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Baby formula is one of the areas in which prices have risen by more than costs, the watchdog says.
British coaches are no longer allowed to weigh gymnasts under new rules to protect "physical and psychological health".
It appears the book mistakenly named a Royal Family member alleged to have questioned the skin colour of Harry and Meghan's baby.
The bodies of Hugo Morris, Harvey Owen, Wilf Fitchett and Jevon Hirst were found in a crashed car.
The singer had platinum blonde hair at the red carpet event for her Renaissance film premiere.
Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life.
Snow has already been falling across Scotland and the east coast of England, as far south as Norfolk.
The 41 men are recuperating in hospital after being trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand state for 17 days.
The pop legend steps up his campaign to eradicate HIV, as a new NHS testing scheme shows promising results.
Japan's Coast Guard says one person has died in the crash off Yakushima Island in south-western Japan.
An explosive eruption sends volcanic rock hurtling into the sea around Niijima Island, south of Tokyo.
The film based on one of Roald Dahl's most beloved characters has its world premiere in London.
After talks between UK and Greek leaders are cancelled, our Europe correspondent gauges the response in Athens.
No-one has been able to find out the true identity of a baby named Gabriel by medics, even with DNA.
A new book on rifts within the Royal Family is continuing to make headlines on Wednesday's front pages.
The son was among 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India's Uttarakhand state for 17 days.
Tamara was married at 12 and a mother at 13 - one of millions worldwide who marry before 18.
With over 6,000 classifications on Spotify, fewer fans choose their music by genre in the digital age.
A decade since disaster struck a busy Glasgow pub, survivor Michael Byrne speaks of the impact the tragedy had on him.
A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb didn't work out.
Looking for sizzling drama and untold intrigue? Our royal correspondent says you might be disappointed.
Sites under consideration could include the Chilterns, the Cotswolds and Dorset.
Bittersweet tributes pour in for Mali, who spent more than four decades all by herself.
The winner says after a buttercream flop trying not to blab about his victory was "challenging".
Older tenants are also struggling with essential bills as rents rise and the choice for tenants narrows.
The endorsement comes as Mrs Haley seeks to establish herself as the alternative to Mr Trump.
Nurseries and providers welcome a rise in funding rates but say demand could soon outstrip capacity.
The news comes after the hip hop mogul faced three sexual assault lawsuits in recent weeks.
National Grid ESO's scheme offers some households a chance to save on energy bills during peak hours.
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton gives an expansive, revealing interview as he reflects on the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Maddy Cusack's mother said the pressures faced by female footballers are "way too much".
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was asked to "consider future" in a recent letter from snooker's governing body.
Ally McCoist calls it a "disgrace" and Jermaine Jenas says Newcastle were "robbed" as a controversial late penalty denies them a memorable victory at Paris St-Germain.
Two points from six games last season. One from five this term. What do Celtic have to do to change Champions League narrative?
Watch Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta nutmeg midfielder Martin Odegaard in a training session, before running away in celebration.
Israelis released from Gaza say they endured very little food, intimidation and no word from outside.
Gazans are queuing for days to get fuel, but there is no guarantee they will be able to get any.
Diarrhoea is widespread in shelters and chronic illnesses are not being treated, the UN agency warns.
British-Israeli Noam Sagi spoke to the BBC after his mother Ada was freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
A total of 180 Palestinian prisoners have now been released from Israeli jails since last Friday.
Dozens of cars are seen queuing for fuel in Khan Younis as Gazans try to secure necessities during the ceasefire.
Eighty-one people captured during the 7 October attacks have been released by Hamas.
The BBC's Adnan Elbursh says he's seen many return to destroyed homes to search for clothing and blankets.
BBC Arabic and BBC Verify have pieced together how armed groups came together to train for the assault.
Ema and Yuly Cunio were let go with their mother on the fourth day of a truce between Israel and Hamas.
Yuval, Ofri and Oria Brodtz hugged their dog Rodney after being released by Hamas.
It brings the total number of Palestinians released since the first swap on Friday to 150.
The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president.
It comes after a four-day pause where hostages in Gaza and prisoners in Israel have been released.
Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released.
As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.
Abdurahman Al-Zaghal, who was shot in the head, is among the latest prisoners to be released.
