Politics
Activist Apologises for 'Shocking' Historic Tweets After UK Return
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises for 'hurtful' old social media posts after his release from Egyptian prison. Read his full statement and the political reaction.
Culture
Corriedale Director's 25-Year First with Ken Barlow Star Revealed
Director Duncan Foster shares an emotional behind-the-scenes moment with William Roache ahead of the historic 'Corriedale' crossover. Discover the scene he fought to keep.
Sports
QPR and Leicester City eye Sunderland's Anthony Patterson in January transfer
Championship clubs QPR and Leicester City are considering a January move for Sunderland's out-of-favour goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, with the Black Cats seeking a permanent deal.
Business
UK Ceramics Industry Pleads for Aid to Save 20,000 Jobs and National Heritage
Unions and the Green Alliance warn the UK's historic ceramics sector, supporting 20,000 jobs, is at a critical point due to high energy costs and imports. Urgent government action is demanded to prevent its collapse.
Environment
Transport
Regional airports face unprecedented business rates surge
Passengers warned of rising ticket prices as regional airports face a 295% business rates increase. Manchester, Bristol, and Birmingham among the worst hit. Read the full analysis.
Mexico train crash kills 13, injures nearly 100
At least 13 dead and 93 injured after Interoceanic Train derails in Oaxaca, Mexico. Survivors forced to climb from overturned carriages as major rescue operation launched.
Vintage Tube photos show Bank station's 30-year transformation
Archive images from the 1990s show a grimier Bank Underground station. See how major TfL upgrades have transformed this key City hub, boosting capacity by 40%.
Snow forecast for London in early 2026, temps to hit -1C
London's mild winter is set to end with snow forecast for early January 2026. Temperatures will drop to -1C, with multiple snowy spells expected. Get the full BBC weather outlook.
13 dead after train derails in southern Mexico
At least 13 people have died and nearly 100 injured after a passenger train derailed in Oaxaca, Mexico. Authorities confirm extensive rescue efforts are underway.