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Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".
January 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".
The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".
Home Office to scrap Boris Johnson's police staffing grant
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is to replace the grant with ringfenced funding for neighbourhood officers.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is to replace the grant with ringfenced funding for neighbourhood officers.
January 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Home Office to scrap Boris Johnson's police staffing grant
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is to replace the grant with ringfenced funding for neighbourhood officers.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is to replace the grant with ringfenced funding for neighbourhood officers.
'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
January 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
Man charged with murder after remains found
Michael Bretton is charged with murder over the disappearance of Wiltshire man Craig Hurcombe.
Michael Bretton is charged with murder over the disappearance of Wiltshire man Craig Hurcombe.
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Man charged with murder after remains found
Michael Bretton is charged with murder over the disappearance of Wiltshire man Craig Hurcombe.
Michael Bretton is charged with murder over the disappearance of Wiltshire man Craig Hurcombe.
Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.
Water restored for most after week of disruption
South East Water says tankers are pumping water into the network in the Bidborough area.
South East Water says tankers are pumping water into the network in the Bidborough area.
January 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Water restored for most after week of disruption
South East Water says tankers are pumping water into the network in the Bidborough area.
South East Water says tankers are pumping water into the network in the Bidborough area.
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
January 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
Ofsted inspects school over MP visit postponement
Ofsted is concerned a school "may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit" from a Bristol MP.
Ofsted is concerned a school "may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit" from a Bristol MP.
January 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Ofsted inspects school over MP visit postponement
Ofsted is concerned a school "may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit" from a Bristol MP.
Ofsted is concerned a school "may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit" from a Bristol MP.
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.
The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.
January 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.
The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.
Wales to become only UK nation to lose free baby book scheme
Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills.
Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills.
January 16, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Wales to become only UK nation to lose free baby book scheme
Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills.
Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills.
The landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
January 16, 2026 at 8:57 AM
The landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
Bereaved mother hopes for TikTok 'accountability'
Ellen Roome, from Gloucestershire, is one of a group of parents suing TikTok over online challenges.
Ellen Roome, from Gloucestershire, is one of a group of parents suing TikTok over online challenges.
January 16, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Bereaved mother hopes for TikTok 'accountability'
Ellen Roome, from Gloucestershire, is one of a group of parents suing TikTok over online challenges.
Ellen Roome, from Gloucestershire, is one of a group of parents suing TikTok over online challenges.
Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.
January 16, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.
Leon will focus on stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Leon will focus on stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.
This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.
This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.
Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.
January 16, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.
Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.
January 16, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.
Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
Explosion and fire in Dutch city of Utrecht caused by gas leak, officials say
At least four people are injured and several buildings collapsed as a result.
At least four people are injured and several buildings collapsed as a result.
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Explosion and fire in Dutch city of Utrecht caused by gas leak, officials say
At least four people are injured and several buildings collapsed as a result.
At least four people are injured and several buildings collapsed as a result.
'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
January 16, 2026 at 3:55 AM
'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.
January 16, 2026 at 3:55 AM
'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.
Aid workers cleared of human trafficking charges in Greece
The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.
The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.
January 16, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Aid workers cleared of human trafficking charges in Greece
The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.
The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.
Fake Deliveroo driver jailed for shooting family
Jazz Reid shot an eight-year-old girl and her father while pretending to be a Deliveroo driver in north-west London.
Jazz Reid shot an eight-year-old girl and her father while pretending to be a Deliveroo driver in north-west London.
January 15, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Fake Deliveroo driver jailed for shooting family
Jazz Reid shot an eight-year-old girl and her father while pretending to be a Deliveroo driver in north-west London.
Jazz Reid shot an eight-year-old girl and her father while pretending to be a Deliveroo driver in north-west London.
Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.
January 15, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.
Unexploded WW2 bomb to be disposed of at sea
Residents face ongoing disruption after two separate unexploded WW2 bombs were uncovered in Devon.
Residents face ongoing disruption after two separate unexploded WW2 bombs were uncovered in Devon.
January 15, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Unexploded WW2 bomb to be disposed of at sea
Residents face ongoing disruption after two separate unexploded WW2 bombs were uncovered in Devon.
Residents face ongoing disruption after two separate unexploded WW2 bombs were uncovered in Devon.