Mohammad dar-Darwish, 17, was among 39 women and teenagers released on Saturday night after a nervous wait.
A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is running for a second day.
Energy prices will be lower this winter than last - but you may be able to save even more on your bill.
Cold Weather Payments are available to some when there is a run of sub-zero temperatures.
From being first in the queue to being more flexible, here are some tips on how to get ahead in the rental race.
The BBC's Lora Jones tells you four things you can do, if your landlord asks for more money.
Use our interactive calculator to find out how much more you'll be paying for energy each month.
Inflation may be easing but the impact of high interest rates is still to kick in for many people.
Millions of low-income households should have received the latest cost-of-living payment by 19 November.
Now the speech has been delivered, what does it mean for your finances in the months ahead?
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
National Insurance rates are falling, but other changes mean the overall tax burden is still rising.
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1. How to write emails that people will read. When you send an email, chances are that it is competing with hundreds of others for the recipient's attention. Here's how to compose emails that people will actually read, answer, and act on. READ MORE 2. Growth forecasts slashed. Official growth forecasts "paint a gloomy picture" despite the chancellor's claim that tax cuts will boost growth, said the BBC. In his Commons speech, Jeremy Hunt claimed the government had put the economy "back on track", but the Office for Budget Responsibility has cut its growth forecasts, to 0.7% in 2024 and 1.4% in 2025. It added that living standards would not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2028. TheAutumn Statement was an "attempt to hoodwink voters", said The Mirror, but the Daily Mail welcomed the "biggest tax cuts since the 1980s". Editor 3. No poll bounce for the Tories. The Conservatives have enjoyed no poll bounce after the government cut taxes in last week's autumn statement, according to a poll. Labour is on 42% (up two points from a week ago), the Conservatives are on 26% (-1), the Lib Dems 11% (-1), Reform 8% (-1) and the Greens are unchanged on 7%. Across all respondents, 23% of people polled thought the autumn statement was good, against 27% who thought it was bad, while nearly 50% were not sure. The Observer 4. Richest 1% produce most carbon. The richest 1% of humanity is responsible for more carbon emissions than the poorest 66%, according to a new report from Oxfam and Stockholm Environment Institute. "The great carbon divide" found that the elite group, made up of 77 million people including billionaires, millionaires and those paid more than $140,000 (£112,500) a year, accounted for 16% of all CO2 emissions in 2019. The twin crises of climate and inequality are "fuelling one another". The Guardian 5. These are the world’s 10 largest economies. 10, Italy $1.997 trillion GDP; 9, Russia, [$2.133]; 8, Canada [$2.200]; 7, France [$2.778]; 6, UK [$3.199]; 5, India [$3.469]; 4, Germany [$4.031]; 3, Japan [$4.301]; 2, China [$18,321; 1, US [$25,035]. The five largest economies make up half of the world’s GDP. The 10 largest account for two-thirds, while the 25 largest represent 84% of the world’s GDP. Together, the remaining 167 nations account for just 16% of global GDP. World Economic Forum |
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6. The introverted leader. It's often thought that the best leaders need to be extroverts or outgoing. However, many experts say that is not the case. While extroverted leaders have important strengths, they also tend to command the centre of attention and take over discussions. Thoughtful communication and critical thinking are two important leadership traits associated with introverts. In a dynamic, unpredictable environment, these are the qualities that the most effective leaders possess. Editor 7. Universities add Small Talk 101. Where is university tuition going? In some cases, to classes that help future grads practice the dying art of small talk. That’s because educators and employers alike have noticed today’s youngest workers are sorely lacking soft skills. With just 54% of employers saying university students are very or extremely proficient communicators, professors are now adding mixers and networking events to their curricula. The focus on improving interpersonal skills appears to be working, said teachers. The Wall Street Journal 8. Worst couriers named. Online shoppers are still enduring "substandard" delivery services, according to Citizens Advice. A study by the group found that more than one in three shoppers, or 13.3m people, experienced a delivery problem with the last parcel they received. Evri, formerly Hermes, was recorded as the worst provider, followed by Yodel. The Independent 9. Decorate with AI. Microsoft has unveiled an AI tool that remote workers can use to “clean up” their homes during video calls. The “decorate your background” feature, which will be rolled out on Microsoft Teams next year, eliminates mess and clutter, and can be used to add house plants, lights and even a Christmas tree. Daily Mail 10. The bottom line. 77% of adults in Great Britain think the Government has achieved not very much or not much at all in the 12 months since Rishi Sunak became PM. YouGov |
A decade since disaster struck a busy Glasgow pub, survivor Michael Byrne speaks of the impact the tragedy had on him.
