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'Double whammy' of flu and strikes a risk to patients, Streeting says
Hospitals could struggle with rising numbers of flu patients and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week, says Health Secretary.

Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.

UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless
A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.

The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem
With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen

Taylor Swift shown in tears after she met Southport attack families
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

Trump's Gaza peace plan struggles to progress as Israel and Hamas face tough choices
Getting both sides to move onto the second stage is a huge challenge for Washington, as Gazans continue to suffer the longer it takes.

Chief of South Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test
Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose.

Adult film actress Bonnie Blue to be deported from Bali
The adult film actress was cleared of breaking the country's strict anti-pornography laws.

King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast
King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel
The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.

Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter
NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

Cold, 'super flu' or Covid - how to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been named game of the year at this year's Game Awards.

Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.

Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?
The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Secret £3.5m cannabis farm that stood out like a 'beacon' in sleepy village
They had hired two men to help, and were making products such as cannabis-infused chocolate bars.

Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China's schools for 'rebellious' teens
Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help.

The nuclear power station on the front line of an election battle
Scotland's last operational plant, at Torness in East Lothian, is scheduled to cease operating in 2030.

Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.

Stop treating so many patients, NHS managers tell hospitals
Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.

Boys to be focus of UK's strategy on violence against women
Changing attitudes among boys and young men will be central to the government's plan, the BBC is told.

Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak
The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting

Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend
Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.

Guinness canning factory staff begin eight-day strike - but firm says no disruption to supplies
About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.

Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls
The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.

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Is Flu Different This Winter?
The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up