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Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion
Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.
'Vile' sex abuser with dozens of child victims jailed
The 130 charges relate to 47 victims, some from England, of which 46 were children at the time of the offending.
Russian spies planned to kidnap journalist, trial hears
The Old Bailey has heard a Russian spy cell planned to kidnap a journalist and smuggle him out of the UK.
Bosses of world’s largest LGBT news site PinkNews accused of sexual misconduct
Ex-staff members say they saw one of the couple who runs the site kissing and touching a drunk colleague.
King presents Elizabeth Emblems to families of those who died on duty
King Charles presents a new award recognising those who died in public service.
Turkey's 3m Syrian refugees face big decision on going home or staying
Thousands of Syrians have flocked to Turkey's borders with Syria, but not everyone will want to go back yet.
Luke Littler trends higher than PM on Google in UK this year
The star is the top searched athlete and behind only the Princess of Wales and Donald Trump overall.
How Hamlet found a virtual stage in Grand Theft Auto
New documentary Grand Theft Hamlet follows actors attempting Shakespeare inside GTA during lockdown.
How meddling blamed on Russia exploited real grievances in Romania
Romanians are still stunned by the last-minute cancellation of the presidential election after allegations of "massive" meddling by Moscow.
Thames Water boss defends exec bonuses as sewage spills soar
The company saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to swell.
Bodies showing signs of torture found at Damascus hospital, rebels say
Pictures showed bodies wrapped in blood-stained shrouds piled up inside a morturary at Harasta Hospital near Damascus.
The woman helping amputees rebuild their lives in war-torn Ukraine
Olga Rudnieva is supporting Ukrainian soldiers who have lost limbs in the front line to return from injury even stronger.
'I'm scanning every face' - one woman's search for the family she has lost
A woman whose grandfather, father and brothers were detained by the military tells the BBC it is "devastating" that they are still missing.
Thames Water sewage spills soar as firm fights for survival
Thames Water saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to swell.
Saydnaya Prison: Inside Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’
The search for loved ones inside Syria's detention centres
Search for missing man near ford flooded in storm
Northumbria Police says searches continue after reports of concern for welfare of a man in his 40s.
Blow to UK as equipment hire giant Ashtead heads for US
The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.
What we know about Luigi Mangione, the IT graduate charged over CEO shooting
The man suspected of gunning down a health executive in New York was found with a ghost gun, $10,000 and fake ID.
Sabalenka voted WTA Player of the Year
World number one Aryna Sabalenka is voted the WTA Player of the Year after securing four titles in 2024.
Stop non-priority spending, Treasury warns ministers
Rachel Reeves promises to take an "iron fist" to waste, but the Tories say her sums do not add up.