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Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.
35% of UK homes are in postcodes where house prices are falling
There are still areas where home values are rising by more than 3% annually
Every high street bank closing in November
The bank is moving away from in-person services
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Angela Rayner backs 'Mr London' Sadiq Khan for fourth term as Mayor in race gathering pace
Communities Secretary praises Lord Khan, who has clashed repeatedly with Donald Trump, for ‘championing a vibrant, multicultural, amazing city’
After 100 days Burnham has a Farage problem - he needs his bogeyman to stick around
Political editor David Maddox looks at how Andy Burnham has ducked serious scrutiny in his first 100 days as PM and how the collapse in support for Re…
True scale of Reform UK’s donations from overseas donors revealed
Exclusive: 80 per cent of the money received by Reform UK from donations in the year 2025-26 has come from individuals or companies who have been base…
Landowners could scupper free Land Registry access plans, campaigners warn
Proposed lifting of paywall would reveal who owns vast majority of land in England and WalesPlans by the government to give the public free access for…
‘We want a full apology for slavery’: Commonwealth at a crossroads as king heads to the Caribbean
Campaigners say tour could hasten Charles’s removal as head of state unless he does more to confront monarchy’s historic role in slave tradeKing Charl…
Windy weather persists in Scotland after deadly storms over weekend
The continued extreme weather could hamper recovery efforts in some places after Storm Boelo battered the north of the UK.
The Papers: 'England's golden boy' Kane and 'Time to pay fair'
Many of the papers consider what will be in the Budget and praise Harry Kane for his Ballon d'Or win.
Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.
All of the new driving licence rules introduced in October – including key update for older drivers
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting t…
Storm Boelo leaves thousands without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
A yellow warning for strong winds came in effect at 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern…
Meghan ‘to spend weeks in Australia’ filming Junior MasterChef shortly after UK return
Meghan appeared on Masterchef Australia earlier this year
Supreme Court to hear Government appeal in Sean Brown public inquiry case
The Northern Ireland Secretary was last year ordered by judges to set up an inquiry into the 1997 loyalist murder of the GAA official.
King begins tour of Caribbean as calls grow for slavery apology
Charles acknowledged the ‘appalling atrocity of slavery’ during the ceremony marking Barbados’ transition to a republic in 2021.
Further disruption expected in Scotland as fresh weather warning in place
The Met Office has advised that a yellow warning for wind will be in place across most of Scotland from 3am on Tuesday until 9pm.
Chancellor to cut tariffs on some staple goods to offer cost of living help
The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".
My husband's death was hard enough - then came the admin
Louisa says her experience of dealing with household bills after her husband John died left her feeling "frustrated and angry".
South London corner shop owner honoured with portrait by Royal artist
Kaual Patel has been painted as part of a new public exhibition celebrating the impact of local businesses on Britain’s high streets
Police and fire services in UK issued urgent warning over 'significant' cyber attack threats
Police and fire leaders say using outdated systems is their biggest risk factor in IT security, a new report has said
Royal Mail releases new stamps honouring British armed forces on Armistice Day
The six stamps are inspired by the colours of the red poppy
Weather warnings in place as UK braced for more strong winds and heavy rain
Storm Boelo brought 84mph gusts and a third of a month’s rain to some areas in Scotland over the weekend.
Choose cheap energy supply over net zero at Budget, Blair tells Healey
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change said the government should lay out a series of reforms aimed at making energy cheaper in the UK
‘Digital hostile environment’: AI secretly being embedded across Home Office, report claims
Tasks from determining asylum seekers’ ages to border surveillance now involve AI, says Open Rights Group AI has been embedded across the Home Office …
UK shop price inflation ‘highest since 2024’ as retailers struggle to limit price rises
British Retail Consortium says ‘dam is starting to break on the huge wave of costs’ being kept from consumersShop price inflation has risen to the hig…
'I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40.' What do you want from the Budget?
People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.
Home Office urged to break with ‘toxic record of failure’ over AI use in asylum claims
Campaigners and MPs push government to come clean about how AI tools are being used at the border and in asylum cases
Take That named as star performers at William’s Earthshot Prize ceremony
The Prince of Wales founded the environmental prize to recognise and scale up ideas to repair the planet.
SNP call for action as Burnham ‘asleep at the wheel’ as fuel prices rise
SNP energy spokesman Graham Leadbitter wants the Government to remove the VAT on petrol and diesel during the current fuel price crisis.
DUP MLA joins Lockhart's call for O'Neill's removal as first minister
Diane Forsythe backs Carla Lockhart and says there must be "profound consequences" for Sinn Féin.
