Hidden health threat of burning plastic waste in homes
A new global study exposes the widespread household burning of plastic for heat and cooking in developing countries, a hidden health and environmental crisis demanding urgent action.
A new global study exposes the widespread household burning of plastic for heat and cooking in developing countries, a hidden health and environmental crisis demanding urgent action.
Tom Hiddleston turned heads at The Night Manager series two premiere in New York. Fans are calling the BBC spy thriller his perfect audition for James Bond. Read the full story here.
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond scheme to 38 countries, requiring travellers to post bonds of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many.
Detainees at Harmondsworth IRC allege isolation and punishment, causing a severe mental health crisis. The Home Office responds to claims amid the 'one in, one out' returns scheme.
Around 80 migrants detained under Labour's scheme allege severe physical and psychological harm at a Heathrow removal centre. They demand a UN investigation into their treatment.
A shocking new clip from The Night Manager episode two sees villain Teddy Dos Santos call for a murder. Tom Hiddleston's Pine goes undercover. Catch the drama on BBC One.
Discover the top theatre streaming this month. James Corden's star-making farce is back, plus breakdancing Bach and award-winning musicals. Stream now.
Discover the top theatre streaming this month. Watch James Corden's star-making farce, a glitzy musicals night, and breakdancers interpret Bach. Stream now!
The Next Boxing Day sale 2025 is live with huge discounts on Reiss, Tala, Made.com & more. Our shopping expert reveals the best fashion, home & beauty deals to snap up now.
Plan your Boxing Day shop with our essential guide to UK supermarket opening times. Find out which major chains are open, closed, or running reduced hours.
A history expert explains the true medieval origins of Boxing Day, revealing it has nothing to do with boxing. Discover the traditions, dates, and how it became a UK bank holiday.
Steven Spielberg's iconic horror film Jaws, with a near-perfect 97% score, airs on BBC Two this Christmas Day. Discover why this 1975 blockbuster still terrifies audiences.
The beloved Glasgow sitcom 'Two Doors Down' is back with a festive special on BBC One. Read our review of the chaotic neighbourly gathering, featuring Cathy's hilarious loss of civility.
Discover the real origins of Boxing Day, from Victorian gift boxes to St Stephen's Day traditions and modern shopping sales. Unwrap the history behind this British bank holiday.
Discover which major UK retailers are closing on Boxing Day 2025 to give staff a break, and which will be open. Get the full list and essential shopping tips here.
Your complete guide to Boxing Day sport on TV, featuring Manchester United vs Newcastle, the Ashes Test, Premiership Rugby, and live horse racing. Plan your festive viewing now.
Exclusive analysis reveals how funds like BlackRock and JP Morgan are poised to make huge profits from loans to struggling nations, as debt crises deepen. Calls grow for UK-led reform.
Borders Minister Alex Norris reveals the UK-France 'one-in-one-out' agreement is operational, with nearly 200 returns. The government now seeks similar pacts with other European nations to combat people smuggling gangs. Read the latest.
Strictly pro Katya Jones made a cheeky dig at ex-husband Neil Jones during It Takes Two. The pair split in 2019 but remain friends on the BBC show. Read the full story here.
BBC viewers were left fuming as the Strictly Come Dancing spin-off was pushed back twice due to overrunning coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. Get the full story on the scheduling clash and England's challenging group.
Discover the top 10 global retirement destinations for 2026, where British pensions stretch further and sunshine is plentiful. Find out which European favourite clinched the top spot.
The Trump administration launches a full-scale review of green cards from 19 countries following a terror attack in Washington. Read the latest on the immigration security crackdown.
Fact check reveals why Pakistan's flag flies above Westminster Abbey - a long-standing Commonwealth tradition, not a political statement. Discover the truth behind viral claims.
The Russell Hobbs Steam Genie is a powerful 2-in-1 handheld steamer and flat iron. With a 60-second heat-up and 1700W power, it banishes creases fast. Now £30 on Amazon.
Farmers planning a major Budget day protest over inheritance tax reforms have been banned from using tractors, leading to accusations of two-tier policing. Read the full story.
Travis Head's explosive batting ends Adelaide Test in just two days, leaving Cricket Australia facing massive revenue losses from abandoned days. Analysis of financial impact.
Travis Head's blistering century powers Australia to an eight-wicket victory over England inside two days in the first Ashes Test in Perth. A historic and humbling defeat for Ben Stokes' side.
Exclusive: Asylum seekers returned to France under the UK's controversial 'one in, one out' scheme reveal a cycle of fear and hopelessness, challenging the government's deterrence narrative.
War-stricken countries including Somalia, Chad and Yemen warn they're receiving just 10% of climate aid despite being hardest hit by climate change. Exclusive report from Cop30 in Belém.
As Cop30 activists demand action, we investigate the $300bn climate finance target. Who pays, who receives the funds, and why experts call it a 'wild west' of accountability.