BBC News
Crime network behind UK mini-marts is enabling migrants to work illegally, BBC finds
Undercover reporters were told how easy it was to make big profits selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.
Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await
He entered the race largely unnoticed but the new mayor can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.
Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill
The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.
What a UK government led by Reform would really look like
What the party's first six months at the helm at local level shows about how they govern - and whether they can keep their promises
Oldest victim of Post Office scandal, 92, receives final payout
"I can settle up my affairs. I can turn the heating up full blast, and that will be wonderful," 92-year-old Betty Brown told the BBC.
Mortgages and AI to be added to the curriculum in English schools
Ministers are making the changes for children in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
At least seven people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky
At least 11 people were injured when the plane exploded during takeoff near Louisville International Airport.
Israel identifies body returned by Hamas as Israeli-American soldier
Israeli-American soldier Itay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross in Gaza on Tuesday.
Human error may have led to grooming gang cases being dropped, says NCA
Officers say there appear to be cases where lines of inquiry were not pursued properly.
Southport killer’s brother says he feared Rudakubana would kill a family member
Dion Rudakubana describes to the Southport Inquiry how he became "increasingly wary" of his sibling.
Harassment and bullying did happen at top rowing club
Sexual harassment, racism and bullying at Oxford Brookes' rowing club is confirmed by independent investigation.
California voters approve redistricting. Will it tip the balance of power in Washington?
Liberals will have an edge in five new California seats but more states are redrawing their voting lines in hopes of clinging to power in Washington.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger to become Virginia's first female governor
The former congresswoman and CIA officer defeated the state's Republican lieutenant governor.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill projected to win New Jersey governor contest
It marks the second big win for Democrats in an election seen as a referendum on US President Donald Trump.
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree?
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
The Papers: 'Reeves poised to break 50-year tax taboo' and 'Arise, Sir Becks'
The aftermath of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's pre-Budget speech dominates Wednesdays's papers.
AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li says she is 'proud to be different'
AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field.
Ros Atkins on… A year since Trump’s election victory
A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.
Swap crisps for popcorn and other ways to improve gut health
Instead of reaching for pricey probiotic shots or snacks, here are five easy food swaps to boost your gut health.
LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims
Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.
Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises in Budget as she says she will make 'necessary choices'
The chancellor says she will make 'necessary choices' in an unusual pre-Budget speech.
Trans medic used female changing room for years, tribunal hears
Rose Henderson felt within her rights to use the Darlington hospital facility, a tribunal is told.
Alan Bates to get multi-million-pound payout over Post Office scandal
Sir Alan led a group of 555 subpostmasters who took part in a landmark group legal action against the Post Office.
William criticises Amazon forest deforestation crime in Brazil visit
On day two of his Brazil visit, the Prince of Wales also visited Paqueta and planted saplings.
US fugitive Nicholas Rossi jailed for raping two women
The 38-year-old, who faked his own death then adopted a fake identity in Scotland, was found guilty of raping two women in Utah.
Joey Barton's X posts devastated me, Jeremy Vine tells court
Jeremy Vine tells a court he found Joey Barton's posts on X about Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko "vicious".
William follows in mother Diana's footsteps with Rio statue photo
The Prince of Wales posed beneath the Christ the Redeemer statue 34 years after his mother did.
Passenger begged alleged attacker 'please don't' during train stabbings
Dayna Arnold said the man left her lying on the floor after she pleaded "please don't".
Huge estates in Scotland could be broken up under land reform proposals - here's why
MSPs are set to vote on legislation which could allow the government to intervene in private land sales.
UK facing sickness bill 'crisis' - what needs to change to get more people working?
Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services.
Two critically injured after driver rams into people on French island
A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on Oléron, off the French coast, officials say.
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
British left-wingers overjoyed by Mamdani's victory in New York
Left-wingers like Jeremy Corbyn and Zack Polanski see it as a victory for their brand of socialism.
The artist who will be New York City's youngest first lady
New York City's next first lady is an accomplished artist whose work has appeared on the BBC.
What to know about Zohran Mamdani and what he wants to do as New York City mayor
The 34-year-old state assemblyman from Queens has risen from obscurity to national prominence with a bold, left-wing platform.
