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Much of £10.9bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says 9 Dec 2025, 4:05 am

The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results 9 Dec 2025, 3:48 am

It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer "appropriate compensation" to web publishers.

England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing - McGrath 9 Dec 2025, 3:30 am

Australia legend Glenn McGrath says England must now know they need to adapt their approach and win the third Test in Adelaide or they could be facing a 5-0 Ashes defeat.

Two charged over Heathrow suitcase robbery and suspected pepper spray attack 9 Dec 2025, 3:21 am

Police say a substance was used when a woman's suitcase taken in a car park lift on Sunday.

Celtic legend Deans dies aged 79 9 Dec 2025, 3:20 am

Former Motherwell, Celtic and Scotland striker John 'Dixie' Deans has died aged 79.

Mother collects degree for student who took his life after marking error 9 Dec 2025, 3:15 am

Ethan Scott Brown was told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow after being awarded the wrong grade in one course.

Man, 28, charged with raping two teenage girls 9 Dec 2025, 3:08 am

GMP says Sultani Bakatash is accused of sexual offences against two 14-year-old girls.

Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border? 9 Dec 2025, 2:20 am

The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute go back more than a century.

Flu season has come early - should you buy a vaccine this year? 9 Dec 2025, 1:55 am

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.

Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia 9 Dec 2025, 1:13 am

Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia's advance.

UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says 9 Dec 2025, 1:00 am

The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says.

Hungry mothers and dirty wards - maternity care 'much worse' than anticipated, review chief says 9 Dec 2025, 12:49 am

An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care is blighting England’s maternity services.

Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed under Magnum, says co-founder 9 Dec 2025, 12:31 am

Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.

Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled 9 Dec 2025, 12:19 am

The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

Voting open for World Sport Star of the Year - meet the contenders 8 Dec 2025, 11:15 pm

Voting is open for the BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2025 award.

Hurts loses ball twice on same play as Eagles beaten 8 Dec 2025, 10:51 pm

Jalen Hurts throws an interception and fumbles the ball on the same play as the Philadelphia Eagles are beaten by the Los Angeles Chargers in California.

Nothing beats it - can you guess what's been named TikTok's UK song of the year? 8 Dec 2025, 10:31 pm

Hold My Hand claims the title thanks to the viral 'nothing beats a Jet2holiday' trend.

Christmas shoppers turn to AI for those hard-to-buy-for people 8 Dec 2025, 10:29 pm

Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.

Bishop accused of bullying faces fresh misconduct claims 8 Dec 2025, 10:29 pm

The Scottish Episcopal Church says grounds for a risk assessment of Anne Dyer were considered before she returned from suspension.

England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour 8 Dec 2025, 10:28 pm

Fast bowler Mark Wood is ruled out of England’s Ashes tour and replaced in the squad by Matthew Fisher.

England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour 8 Dec 2025, 10:28 pm

Fast bowler Mark Wood is ruled out of England’s Ashes tour and replaced in the squad by Matthew Fisher.

Does Scotland's 'Instagram Highway' need a reboot? 8 Dec 2025, 10:24 pm

Highland communities and businesses will have their say on the NC500's future after overtourism concerns.

Fines issued after disabled bay painted around car while owner was on holiday 8 Dec 2025, 5:23 pm

Four tickets were placed on the car in south London whilst the owner was away on holiday.

Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare 8 Dec 2025, 4:11 pm

Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

'Disgraceful' Salah comments caused 'carnage' - pundits 8 Dec 2025, 2:36 pm

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is called a "disgrace" who has caused "carnage" at the club by pundits as the fallout continues from his explosive interview.

Australia's social media ban for children has left big tech scrambling 8 Dec 2025, 2:28 pm

The policy is the culmination of years of pressure on firms over online safety.

Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients 8 Dec 2025, 1:30 pm

Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.

Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery? 8 Dec 2025, 1:19 pm

What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.

Has Trump just made the US/Europe breakup official? 8 Dec 2025, 12:43 pm

The Trump administration warns European is facing “civilisational erasure”

How Sandie Peggie ruling could lead to big changes for employers 8 Dec 2025, 12:22 pm

A tribunal has ruled that the nurse was harassed by NHS Fife - but dismissed all other claims in her case.

Trump v Europe? 8 Dec 2025, 11:26 am

Trump administration says Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'.

Norris keen to 'live a normal few days' and 'forget I drive in F1' 8 Dec 2025, 9:18 am

Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning 25 Nov 2025, 10:00 pm

When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

How a high-flyer’s charm became a tool of deception 22 Nov 2025, 10:00 pm

Unmasking the Somerset high-flyer who conned his school friends and hundreds more.

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