Former Post Office boss Alan Cook apologises at inquiry
Analysis8:20 Zoe Conway Employment correspondent, reporting from the inquiry The inquiry will hear from two men who were at the very top of running the Post Office at the height…
Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon to death in its largest-ever fraud case
Asia Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon to death in its largest-ever fraud case Enlarge this image Businesswoman Truong My Lan, front center, attends a trial in Ho Chi Minh City,…
UK economy grew slightly in February
The economy grew by 0.1%, official figures show, with the production sector providing the biggest boost.
WhatsApp self-harm groups left parents ‘terrified’
Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.
Paxman: Parkinson’s makes you wish you’d not been born
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US restricts travel for employees in Israel
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Labour wants to increase defence spending to 2.5%
19 minutes ago About sharing By Kate Whannel Political reporter, BBC News A Labour government would aim to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP “as soon as resources allow”,…
UK food production at threat after extreme flooding
46 minutes ago About sharing Debbie Wilkins has backed warnings that continued extreme weather is now threatening UK food production By Malcolm Prior and Lucy Vladev BBC News rural affairs…
Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands
1 hour ago About sharing By Jemma Crew & Tim Johns BBC News Unpaid carers who have been told to repay thousands of pounds of benefits after accidentally earning too…
Harry Kane says children ‘fine’ after car crash
38 minutes ago About sharing Bavarian Police said all involved suffered minor injuries By Andre Rhoden-Paul BBC News Harry Kane’s three eldest children have been taken to hospital with minor…