What a UK government led by Reform would really look like
What the party's first six months at the helm at local level shows about how they govern - and whether they can keep their promises
How Kentucky UPS plane crash unfolded and what could have caused it
Aviation analysts say the disaster, which left nine people dead, may have been caused by engine failure
'I thought I'd applied for a scholarship - but I found myself working in a Russian drone factory'
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
Prince Harry says 'banter' is what he loves about Britishness
The Duke of Sussex says humour and self-deprecation are what he loves about Britain, in an essay for Remembrance.
Migrant who returned to UK after removal sent back to France
Home Office sources say Wednesday's return flight included the man who returned to the UK last month.
Sheeran praises curriculum changes which mean more kids will study music
Ministers are making changes to the curriculum in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
Kristen Stewart 'so angry Hollywood has gone backwards' for women
The star gives an impassioned speech saying progress for female film-makers has reversed in recent years.
More than 85 dead as typhoon wreaks havoc in the Philippines
Hundreds of thousands fled their homes as one of the year's strongest typhoons ripped through the Philippines.
Wrexham star punches rival fan in car park
The player says he acted in self-defence when Cardiff City fans confronted before the clubs faced each other in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Newspaper publisher to pay damages to Christopher Jefferies
News Group Newspapers settled a claim at the High Court in November 2024.
Bournemouth Echo
Everything you need to know about Remembrance Sunday services
A SERIES of services and parades will be organised to honour the sacrifices of the armed forces and emergency services this Sunday.
Car break-in, windows smashed: residents living in fear after masked gang strike
RESIDENTS in Charminster say they are living in fear after a series of reported incidents involving car break-ins, vandalism, and smashed windows.
In The Dock: Man trespassed restaurant and stole purse
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Heartless' council wants almost £4k to replace memorial bench knocked into water
TWO brothers have labelled a council 'heartless' as it wants nearly £4,000 to replace a memorial bench that was crashed into the harbour by a driver.
Brits issued urgent shopping warning by banks ahead of Christmas season
British customers have been issued an urgent warning ahead of the Christmas shopping season.
UK 'sliding into crisis' as 800,000 extra people off sick for multiple reasons
Britain “sliding into an avoidable crisis” due to an “enormous" cost to employers from ill health among workers.
Man jailed for 'horrific' rape of two women, one an elderly woman with dementia
A man has been jailed after the 'horrific' events where he raped two vulnerable women, one of these being in her 70s and suffering with dementia.
Council tax increase "very likely" says leader of BCP
The leader of BCP Council says it is “very likely” that council tax will increase again this year.
Construction still underway after promise of ‘swift’ opening of beachfront restaurant
Construction is still underway for a beachfront restaurant after an expected summer opening and promises of a ‘swift’ opening.
Boat broken into and damaged at yacht club
A boat was broken into and damaged while it was docked near Arne on Wednesday evening.
Man banned from driving after refusing breath test
A 37-year-old man from New Milton has been banned from driving after refusing breath test
Council chiefs urged to crack down on irresponsible dog owners in New Forest
Council chiefs are facing calls to crack down on people whose dogs chase and attack livestock in the New Forest
Bus crash outside primary school blocks road
Adastral Road is blocked following a crash involving a bus and a van
'Crucial arrest' made by police of a wanted man
An individual was arrested by officers during a welfare check in Hamworthy.
'Youths' light illegal fireworks in a park
Fireworks were set off illegally by "youths" in a park in Poole on Tuesday evening.
Second part of FuturePlaces report published as part of investigation
BCP Council has published the second part of its investigation into FuturePlaces, the council-owned urban regeneration company, ahead of the next Audit and Governance Committee meeting on November 6.
Chinook and military helicopters spotted flying in formation
A photographer near Lepe was treated to "quite a nice display" as a group of military helicopters flew in formation over his head in the New Forest.
Popular open studios event returns with new annual format
Dorset Art Weeks returns from Saturday May 23 until Sunday June 7 2026.
Councillor slams "disgraceful" Government delay in reforming SEND
A councillor says that the Governments delay in reforming the special education needs is “disgraceful”.
Stunning New Forest mansion, in 3.4 acres with lake, for sale for £2.1 million
A stunning country mansion in the heart of the New Forest, set in 3.4 acres with its own lake, is up for sale for £2.1 million.
