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Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:00:04 GMT)
A minimum learning period of up to six months could be introduced for learner drivers

Trump claims US oil firms could be 'up and running' in Venezuela within 18 months (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:57:22 GMT)
Trump is open about his ambitions for scaled-up US operations, but analysts say such plans would take time.

Fujitsu 'not a parasite' for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:56:44 GMT)
Fujitsu's European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:43:47 GMT)
The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting

Next raises profit forecast to £1.15bn after bumper Christmas sales (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:15:07 GMT)
Festive trading at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand this year.

The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:01:52 GMT)
Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.

Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:03:10 GMT)
The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.

Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:48:31 GMT)
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop to enter administration (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:59:02 GMT)
The firms' owner said "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position

Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:26:38 GMT)
The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.

Anonymous crypto gambler made $436,000 on Maduro capture (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:44:35 GMT)
The account placed a $32,000 wager just before Trump announced the Venezuelan leader was in US custody.

Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:30:23 GMT)
The chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.

Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape? (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:06:01 GMT)
Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses.

Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:43:50 GMT)
Elon Musk's social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.

US oil companies gain after seizure of Venezuela's Maduro (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:03:58 GMT)
Investors bet the action may open opportunities to tap the country's oil wealth.

What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe? (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:18:41 GMT)
Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?

Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:52:29 GMT)
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.

Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work? (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:35:11 GMT)
Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

The French university where spies go for training (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:02:00 GMT)
Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.

Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return (Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:06:54 GMT)
Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break.

How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China (Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:02:08 GMT)
The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis (Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT)
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:04:25 GMT)
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool (Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:04:45 GMT)
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market (Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:05:38 GMT)
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers? (Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:07:27 GMT)
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist? (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT)
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:10 GMT)
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world (Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:06:44 GMT)
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:40:05 GMT)
The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

How Geese took flight to become 'Gen Z's first great American band' (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:59:13 GMT)
The New Yorkers, who are fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2026, say they're 'still processing' their rise.

Ashley Tisdale says she quit her 'toxic mom group' (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:03:52 GMT)
The High School Musical actress says she left the group of new mothers after being "brought to tears".

Pneumonia made me miss Mani's funeral, Ryder says (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:39:47 GMT)
The Happy Mondays singer says he collapsed suddenly after touring with his other band, Black Grape.

Artist and fashion writer Molly Parkin dies (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:01:05 GMT)
Artist, fashion designer, broadcaster and writer Molly Parkin was one of Wales' most colourful personalities.

'I'm a nice person - but changed my mind on The Traitors' (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:47:19 GMT)
Judy Wilson, from South Yorkshire, entered the castle alongside daughter Roxy.

Brookside stars join Hollyoaks after soap return (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:42:43 GMT)
The worlds of Hollyoaks and Brookside will collide once again as two familiar faces join the cast.

Timothée's shoutout for Kylie and other moments from Critics' Choice Awards (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:46:54 GMT)
Jessie Buckley won best actress and Adolescence also scooped four awards on the night in California.

Apprentice contestant accused of racist posts (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:32:57 GMT)
Munaf is accused of misconduct after sharing a series of "offensive" posts over a two-year period.

TV doctor Punam Krishan reveals breast cancer diagnosis (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:30:41 GMT)
The 42-year-old, who is known for the BBC's Morning Live and Strictly 2024, says she is "healing".

Tomorrowland to hold its first ever Asia festival in Thailand (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:31:17 GMT)
Founded 20 years ago, Tomorrowland has grown into one of the most iconic celebrations of electronic music.

Parents say babies failed by delayed diagnosis like Jesy Nelson's twins (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:12:23 GMT)
After Little Mix star Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses.

Total War and the battle of accuracy vs authenticity (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:00:44 GMT)
Ahead of Medieval III, the makers of the strategy series say it's about balancing accuracy with fun.

Corriedale cast 'one big family' during filming (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:44:53 GMT)
The one-off crossover episode will be filled with tragedy, drama, joy and laughter says producer.

Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change (Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:02:47 GMT)
Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it "has now become an ideological statement".

Jesy Nelson told her twin babies may 'never walk' (Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:09:08 GMT)
The former Little Mix star said her girls have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:02:40 GMT)
Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

Sound of 2026: Reluctant rockers Royel Otis tipped for success (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:02:28 GMT)
The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.

South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma (Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:15:58 GMT)
The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault.

Jessie Buckley 'overwhelmed' to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet (Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:02:40 GMT)
"She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.

Corrie and Emmerdale collide for first time in explosive crossover episode (Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:34:25 GMT)
Characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale come face-to-face for the first time in Corriedale.

The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India (Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:12:34 GMT)
Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025.

Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close (Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:13:42 GMT)
Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

The Traitors returns with new 'secret traitor' in major shake-up (Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:06:30 GMT)
Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor".

Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth? (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:05:40 GMT)
Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

Some of the best TV in years is coming - here are the highlights (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:27:06 GMT)
We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

Style trends to look out for: Bold colours, tassels and loud luxury (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:54:47 GMT)
These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:45:45 GMT)
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

12 books you need to read in 2026 (Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:14:43 GMT)
Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026 (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:08:12 GMT)
Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.

Why is K-pop band NewJeans on the rocks? (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:47:27 GMT)
The group is losing one of its members - in yet another twist in a bitter year-long feud with its record label.

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