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Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks 17 Mar 2026, 11:25 am

Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

Father of teen who died of meningitis says family are 'beyond devastated' 17 Mar 2026, 11:22 am

A sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.

Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up 17 Mar 2026, 11:21 am

It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

Gerry Adams takes the stand over claims he had role in IRA bombings 17 Mar 2026, 11:05 am

Three men are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for injuries they received in explosions.

Woman not shortlisted for job as 'car is too old' 17 Mar 2026, 11:03 am

Alanah Thomspon French says her application was not progressed as her car was more than 10 years old.

Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre 17 Mar 2026, 11:00 am

Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.

VAR error cost Brighton penalty against Arsenal 17 Mar 2026, 10:59 am

Brighton should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 loss at home to Arsenal on 4 March, says the Premier League's KMI Panel.

Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses 17 Mar 2026, 10:32 am

Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.

Wales captain Ramsey left out for World Cup play-offs 17 Mar 2026, 10:30 am

Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month's World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over his future.

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout 17 Mar 2026, 10:27 am

Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work? 17 Mar 2026, 10:17 am

The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.

The Global Story: How does war affect a child’s brain? 17 Mar 2026, 10:00 am

Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.

Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer 17 Mar 2026, 9:48 am

Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

Following Pimblett's footsteps - but Riley is 'different animal' 17 Mar 2026, 9:30 am

In only his second UFC fight, undefeated Briton Luke Riley will take on Michael Aswell Jr in the co-headline bout at O2 Arena on Saturday.

Is there a MenB vaccine - and can teenagers get one? 17 Mar 2026, 8:50 am

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact 17 Mar 2026, 8:34 am

Downing Street says the agreement bring together "Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base".

Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict 17 Mar 2026, 8:25 am

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

Quantum computing and AI to get £2.5bn to stop UK tech 'drifting abroad', Reeves vows 17 Mar 2026, 7:19 am

The chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU.

'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A 17 Mar 2026, 7:08 am

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Chinese Grand Prix.

Mum of stabbed schoolgirl was abroad and 'terrified' 17 Mar 2026, 6:34 am

The parents of a 15-year-old girl who survived a stabbing say they are overwhelmed with support.

Inside NSB - the state school at the top of English rugby union 17 Mar 2026, 6:27 am

In a sport often dominated by private schools, Northampton School for Boys are one win away from securing a league and cup double.

Are football Ultras a menace or a force for good? 17 Mar 2026, 6:15 am

If you are a parent, should you be worried that you might have a teenage Ultra living upstairs?

Arsenal trial and self-doubt: Valverde's journey to Real legend 17 Mar 2026, 6:11 am

Rejected by Arsenal as a teenager, Federico Valverde has transformed himself into a Real Madrid legend - and was the main man in their Champions League win over Manchester City last week.

I watched my dad stab my mum to death - but then had to move back in with him 17 Mar 2026, 6:08 am

Gemma Ahern was three when her dad killed her mum - and at six she had to live with him again.

Young Venezuelans voice hope and frustration as post-Maduro future unfolds 17 Mar 2026, 6:00 am

Young people who have only known one political system are adjusting to change after US forces seized Maduro.

And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at fast food chain 17 Mar 2026, 4:41 am

Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel 17 Mar 2026, 4:17 am

This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.

Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs 17 Mar 2026, 1:56 am

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

Bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband 17 Mar 2026, 1:14 am

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn 17 Mar 2026, 1:02 am

Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.

Spring to make a comeback with warmest day of the year forecast 17 Mar 2026, 12:56 am

Temperatures are on the rise again this week and as hours of daylight overtake hours of darkness, it will feel like spring has returned.

Surge in US petrol prices deepens political peril for Trump over Iran 17 Mar 2026, 12:24 am

The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? 17 Mar 2026, 12:01 am

Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier 17 Mar 2026, 12:01 am

There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.

Scammed out of £17k, one woman flew across UK to confront suspect 17 Mar 2026, 12:00 am

Rhonda Montgomery was scammed out of £17,000 by fraudsters pretending to work for Revolut.

Wolves come back from two down to earn draw at Brentford 16 Mar 2026, 10:25 pm

Tolu Arokodare scores shortly after coming on to earn Premier League bottom club Wolves a 2-2 draw at Brentford.

Can Starmer Keep Saying No To Trump? 16 Mar 2026, 9:04 pm

Trump "not happy" with the UK as Starmer says it won't be drawn into wider Iran war.

How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz? 16 Mar 2026, 6:52 pm

Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.

'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car 16 Mar 2026, 5:57 pm

Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank.

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