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John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years 12 Mar 2026, 8:30 am

The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.

Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves 12 Mar 2026, 8:20 am

It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

What did we learn from China's biggest political meeting? 12 Mar 2026, 8:10 am

BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.

The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: 'We're celebrating where we're at as women' 12 Mar 2026, 8:03 am

Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour.

Draper fights to 'mind-blowing' win over Djokovic 12 Mar 2026, 7:41 am

Jack Draper produces a superb fightback to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells fourth round - a result he believes could be "a real big moment" in his season.

Draper fights to 'mind-blowing' win over Djokovic 12 Mar 2026, 7:41 am

Jack Draper produces a superb fightback to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells fourth round - a result he believes could be "a real big moment" in his season.

Tudor's tactics: Pinpointing how his choices have made things worse 12 Mar 2026, 6:23 am

After Tottenham's Champions League collapse on Tuesday, the appointment of Igor Tudor and the tactics employed increasingly seems to have made their situation worse.

'A furry ball of love' - meet Pickle, ParalympicsGB's 26th team member 12 Mar 2026, 6:15 am

Guide dog Pickle has been stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina.

Where did fridge-carrying fundraiser's donations go? 12 Mar 2026, 6:14 am

Teesside charity's ex-staff question where donations were spent but its founder denies wrongdoing.

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying 12 Mar 2026, 6:09 am

For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign 12 Mar 2026, 6:00 am

Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.

The Papers: 'Starmer did ignore Epstein warnings' and 'Record oil release' 12 Mar 2026, 5:49 am

Thursday's papers all lead with files released on Lord Mandelson's vetting for the US ambassador role.

'It was the stuff of dreams' - Liza Tarbuck leaves Radio 2 Saturday show 12 Mar 2026, 4:14 am

Shaun Keaveny, host of The Rock Show, will stand in for her until the end of the end of the month.

Head chef resigns from world-famous restaurant Noma amid abuse allegations 12 Mar 2026, 4:09 am

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India 12 Mar 2026, 1:14 am

The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

Wind warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow forecast 12 Mar 2026, 12:41 am

Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week.

Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit 12 Mar 2026, 12:27 am

A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.

The 24 hours that damaged the Premier League's best-in-the-world reputation 12 Mar 2026, 12:20 am

Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after none of its six Champions League entrants won this week.

Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC 12 Mar 2026, 12:05 am

Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins 12 Mar 2026, 12:04 am

A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates' 12 Mar 2026, 12:03 am

The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? 12 Mar 2026, 12:02 am

Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns 12 Mar 2026, 12:01 am

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s 12 Mar 2026, 12:01 am

Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from over 11 Mar 2026, 11:54 pm

This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

Valverde's brilliant first-half hat-trick stuns Man City 11 Mar 2026, 10:24 pm

Real Madrid's Federico Valverde scores a first-half hat-trick as the Spanish giants beat Manchester City 3-0 in their Champions League last-16 encounter at the Bernabeu.

McIlroy hopeful on Sawgrass defence after injury 11 Mar 2026, 9:47 pm

Rory McIlroy says he hopes to be able to defend his Players Championship title at TPC Sawgrass after withdrawing from a tournament through injury last week.

Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran 11 Mar 2026, 7:13 pm

The former Fox host projects an image of unapologetic frontman for the world's most powerful military.

Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school 11 Mar 2026, 7:04 pm

Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.

A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files 11 Mar 2026, 6:54 pm

A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

PM was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links 11 Mar 2026, 6:30 pm

Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts 11 Mar 2026, 4:52 pm

This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large 11 Mar 2026, 4:45 pm

The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war 11 Mar 2026, 4:00 pm

Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"? 10 Mar 2026, 7:00 pm

President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.

Americanswers… on 5Live! Why is Trump’s White House comparing the war in Iran to a video game? 9 Mar 2026, 7:15 pm

And how much is the war in Iran motivated by oil?

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the tragic Parisian love story 14 Feb 2026, 1:02 am

A poet goes to Paris and has an affair with a courtesan of an underground club.

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