Noam Sagi's mother Ada, 75, is one of the 12 hostages released by Hamas on Tuesday evening.
It is the first transatlantic flight powered solely by alternative fuels.
Hughie was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020, and has gone on to raise thousands with best friend Freddie.
Actress Catherine Tate says she "still to this day" does not know why she was cast in the show.
Fans clapped in memory of four Shrewsbury teenagers who died in a car crash in north Wales.
The Solent Sky Museum saved part of the BAC 1-11 from the scrapheap.
The UK foreign secretary calls for those responsible for "settler violence" in the West Bank to be prosecuted and put in prison.
The former defence secretary recalls telling Moscow 10 days ahead of the invasion: "Don't do it, please don't".
Boat passengers stopped to watch the stag jump into the water off west coast of Scotland
Charlie and Naga looked visibly shocked when the angry aliens burst in to the BBC Breakfast studio.
The provost of Inverness is seen cleaning her windows while tuned into a committee meeting at home.
The K-pop stars were at Buckingham Palace on the first day of the South Korean president's state visit.
Honouring the South Korean state visit, the military band surprised tourists by switching to K-pop.
The chancellor is challenged on his claim about a growing economy, after predictions of a recession.
The shadow chancellor says "growth has hit a dead end" under Tory leadership, with working people "worse off".
Jeremy Hunt says the government will invest £500m over the next two years to fund more "innovation centres" to help make the UK an "AI powerhouse".
The shadow chancellor says the country is crying out for a change of government.
The chancellor says the government takes decisions for the long-term.
In a statement, the BBC said it has "decided to rest the UK show", after a serious crash last December.
The mysterious artist reveals his first name is Robbie when speaking to Nigel Wrench in 2003.
Thousands of birds were captured on camera swooping above a nature reserve near Preston.
Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.
Vallance made the remarks at the Covid-19 inquiry when presented with a diary entry he made during the pandemic.
Arriving as David William Donald Cameron, he is sworn in as the peer Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton.
The shadow chancellor criticises intimidation of MPs, since the Israel-Gaza war began.
Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the chancellor says he will not introduce cuts that fuel inflation.
The shadow chancellor said Labour would use the September inflation to raise benefits.
The Radio 2 presenter turned runner has raised more than £4.1m for Children in Need.
The Duchess of Sussex joined actors and celebrities at the annual event.
The presenter questioned the home secretary over the government's plans to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda.
The prime minister says a new government treaty will prove Rwanda is a safe country to send migrants to.
YouTuber Brandon B shares how he ended up running a viral video empire with over 1 billion views.
A month since Storm Babet hammered eastern Scotland, many residents in the town of Brechin are still displaced.
The King celebrated his 75th birthday with a party at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire.
A 41-gun salute is fired in London's Green Park as part of the day's celebrations.
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman looked like he'd seen a ghost on BBC Breakfast.
Suella Braverman has been sacked as home secretary following days of speculation over her future.
The prime minister, his wife Akshata Murty and two daughters mark the Hindu festival of lights.
King Charles leads a sombre Remembrance Sunday service as the nation falls silent.
Video shows the scale of the biggest UK pro-Palestinian rally since the start of the war.
Video posted online shows the minister being ushered by police through a London station.
Members of the group were heard using racist language and singing an offensive chant about Allah.
Video shows huge flames and plumes of grey smoke rising into the sky in Newark.
The new statues are installed at the Royal Albert Hall as part of its 150th anniversary.
The nation falls silent to mark the end of World War One in 1918, and remember those lost in conflict.
The owner of a Blackburn pub speaks to the BBC after discovering the alleged dining deception on CCTV.
A black BMW convertible is brought to a stop by a number of police cars, and the driver is arrested.
A judge dismissed the assault case against Dustin Lance Black over inconsistencies in evidence.
