Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works' as part of leadership pitch

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:04 GMT

He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year.

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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:24:30 GMT

YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

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Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:14:46 GMT

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.

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UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

Thu, 21 May 2026 01:16:51 GMT

The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

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Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:07:46 GMT

BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

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Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:10:10 GMT

A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.

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'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:53:07 GMT

Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.

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SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:32 GMT

Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

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I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:18:36 GMT

Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.

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Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:14:23 GMT

Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.

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Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:28:28 GMT

France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

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London bus driver dies after assault on bridge

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:11:14 GMT

Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.

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Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:37:02 GMT

The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.

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From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:04:08 GMT

After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.

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The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:15:40 GMT

A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.

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The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:14:10 GMT

Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.

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How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses

Thu, 21 May 2026 02:24:33 GMT

Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.

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Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:44:41 GMT

Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

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Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:58:01 GMT

A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.

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Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:15:29 GMT

Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.

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Trump moots talks with Taiwan's leader in departure from protocol

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:03:33 GMT

It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.

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Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:01:54 GMT

The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

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Photographer charged with stealing camera of Bondi shooting victim after attack

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:45:07 GMT

The man is alleged to have stolen Peter Meagher's camera after the shooting and sold it days later.

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Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:42:37 GMT

The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.

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UK to provide up to £20m to help contain ebola outbreak

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:47:01 GMT

In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

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Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:36:41 GMT

Avalon Airport's domestic terminal was closed for several hours on Thursday after a suspicious item was found.

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Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year

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Trump gets 'forever' immunity on his past tax affairs

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:48:00 GMT

The US president's extraordinary new deal for himself and members of his family

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'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:53:07 GMT

Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.

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Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion over Spygate

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:15:29 GMT

Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.

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Secrets, acting & 16 years unbeaten - in camp with Usyk

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:03:05 GMT

Oleksandr Usyk tells BBC Sport about his "secret plan" for the future, possible moving into acting and how a defeat 16 years ago fuelled him on the path to greatness.

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The 'F1 of athletics'? Athlos announces London debut

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:01:40 GMT

The all-female track meet Athlos will be hosted in London for the first time later this year as it expands to two events.

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Vote for your favourite moment from 52 years of Football Focus

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:45 GMT

Vote for which Football Focus moment you want to be shown again in the programme's final episode on Sunday.

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Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:06:47 GMT

Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory.

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Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:55:22 GMT

Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.

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