appointments
30 minutes ago Nick Eardley,Political Correspondentand Sue Mitchell,Investigations reporter BBC Asylum seekers will be banned from using taxis for medical appointments from February, the government has announced. It comes after a BBC investigation found some people had travelled long distances…
Barcelona distances itself from sponsor’s cryptocurrency after backlash
11 hours ago Liv McMahonTechnology reporter EPA The Spanish football giant Barcelona has told fans it has “no connection whatsoever” with the digital coin offered by its new crypto partner, following criticism over the deal. Clubs often pick up sponsors…
OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis
1 day ago Jennifer McKiernan,Political reporter, Paul Seddon,Political reporterand Tom Gerken,Technology reporter BBC The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has drafted in a leading cyber-security expert as it investigates how a document – containing key details of Wednesday’s Budget –…
Have Liverpool missed out on chance to sign Guehi?
Have Liverpool missed out on chance to sign Guehi? Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marc Guehi captained Crystal Palace when they won the Community Shield against Liverpool in August ByElizabeth Conway Spanish football reporter Published 6 hours ago 797 Comments…
Norris third as title rival Piastri takes Qatar sprint pole
Norris third as title rival Piastri takes Qatar sprint pole Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Oscar Piastri (right) trails McLaren team-mate Lando Norris (left) by 24 points in the title race By Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent Published 28 November 2025…
Why the rich and powerful couldn’t say no to Epstein
47 minutes ago Nada Tawfik and Madeline HalpertNew York It was one of the big set-pieces in Washington in 2019. All eyes were on Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, who was testifying to a House committee about his former…
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
57 minutes ago Nick Eardley,Political Correspondentand Sue Mitchell,Investigations reporter Getty Images Asylum seekers will be banned from using taxis for medical appointments from February, the government has announced. It comes after a BBC investigation found some people had travelled long…