Business
Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls
Wage growth in the UK eased to 4.5% between September and November, official figures suggest, following a sharp slowdown in private sector…
Susan Darwin
I focus on highlighting the latest in news and politics. With a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront, I aim to share stories that inspire progress, critical thinking, and informed discussions on today's most pressing issues.
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Where tech leaders now choose to meet
For a long time, tech events were built around scale. The bigger the crowd, the stronger the perception of success. Attendance numbers…
Business
4 strategies for when you’re going to lose your job but you don’t know when
Most of us know that job loss is emotionally difficult, but what’s less talked about is the experience of knowing you will be terminated…
Culture
Australian Open 2026: Madison Keys overcomes nerves to beat Oleksandra Oliynykova to start title defence
If Madison Keys was not nervous enough about starting her Australian Open title defence, facing an unknown opponent only added to the…
Business
'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours
Nichola RutherfordBBC Scotland News When Lachlan Lindsay was eight, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Surgeons acted quickly and he…
News
Australia parliament votes on tighter gun controls after Bondi shooting
Australia's lower house of parliament has voted in favour of a national gun buyback programme and new checks on firearm licence…
Business
Northern Lights illuminate UK skies in hues of pink and green
Skies across the UK have been illuminated in hues of green and pink by the Northern Lights. The natural phenomenon - known as the Aurora…
News
Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours
A surfer has been bitten by a shark, the fourth attack along Australia's New South Wales (NSW) coastline in under 48 hours. The…
Business
Thousands in San Francisco mourn beloved albino alligator, Claude
Claude wasn't much of a talker, he barely moved, and never wore a costume to entice his audience - but on Sunday, hundreds gathered in San…
Business
Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark
Helen Briggs,Environment correspondentand Gwyndaf Hughes,Science videographer Watch: hedgehogs have been busy in our gardens at night…
News
Ros Atkins on...President Trump's year in numbers
Executive orders, pardons, trips and Truth Social posts - the BBC’s Analysis Editor breaks down Donald Trump’s first year back in office,…
News
Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Donald Trump has vowed to "100%" follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take…
Business
Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
Simon Jack,Business editorand Jonah Fisher,Climate correspondent Inspections without notice, regular MOT-style checks and compulsory water…
News
Newscast - Trump: “I No Longer Feel An Obligation To Think Purely Of Peace”
Available for over a year President Trump has said he no longer feels “an obligation to think purely of peace” after not being awarded the…
Business
Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham: 'I do not want to reconcile with my family'
"I do not want to reconcile with my family," Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham has said in a statement addressing his strained relationship with his…
News
Trump ties Greenland demands to Nobel Prize in message to Norway leader
US President Donald Trump has said he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace after he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last…
News
Harry made 'paranoid' by Daily Mail publisher's unlawful actions, court hears
Maia Daviesand Tom Symonds & Imogen James,Royal Courts of Justice Watch: Prince Harry arrives at the High Court in London on Monday…
Fashion
Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has died at the age of 93. In a statement posted on Instagram the…
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Former chief constable Craig Guildford 'to face misconduct investigation'
The former chief constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct…
News
Las Vegas’s Sphere may be getting a sibling in an unexpected location
Is the future of concert venues more spheres? It seems so. Following on the success of Sphere in Las Vegas, plans are underway to bring a…
News
Trump reveals link between Nobel Prize snub and his stance on Greenland
U.S. Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling…
News
Why small businesses are saying they aren’t planning on hiring many recent grads in 2026
Small businesses are planning to hire fewer recent college graduates than they did in 2025, making it likely harder for this cohort to…
News
Swiss deadly fire bar owners' lawyers condemn 'vindictiveness'
The lawyers of the owners of a Swiss bar where a deadly fire broke out on New Year's Eve killing 40 people and injuring 116 have broken…
News
More than 13,000 pounds of chicken recalled over Listeria concerns
Nearly seven tons of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast products are being recalled over Listeria concerns. According to a Jan. 16 U.S.…