We’re looking at further online safety rules, says minister

Paul Seddon Political reporter Watch: New Ofcom rules “foundation” for safer internet but “not end of the conversation” says Heidi Alexander The government is considering further action to keep children safe online... Read more »

Electric cars will be cheaper to buy, pledges Heidi Alexander

Jennifer Meierhans Business reporter Watch Heidi Alexander “guarantees” electric vehicle costs will be lowered The government will make it cheaper for people to buy an electric car, the transport secretary has told... Read more »

Victim support in NI ‘not good enough’

PA Media Cara Hunter MLA has asked for funding to help remove intimate images which have been posted without consent Support for victims of so-called revenge porn in Northern Ireland “isn’t good... Read more »

Wales suffer heavy defeat to crash out

Simon Davies BBC Sport Wales Chris Wathan BBC Sport Wales FAW After a goal against France, Jess Fishlock was unable to add to her Euro 2025 tally on her record-extending 165th appearance... Read more »

Snow Patrol and Gracie Abrams bring TRNSMT to a close

Jonathan Geddes BBC Scotland Glasgow and West reporter Getty Images Snow Patrol headlined the final night of TRNSMT TRNSMT music festival has come to a close in Glasgow with Snow Patrol topping... Read more »

Airport cancels flights after plane ‘fireball’

Harriet Heywood BBC News, Essex Smoke rises at Southend Airport after the plane crash An aircraft has crashed at London Southend Airport. Essex Police said it was alerted to a 12-metre plane... Read more »

Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa explains why he quit hit BBC show

Ncuti Gatwa surprised fans when he quit Doctor Who, regenerating into Billie Piper in a shock twist Ncuti Gatwa, the star of Doctor Who, has announced his departure from the iconic role... Read more »

Fury as Midland road ‘melts’ and sticks to tyres and flip flops in heatwave

Questions asked about why road surface cannot stand up to 30C heat when highways in warmer parts of the world have no issues Gorsemoor Road in Cannock is ‘melting’ in the heat,... Read more »

Measles outbreak across north west as child dies and Salford among worst affected

Health bosses blame a slowdown in uptake of MMR vaccine for a spike in cases A child with measles Fresh warnings have been issued about a spike in measles cases in parts... Read more »

When is GCSE results day 2025 and what students should bring with them on the day

GCSE results day is an important day for every student thinking about further education GCSE Results Day(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live) Thousands of nervous students across the UK are anticipating the arrival of... Read more »