Electricity bosses issue warning ahead of Bonfire Night
Damage to equipment from heat, smoke or falling debris could result in power cuts and potentially fatal accidents.
British reggae band UB40 to play Bournemouth as part of UK tour
UB40 are set to delight fans with classics and new tracks from their upcoming album, which is due to be released in spring 2026.
Animal rights group protests outside JP Morgan
Animals rights advocates staged a peaceful protest outside one of Bournemouth's largest employers on Halloween.
'Record number' enjoy GoApe after dark experience at Dorset park
A record number of adventurers have been enjoying Go Ape’s after dark high ropes this autumn.
Kingston Lacy unveils major upgrade in time for festive season
Kingston Lacy has unveiled a major upgrade to visitor facilities in time for the festive period.
Primary school hosts early fireworks celebration with inclusive twist
A Poole primary school enjoyed enjoyed an early fireworks celebration on Monday when they staged a low-noise fundraising event.
New countryside space gives people fresh way to connect with nature
The grassland is being allowed to return to its natural state with minimal intervention, while a food forest is being planted with fruiting trees and bushes.
Museum invites families to enjoy festive activities with Father Christmas
Father Christmas will be sharing festive tales in the museum's grotto, with each child having the opportunity for a photo and choosing a gift to take home.
Ambulance service staff asking for feedback, 'positive or negative'
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is inviting members of the public to take part in its upcoming virtual Patient Participation Panel on Friday, November 21.
Stick Man to meet families at Moors Valley Country Park
Families will be able to meet much-loved character Stick Man at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest.
Remembrance Day service sparks 16-year search to honour fallen soldiers
Mandy Page- Palmer set out to discover the full names and personal stories of the servicemen who never returned home from the First and Second World Wars.
Helpful Hounds concludes two seasons as charity partner with AFC Bournemouth
A mental health charity that trains and places assistance dogs with young people and adults have completed two seasons as an official charity partner of AFC Bournemouth.
Pavilion Dance celebrates 15 years by the sea with a £5 ticket offer
Pavilion Dance South West is marking 15 years in its seafront home in Bournemouth.
Shoeboxes to be delivered to disadvantaged and displaced youngsters
A Rotary club has been packing shoeboxes to help disadvantaged and displaced children.
Popular table top sale to raise funds towards village hall
A popular table top sale will return to Studland Village Hall.
Opportunity to join Dorset HealthCare new unit in Bournemouth
Health professionals are invited for a career opportunity event to become a part of brand-new Dorset Healthcare unit.
Nationwide community project aims to revive repair skills
A care home in Sway has joined forces with a local nursery for a nationwide campaign.
Record store with 'a bit of everything' opens at antique shop
A new trader at a West Parley antique shop is hoping to bring a memorable shopping experience to music lovers.
Stand United Against Racism and Division council motion passed
Despite a disrupted meeting BCP Council has passed a motion to ‘Standing United Against Racism and Division’.
Council calls on Government to outline proper funding
BCP Council is calling on the Government to outline proper funding for local authorities, following the publication of the UK’s Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan.
Council passes motion to oppose Labour's digital ID plans
The council has passed a motion to oppose the governments digital ID plans in a reconvened council meeting on November 3.
Who won the Great British Bake Off? Winner of series 16 crowned on Channel 4 show
Find out who won the Great British Bake Off 2025 as winner of series 16 crowned on Channel 4 show
Government
Railways Bill
A Bill to make provision about railways and railway services; and for connected purposes.
Fertility Treatment (Right to Time Off) Bill
A Bill to make provision for a right to paid time off work for fertility treatment; and for connected purposes.
Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill
A Bill to make provision to require the Secretary of State, in any negotiation relating to an international trade agreement, to seek to ensure that the agreement does not result in any detriment to UK dairy farmers; to make provision about the labelling of dairy products imported from outside the UK; to make provision about fair dealing between dairy farmers, processors and retailers, including in relation to pricing; to provide for certain additional contractual protections for dairy farmers; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
What the F1 drivers have been up to ahead of Brazil
With a short break after the Mexico City Grand Prix, here’s a glimpse into the lives of the drivers, before we head into the final four races of the season.
