Watch: Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UK
Some migrants are being encouraged to fabricate abuse allegations in order to stay in the UK.
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being…
Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon
From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate…
Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000…
Bank of England boss tells BBC he won’t rush interest rate rises
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision “very very difficult”.
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children’s safety
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.
Lyse Doucet in Iran: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
The BBC’s chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.
Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say
Lebanon’s government condemns as a “flagrant crime” the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.
US war on Iran was a ‘mistake’, says Reeves
The chancellor’s criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.