Met ‘misplaced letter sent to Meghan Markle over father’s sex abuse allegations and asked her for copy’
The duchess of Sussex shared her copy of the letter with police after the original was misplaced, it has been reported
Healey ‘to announce UK minimum wage will rise by nearly 4%’ in new boost for workers
Reports suggest the National Minimum Wage, which applies to those aged 18, 19 and 20, will rise broadly in line with the rate for older workers
Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or wait - how he bucked the trend
Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world's best player at a ceremon…
Chris Mason: Burnham faces crunch decisions and tricky trade-offs in his next 100 days
From Brexit debates to North Sea oil, there is plenty getting the cabinet, the Labour Party and the country talking.
Keir Starmer's government discussed moving out of 10 Downing Street
The building has been described as a "gloomy, mice-infested, bomb-curtained rabbit warren".
Budget 2026 latest: Chancellor Healey to cut food costs in bid to deliver ‘everyday fixes’
The Treasury has announced the removal of import tariffs on over 100 products
Carers allowed to earn over the weekly limit without losing out as ‘cliff-edge’ abolished in the budget
Controversial mechanism that hit unpaid carers with huge penalties to be scrapped following Guardian investigationThe controversial rule that led to u…
Full list of ‘family favourite’ food items targeted for price cuts in Budget 2026
Andy Burnham said his government won’t lose sight of ‘everyday problems that cost people money or simply aren’t fair’
Busted's James Bourne says 'hero' brother saved his life with kidney donation
The guitarist says doctors had given him "a few years left to live", but is now recovering well.
Fans try to break through security at Ballon d'Or ceremony in London
Chaotic scenes as footage shows fans trying to access red carpet event to catch a glimpse of football’s biggest stars
British politicians among international delegates barred from entering West Bank
Group was on visit to meet Palestinian children, farmers and civil leaders facing escalating violence from Israeli forcesAn international delegation i…
Dawn Butler accuses Tory MP of causing 'racist pile-on' after 'mates overseas' comment
The Labour MP had backed the idea of the UK paying reparations for ‘stolen labour, stolen wealth, stolen land or stolen opportunity’
Police name man 'wearing orange wig’ at time of fatal north London shooting as manhunt underway
The Met are looking to locate Abreham Woldegiworgis in connection with the shooting of Erdem Mustafa on October 19
Burnham: Brexit is to blame for Britain’s small boats crisis
The prime minister said he did not think ‘things have worked out as people said they would at the time’
London set for 10 days of dry weather after storms wreak havoc
Dry and bright conditions are expected to prevail in London despite yellow weather warnings remaining in place in other parts of the UK
Russell Brand had ‘insane sexual appetite’ and his bad behaviour was normalised, trial told
Brand, charged with rape and sexual assault, was ‘sleeping with people day and night’, former assistant alleges Russell Brand had an “insane sexual ap…
Will the public change its mind about Meghan?
This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.
Shabana Mahmood criticises author Sally Rooney over Palestine Action comments
The writer said she would donate the proceeds from her books to the banned protest group
Energy bills could hit nearly £2,200 a year as Iran war drives up gas prices
Renewed conflict between the US and Iran and dwindling supplies in Europe has pushed gas prices to record highs
Police hunt orange wig man after fatal London pub shooting
A 35-year-old man was shot dead in Enfield last week
Home Secretary announces independent review into murder of Henry Nowak
The review will be led by former lord chancellor Alex Chalk.
Heavenly Creatures killer Pauline Parker dies in Orkney, aged 88
The death of the convicted murderer in Orkney at the age of 88 brings to an end a 70-year story that inspired an acclaimed film.
‘Autonomy, not flesh’: RAF chief outlines AI drone-powered future
Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth says technological advances will reduce need for human involvement in warfareA future Royal Air Force will rely on “auton…
‘I, The TrUssTER, will NeveR die’ – Liz Truss’s Bank Job, digested by John Crace
She’s back with another book – and it’s a lot like the last one. Our sketchwriter spares you the 100 pagesHI!!! It’S mE Liz. THe TrUssTER. GueSS wHat?…
Man charged after stabbing at south London station
Tyrone Rule has been charged following the attack at Brixton station over the weekend
Police probe launched after woman found dead at popular seaside resort
Police said the death is being treated as ‘unexpected’
Major clean-up under way after two storms cause havoc in Britain
More strong winds forecast after Austen and Boelo kill two people and bring travel disruption and floodingTell us: have you been affected by Storm Boe…
London borough granted new powers to block HMOs in bid to crack down on rogue landlords
Some Greenwich residents think the measures don’t go far enough to protect family homes