Carlos Sainz teaches Amelia Dimoldenberg how to drive
For the final episode of 'Passenger Princess', it’s the turn of Williams racer Carlos Sainz to become Amelia Dimoldenberg’s star driving instructor.
Stella and Brown on McLaren's miraculous transformation
The McLaren chiefs are the latest guests on our Beyond The Grid podcast.
Get to know Alexandra Saint Mleux: Charles Leclerc’s fiancée
Get to know Alexandra Saint Mleux, the art historian and fashion icon engaged to Charles Leclerc, from her early life to her work and stand-out style.
What time is the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix?
Formula 1 heads to the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace this weekend for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix – and here are the global start times for Sunday’s race.
What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Sao Paulo GP?
Formula 1 heads to the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace this weekend for the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix – but what kind of weather conditions will the drivers and teams face?
How to stream the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium
Here is all the information you need to follow the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
What tyres will the teams and drivers have in Sao Paulo?
Formula 1 moves on to the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace – also known as Interlagos – for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this weekend, with tyre supplier Pirelli confirming the compounds that will be in play.
QUIZ: 10 questions on the latest news and F1 history in Brazil
Test your knowledge of the latest F1 news and racing history in Brazil ahead of this week's race.
Bortoleto on his F1 learnings and ‘insane’ home race
Kick Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto sits down with F1.com's Alasdair Hooper to discuss his rookie year in Formula 1, the key lessons he's learned and how much he's looking forward to racing in front of his home crowd in Brazil.
F1 & Heineken reveal expanded multi-year Global Partnership
Formula 1 has today announced the extension and expansion of its Global Partnership with Heineken following nearly 10 years of collaboration between the two brands to bring fans together both at and beyond Grands Prix events.
MS Dynamics
Elevate support excellence with Quality Evaluation Agent
As customer support organizations scale, maintaining consistent service quality becomes a challenge. Manual quality reviews are time-consuming, subjective, and often fail to cover the full spectrum of agent interactions. The Quality Evaluation Agent (QEA) in Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Dynamics 365 Contact Center addresses this gap, bringing automation, consistency, and intelligence to quality assessments for both case and conversation records. QEA introduces a powerful, extensible evaluation framework that empowers teams to […]
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3 ways to navigate changing tariffs with AI agents
Stay ahead of shifting tariffs with an AI agent that monitors trade updates, automates compliance checks, and helps your supply chain adapt to global changes in real time.
The post 3 ways to navigate changing tariffs with AI agents appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
Warhammer Survivors brilliantly mashes up Vampire Survivors with 40K and Age of Sigmars — and it's coming to PC next year
Warhammer Survivors brings Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar characters together in a crossover that's coming to Steam in 2026.
From Studio Ghibli to Square Enix — Japan's major IP holders take a stand against OpenAI’s use of their content in Sora 2
CODA sent a letter to OpenAI, demanding that it cease using copyrighted Japanese content to train its AI models.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 just confirmed its release date, launch times — here's exactly when you can play the Xbox Game Pass FPS juggernaut
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is poised to be one of 2025's biggest FPS titles and the biggest game of the holiday season — and ahead of its release, the devs have announced its launch times.
One of the biggest PC hits of the last few years is FINALLY launching on Xbox — get into the factory-building action
Coffee Stain Studios drops the successful factory building simulator, Satisfactory, on Xbox and PlayStation.
Elegant design and refined performance — with Windows 10 retired, this is your perfect Windows 11 upgrade
It's not Black Friday yet, but retailers like Best Buy are already pushing discounts for pricy laptops in honor of the event, like this 44% discount for the Dell Inspiron Copilot 14-inch Laptop with Snapdragon X-empowered AI.
Linux gaming just hit a major milestone — is Windows in trouble?
Linux is now used by 3% of gamers on Steam, as handheld PCs and rising Windows frustrations fuel fresh momentum.
Xbox Game Pass adds Black Ops 7 in November — but some big games are leaving, which has us bummed
The next batch of games headed to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Winter Burrow.
Microsoft finally makes passkeys viable thanks to Edge on Windows 11 — you can finally sync them across devices
You'll soon be able to sync passkeys to the cloud using Edge and your Microsoft Account, meaning you'll be able to share them across devices going forward.
