Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop

Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

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'Is this all good debt or bad debt?'

Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also serious debt

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Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive

The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

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Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031

The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.

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Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts

Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.

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Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law

New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.

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Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war

The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

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'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest

Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.

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Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

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Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

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'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

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Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.

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Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.

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Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability

Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.

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Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy

The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities".

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New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge

Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.

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Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS

The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.

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US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender'

The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.

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Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left

Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.

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I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape

The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.

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Police identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting

Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.

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Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls

Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.

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Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties

Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised "terrible judgement" in keeping contact with Epstein.

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Family of Zambia's ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation - lawyers

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu's body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

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US attorney general criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released

Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.

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Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down

The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?

With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

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What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?

The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.

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Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact

Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

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The Bottom Line

Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?

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Indian man admits plot to kill US-based Sikh separatist leader

Nikhil Gupta faces a possible 40-year sentence in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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'Canadians are with you,' says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil

The Canadian prime minister attended a vigil with federal leaders and paid tribute to the eight victims.

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Leak damages 19th Century painting in latest Louvre setback

A catalogue of incidents at the world's most visited museum have placed museum bosses come under increasing scrutiny.

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Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark

Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

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Top Goldman Sachs lawyer who called Epstein 'Uncle Jeffrey' resigns

Emails show the high-flying attorney likened the convicted paedophile to "an older brother" and accepted luxury gifts.

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Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass

"We are sorry," says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism.

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Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony

Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.

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More than 180 survivors engaged in Harrods abuse redress scheme

The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner.

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US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs

The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.

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Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England

Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.

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Bad Bunny makes history as Trump criticises 'terrible' Super Bowl show

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny makes history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world's biggest stage.

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No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

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The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media

After decades working in the private tech industry, Julia Inman Grant now finds herself on the other side.

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'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe return.

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Pandora to switch from silver to platinum over price surge

The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.

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Israeli intelligence chief's brother charged with smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

Bezalel Zini, an Israeli military reservist on active duty, is accused of smuggling 14 cartons of cigarettes in exchange for $117,000.

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Funeral firm executives face fraud charges in court

Safe Hands collapsed in 2022, leaving 46,000 customers without the funeral plans they had paid for.

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The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus

Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

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How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelled

The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999.

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France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil

A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.

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X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok

Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.

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BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son

Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.

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Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent

Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

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Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back

The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show

The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

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Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.

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US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal

The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

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