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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?

The regulator Ofgem says the price cap will increase by 4% in October for millions of households.

26 Aug 2026 3:10 pm
Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump

The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.

26 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The singer's wit and wisdom

The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.

26 Aug 2026 2:12 pm
Heavy casualties feared as flash flood sweeps across parts of northern Nepal

The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.

26 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
Tottenham agree loan for Man City's Marmoush

Tottenham agree a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for 60m next summer.

26 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on

The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

26 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Man City's Gonzalez set for 52m Newcastle move

Newcastle United agree a deal worth up to 52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.

26 Aug 2026 1:29 pm
Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash

Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.

26 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
Bollywood actor's Indian festival ad withdrawn after row over outfit

Kriti Sanon has defended the ad in which she was seen celebrating the upcoming Hindu festival of Rakhi.

26 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Major gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid

Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel was arrested on Wednesday at his home in the north of Glasgow.

26 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain

When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom English.

26 Aug 2026 12:22 pm
Watch Nashville fans lay flowers in tribute

The BBC's Helena Humphrey is outside the Country Music Hall of Fame where fans gathered to mourn Dolly Parton.

26 Aug 2026 12:07 pm
Why India is importing sugar for the first time in nearly a decade

Domestic sugar prices have jumped nearly 40%, forcing India to import 1 million tonnes of the sweetener.

26 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
From influencers to queens of women's boxing - five years of MVP

On Saturday, Most Valuable Promotions celebrates its fifth anniversary. One of the feistiest upstarts in modern boxing has given a new platform to the world's best female fighters.

26 Aug 2026 11:58 am
Libyan cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70

A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.

26 Aug 2026 11:51 am
Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?

Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?

26 Aug 2026 11:34 am
Is Joao Pedro ready to break Chelsea's so-called number nine curse?

Joao Pedro took just 31 seconds to score his opening goal of the season - will the new number nine reach the 20 he scored last season while wearing the number 20 shirt?

26 Aug 2026 11:11 am
Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary are 'tip of the iceberg'

One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.

26 Aug 2026 10:44 am
Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care

Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.

26 Aug 2026 10:44 am
NHS failing child sex abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists

There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.

26 Aug 2026 9:37 am
BBC at Dolly Parton's Hollywood star as fans pay tribute

The BBC's LA correspondent Shaimaa Khalil spoke to fans gathered to mourn the country music star at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Tuesday evening.

26 Aug 2026 9:07 am
What was behind Dolly Parton's widespread appeal?

The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson looks at why the singer attracted such a range of fans.

26 Aug 2026 8:27 am
Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton

The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.

26 Aug 2026 6:28 am
As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps

Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.

26 Aug 2026 5:20 am
How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs

A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

26 Aug 2026 5:13 am
A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.

26 Aug 2026 5:11 am
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds

They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.

26 Aug 2026 5:10 am
O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a million miles to go after defeat in Austria.

26 Aug 2026 5:05 am
Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.

26 Aug 2026 4:55 am
Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community

Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes

26 Aug 2026 4:43 am
Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK

Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks

26 Aug 2026 4:41 am
Back to school: How to save on uniform costs

From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.

26 Aug 2026 4:38 am
Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high

Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.

26 Aug 2026 4:37 am
Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'

Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.

26 Aug 2026 4:07 am
The Papers: 'We will always love you, Dolly'

The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers.

26 Aug 2026 4:05 am
GB's Dart and Jones advance in US Open qualifying

Britons Harriet Dart and Fran Jones both make winning starts in their bids to reach the US Open singles main draw.

26 Aug 2026 3:57 am
Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies aged 61 one year after son's death

Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, dies of cancer one year after her son and co-star's death in a crash.

24 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
UK urges social media firms to remove dangerous driving videos

Defence minister Luke Pollard says here's no place for social media trend showing people driving the wrong way down roads.

24 Aug 2026 3:18 pm
Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada

The fire has burned around 10,500 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say.

24 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says

Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.

24 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
UK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location

The Montagu Harrier successfully nested for the second year running in the same secret location.

24 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
Mateta's contract claim leaves Palace with transfer decision

Following a dispute over the length of his contract, will Jean-Philippe Mateta stay at Crystal Palace beyond the transfer window?

24 Aug 2026 1:36 pm
Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for 2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

24 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan

Five years after the Talibans return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

24 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan

The former skippers say it is asic decency for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.

24 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles

Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

24 Aug 2026 8:57 am
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in 1 September stock market debut

The valuation is much lower than $100bn reached in a round of private fundraising in 2022.

24 Aug 2026 6:53 am
Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'

Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.

24 Aug 2026 6:04 am
Rain to return this week with chance of thunderstorms and flooding

Some much-needed rainfall is forecast through the coming week and will be welcome for places that have seen exceptionally dry and hot weather for much of the summer.

24 Aug 2026 5:35 am
The Papers: 'Pain beyond words' and 'Graduates face worst job market'

Photographs of the two police officers killed in a crash on Saturday morning lead several front pages on Monday.

24 Aug 2026 5:26 am