Why the ‘Duke’ controller remains a must-have for Xbox fans – now on early Black Friday sale
Amazon's getting in on the early Black Friday deals with a special 39% discount for the Hyperkin "Duke" controller, the original Xbox's iconic controller remade for modern Xbox hardware and PC.
Windows 11 finally fixes the long-broken “Update and shut down” option that has plagued me for years
A small but long‑standing bug in Windows’ shutdown process has been resolved, ending years of frustration for users.
EA says it will keep creative control as $55B Saudi‑backed takeover looms
Electronic Arts is being acquired in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi investment, but the publisher insists its studios will retain creative independence.
This HD monitor is affordable, minimalist, and made for gamers — but it's on sale ONLY for today via Newegg's "Black November" event
Newegg's "Black November" event is offering a generous 15% discount for the MSI PRO, a monitor built for work, gaming, and casual viewing at high refresh rates for a modest price.
Microsoft and NVIDIA launch UK hub to fuel the next wave of autonomous AI startups
The new Agentic Launchpad program offers UK startups Azure credits, NVIDIA tools, and direct engineering support to scale autonomous AI systems.
"Record revenue and profitability" — AMD crushes Q3 expectations, and the biggest money maker might not be what you expect
AMD posted its third-quarter financial results, and they're far better than I was expecting. Here's what's driving revenue and where AMD wants to go in the coming year.
Microsoft launches its first custom AI image creator on Bing — could it ever dethrone OpenAI’s DALL·E 3 and GPT-4o?
Microsoft recently announced that the custom image generator, MAI-Image-1 is now availablein Bing Image Creator and Copilot Audio Expression.
Mini PC vs gaming handheld — Should I get a Steam Deck, Xbox Ally, or just a small computer?
Handheld gaming PCs like Steam Deck and Xbox Ally X are basically mini PCs with screens and controllers attached. There are situations where a mini PC could serve your needs better. Let's compare mini PCs to handheld gaming PCs.
These are my most trusted mini PC brands — with personal recommendations, shopping insights, and safety tips to help you find a reliable little computer
There are hundreds of mini PCs on the market, but many of them are from shady companies. We've tested several mini PCs here at Windows Central, and here are the mini PC brands I trust most.
HP OmniBook 5 14 (G1q) vs. ASUS Zenbook A14: Two of the best budget laptops want your attention
The ASUS Zenbook A14 and the HP OmniBook 5 14 are two PCs we tested that do a lot of great things at an affordable price. This comparison aims to help you make the right decision at checkout.
Steam Deck gets a long-awaited feature as Windows handhelds are left staring longingly — raw power means nothing against a superior handheld experience
Steam Deck keeps getting better and smarter with screen-off downloads, while the Xbox Ally still feels a step behind in polish and convenience.
$100 billion for OpenAI by 2027? Sam Altman confirms the one reason he'd actually back an IPO — revenge
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is fed up with critics, says 'enough' to questions about OpenAI's finances, and claims the company's revenue is "growing steeply" and exceeding $13 billion annually.
Rockstar Games' favorite minigame is apparently union busting — SAG-AFTRA weighs in for the Grand Theft Auto 6 devs
GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games fired 30 to 40 employees who were reportedly discussing unionizing, prompting accusations of union-busting.
Microsoft takes a swing at Ninite with its own multi-app install package feature powered by the Microsoft Store
The online Microsoft Store now supports creating a single install package for multiple apps at once, similar to Ninite, but powered by the Microsoft Store.
Samsung finally brings popular Internet browser app to Windows PCs — exclusive beta sign up available now
Samsung's default browser on Android has always been somewhat of a hidden gem. Now, it's coming to Windows PCs, complete with cross device sync and AI features.
Laffgaff
What U.S. spacecraft was the first to land on the planet Mars in 1976?
Question: What U.S. spacecraft was the first to land on the planet Mars in 1976? Viking 1.
Hiking Addiction
I'm taking steps to overcome my hiking addiction but I'm not out of the woods yet.
Itsfoss
It's Time to Bring Back GNOME Office (Hope You Remember It)
Those who used GNOME 2 in the 2000's would remember the now forgotten GNOME Office. I think it's time to revive that project.