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FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time (Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:34:43 GMT)
A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller (Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:03:38 GMT)
It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports (Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:20:35 GMT)
The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026 (Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:04:07 GMT)
The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials (Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:52:20 GMT)
The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

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.

Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall (Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:03:14 GMT)
Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:07:11 GMT)
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.

Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:00:20 GMT)
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:55:07 GMT)
The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:12:21 GMT)
The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.

US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:02:31 GMT)
It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025 (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:03:06 GMT)
Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:04:06 GMT)
The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:30:39 GMT)
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:33:29 GMT)
The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:32:33 GMT)
The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:12:38 GMT)
Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:02:30 GMT)
The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:48:15 GMT)
The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:24:38 GMT)
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met' (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:09:17 GMT)
HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026 (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:22:44 GMT)
Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

Why are young people leaving to work abroad? (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:02:52 GMT)
Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:10:48 GMT)
The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:37:26 GMT)
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ? (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:17:35 GMT)
New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.

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.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

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".

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.

Tiffany Calver on breaking the glass ceiling as she leaves 1Xtra (Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:48:54 GMT)
Tiffany Calver made headlines when she was announced in 2018 but now she's ready for new challenges.

Clare Balding pays tribute to 'one of a kind' dad (Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:58:34 GMT)
Ian Balding, the legendary trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, dies at the age of 87.

EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding (Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:06:06 GMT)
Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.

'Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person' (Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:39:57 GMT)
Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.

From Harry Potter to Doctor Who - archives show stars before they were famous (Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:43:52 GMT)
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days.

The Archers cast recreate lost first episode for 75th anniversary (Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:07:26 GMT)
The recording of the first episode didn't survive, so the current cast have recreated the opening scene.

I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer (Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:08:26 GMT)
Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role.

Strictly's Ellie and Vito still dancing together every week (Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:01:59 GMT)
From Strictly sequins to presenting dreams, Ellie Goldstein speaks about her future ambitions.

Gladiator Giant to revert to birth surname... Bigg (Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:09:53 GMT)
Jamie Christian-Johal said his recent divorce and ADHD diagnosis prompted the move.

Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025 (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:03:06 GMT)
Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:45:20 GMT)
Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.

Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71 (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:07:51 GMT)
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.

Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:22:36 GMT)
Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants (Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:24:42 GMT)
A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.

Look back at the notable deaths of 2025 (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:55:44 GMT)
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:30:25 GMT)
The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work.

In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:18:24 GMT)
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025 (Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:10:50 GMT)
Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives (Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:10:15 GMT)
Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.

Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:18:57 GMT)
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

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.

Longplayer: The 1,000-year-long musical composition (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:05:16 GMT)
The composition, by Jem Finer of the Pogues, has been playing since 31 December 1999.

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