The BBC's annual report discloses its highest-paid stars' salaries for 2024/25, with Gary Lineker earning £1.35m. The figures emerge as the broadcaster faces intense scrutiny over its corporate culture.
A damning IOPC report found 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct for Hillsborough failures, but none will be disciplined. Read the full findings.
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
The Bank of England's latest data shows new mortgage rates have dropped to 4.17%. Experts analyse the market ahead of the crucial interest rate decision. Read the full report.
Nearly half of UK drivers don't know they must report hitting goats to police within 24 hours. Discover which animal collisions require immediate police notification under Highway Code Rule 286.
Health experts warn all UK households of changing Covid symptoms ahead of Christmas. Learn the new signs and when to wear face masks to protect vulnerable groups.
Worcester councillors urge motorists to report and photograph pavement parking, highlighting risks to pedestrians. New research commissioned as 42% of drivers support a ban.
The BBC licence fee is projected to reach £197 by 2030, while over a million households stop paying. Discover the funding crisis facing the national broadcaster.
Over a million people have cancelled their BBC TV licence as the fee is forecast to rise to nearly £200. Discover why viewers are abandoning the service and the financial impact on the broadcaster.
House prices in London and Southern England record first annual fall in 18 months, while northern regions and Wales see continued growth. Budget uncertainty impacts buyer demand.
Police in Redditch discovered a significant cannabis grow with up to 40 plants after responding to a burglary report. A man and woman were arrested. Report crime anonymously.
A leaked OBR report reveals a new mansion tax on £2m+ properties and a three-year income tax threshold freeze. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget.
A premature OBR report reveals a three-year income tax threshold freeze, set to cost taxpayers billions and drag millions more pensioners into the tax net. Discover the full implications.
A damning report reveals unpaid carers are being pursued by the DWP for overpayments they didn't cause, causing severe distress and shame. Read the full investigation.
A damning report reveals systemic flaws in the DWP's handling of Carer's Allowance, leaving unpaid carers feeling 'criminalised'. Discover the findings and planned reforms.
Simon Cowell reveals his poignant final conversation with Liam Payne a year after the One Direction star's tragic death. Read the emotional interview details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces a new pay-per-mile car tax from Wednesday. Some EV drivers could face double taxation. Full details on the road pricing shake-up.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy may block the annual BBC TV licence fee increase amid an impartiality crisis. Will the £174.50 charge rise in April? Read the latest.
A stark report warns a quarter of children could be clinically obese by 2035 without urgent action on physical activity. Discover the findings and the call for investment.
Lighting and signalling issues are the most common reason for MOT failure. Learn simple weekly checks to ensure your car passes its annual roadworthiness exam.
Shock new data reveals a third of UK motorists face unexpected car repair costs, with the average bill now £650. Discover how to protect your finances from sudden garage costs.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that every state pensioner will become a taxpayer by 2027 unless the government grants an exemption. Discover the full impact of frozen tax thresholds.
Discover the five West Midlands towns named among the UK's 20 most underrated destinations for 2026 by KAYAK. Plan your next staycation now!
Derbyshire Police responded to reports of an abandoned dog near Matlock, only to discover a Sven reindeer toy from Disney's Frozen. Read the full amusing story.
Cadbury has reduced its Heroes, Roses & Twirl pouches from 300g to 270g while keeping the £5 price, a move slammed as 'dishonest' by shoppers.
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty under formal bullying investigation following workplace conduct review. The £355,000-a-year host faces escalated claims.
Discover the most popular and fastest-rising dog names in Birmingham for 2025. Find out if your pet's name made the list and see the full trends.
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
Find out why BBC's Return to Paradise is off air this week and when the detective drama will be back with its next episode. Full series available on iPlayer.
The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump for editing his Capitol riot speech but rejects his $1bn lawsuit demand. Read the latest developments in this ongoing media controversy.