The Princess of Wales also met regimental mascot Emrys Jones, a Welsh Mountain Pony.
Lynne Fuller was working on Aldi's checkout when her boyfriend surprised her with a proposal.
The King leads the State Opening of Parliament, his first as monarch.
The prince says 1.5 million people were "positively impacted" by the finalists in the first year of the award.
Pictures and videos shared on social media capture the brightly coloured phenomenon.
Cake artist Emma Jayne rises to the occasion with a king-size creation of Charles III.
Footage posted on social media shows clashes with riot police in Edinburgh.
The BBC's Dan Johnson surveys the damage after Storm Ciarán struck St Clement.
Labour leader says a "humanitarian pause" is the only practical way to alleviate suffering in the region.
Homes were damaged, cars were submerged and huge waves battered the coast.
Jessica O'Reilly was asleep at her home in Jersey when the sound of Storm Ciarán woke her.
The Prince of Wales was said to have “kept up really well” during a dragon boat training session.
The Prince and Princess of Wales rode bikes around a track with obstacles.
The Bryant family continue to search for answers after their son vanished without a trace in 2013.
The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.
London's Christmas lights will be begin to be illuminated from Thursday 2 November.
Video footage shared with the BBC by a resident in St Clement, Jersey, shows the destruction Storm Ciarán caused.
King Charles said felt "great sorrow" for the Empire's actions during Kenya's struggle for independence.
The legendary singer treats BBC viewers to a melody and says he won't use AI in his work.
A day after Dominic Cummings is challenged about some emails about a colleague in No 10 from 2020, she gives her reaction..
Boris Johnson's former adviser tells the Covid inquiry his claims about the judgement of "a lot of senior people was widespread" back in 2020.
Members of Lib Dem MP Layla Moran's extended family are sheltering in a church in Gaza.
A Palestinian living in Glasgow spoke to thousands who joined a rally calling for a ceasefire.
Patrick McCabe, 28, and Ronnie Beckett, 19, have both been jailed following the police chase.
Officers were trying to recover a scooter that they believe had been stolen and involved in crime.
The six sets of siblings were all treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
The MP's ex-assistant spoke anonymously to the BBC’s Hannah Miller. His testimony has been voiced by an actor.
The Australian pop star was spotted by the BBC's Jeremy Vine while cycling in central London.
Drone video shows the extent of the car park fire, which destroyed more than 1,400 vehicles.
Steven Nelson aimed an object at officers who went to his aid at the side of a busy motorway.
Video shows a tree toppling and being washed away as the Balruddery Burn is hit by Babet.
The prime minister spoke to reporters from Cairo, where he was holding meetings on the crisis in Gaza.
The holiday jet skidded off the runway after trying to land in wet and windy conditions.
Three people have died since Thursday, when the storm first took hold.
BBC correspondents at the count in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire tells u why these by-election results matter.
Labour overturned huge Conservative majorities to win by-elections in Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth.
Heavy seas, lashing rain and hair-raising landings - some of the key moments as Storm Babet hits Scotland.
Rishi Sunak tells Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu he is proud to stand with him in the "darkest hour".
MP Theo Clarke tells the Commons she thought she was going to die in a traumatic experience giving birth.
Counting is under way in two by-elections for seats in the House of Commons.
A KLM aircraft performed a go-around during its approach to Aberdeen Airport on Tuesday morning.
Heavy seas in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire have been captured on camera as Storm Babet arrives.
Almost a decade since the 2014 referendum, the BBC’s Glenn Campbell brings us up to speed on where things stand with an indyref2.
They were taking part in Live Action Role Play, where players invent a character in a fantasy world.
Bus-loving seven-year-old Vincent, who is autistic, saw a dream come true during the visit.
Archbishop Costakis Evangelou MBE is known as the Boxing Bishop of Edmonton.
The first minister's in-laws were told there was going to be an imminent strike in the region where they are trapped.
Mariam, a young British-Palestinian trying to cross the border into Egypt, speaks of her fears.
Borth United in Wales calls off Saturday's game against Tywyn Bryncrug FC after pitch is flooded.
The Prince and Princess of Wales joked about their favourite emojis during a Radio 1 interview.
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