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Congestion charge for EV drivers comes into effect in London 2 Jan 2026, 10:52 am

Pure battery-powered EVs are no longer eligible for a 100% discount on the congestion charge.

FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time 2 Jan 2026, 10:45 am

A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

Ice and snow around UK in wintry start to 2026 2 Jan 2026, 10:29 am

The worst of the weather is expected to hit Scotland, with weather warnings in place until Sunday.

Trump says he takes higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend 2 Jan 2026, 9:57 am

In an interview about his health, the US president says: "I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart".

Tiffany Calver on breaking the glass ceiling as she leaves 1Xtra 2 Jan 2026, 9:48 am

Tiffany Calver made headlines when she was announced in 2018 but now she's ready for new challenges.

From Doctor Who to X-Men - new pictures show stars before they were famous 2 Jan 2026, 9:43 am

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days.

Two charged after elderly man killed in hit-and-run 2 Jan 2026, 9:25 am

The man was hit in Gillingham on Monday and carried on top of the car, Kent Police said.

Watch: Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge 2 Jan 2026, 9:20 am

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam

Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking 2 Jan 2026, 7:42 am

In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.

Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard 2 Jan 2026, 7:24 am

Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard 2 Jan 2026, 7:24 am

Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

Bashir in 12-man England squad for final Ashes Test 2 Jan 2026, 7:03 am

England name off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.

Dental practice 'gave ultimatum' after people queued for hours to register, patients claim 2 Jan 2026, 6:30 am

People say they were told they could not register unless they paid for hygienist appointments first.

'National treasure' Brighton pier put up for sale 2 Jan 2026, 6:03 am

Brighton Palace Pier is now on the market after warnings of "difficult" trading in previous years.

I broke my neck filming Harry Potter but I don't regret being a stunt double 2 Jan 2026, 5:39 am

Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.

The Papers: 'Horror on the dancefloor' and 'Traitors twist' 2 Jan 2026, 4:50 am

The fire at a Swiss ski resort bar which has killed dozens dominates Friday's front pages.

China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller 2 Jan 2026, 3:28 am

It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate 2 Jan 2026, 2:15 am

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026 2 Jan 2026, 1:04 am

The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

Weekly quiz: Which Spice Girl got an invite to Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding? 2 Jan 2026, 12:51 am

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from Swiss bar inferno 2 Jan 2026, 12:49 am

One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside.

Why you don't need electrolytes for everyday exercise 2 Jan 2026, 12:48 am

Drinks with electrolytes can be expensive but most people are spending money they don't need to.

Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK 2 Jan 2026, 12:31 am

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression 2 Jan 2026, 12:03 am

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

Retiring Khawaja criticises 'racial stereotypes' 1 Jan 2026, 11:52 pm

Australia batter Usman Khawaja says he has been treated unfairly by the media and former players as he announces his retirement from international cricket.

'We are not happy' - Man City fall behind Arsenal in title race 1 Jan 2026, 11:33 pm

Pep Guardiola questioned whether it was only a two-horse Premier League title race, but his Manchester City side can ill-afford many slip-ups in their quest to hunt down leaders Arsenal.

The Traitors returns with a new twist - and five other things you might have missed 1 Jan 2026, 11:06 pm

Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor".

Littler races into semis but Humphries knocked out 1 Jan 2026, 10:54 pm

Luke Littler beats Krzysztof Ratajski to reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals, before second seed Luke Humphries loses to Gian van Veen.

'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football' 1 Jan 2026, 10:11 pm

As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.

What we know so far about how the fire broke out 1 Jan 2026, 9:54 pm

Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.

EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding 1 Jan 2026, 6:06 pm

Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.

Disbelief as tragedy hits ski resort on New Year's Day 1 Jan 2026, 4:04 pm

BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.

Video shows fire spreading across bar ceiling 1 Jan 2026, 2:49 pm

The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.

Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler 27 Dec 2025, 10:12 pm

An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley

Swashbuckling Puss embarks on a brave quest 26 Dec 2025, 4:53 pm

Puss must beat a host of fairy-tale characters to the magical map of the Wishing Star.

The Newscast Review of the Year 2025 24 Dec 2025, 12:00 pm

The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right? 24 Dec 2025, 7:00 am

The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

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