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Parties spar over tax and child benefit in debateThe politicians debate each other live on TV at the mid-point of the six-week election campaign. 35 mins agoScotland Politics
New law quashes convictions of Scottish sub-postmasters A Scottish law to automatically exonerate people affected by the Horizon scandal comes into force2 hrs agoScotland
Wales should get £4bn HS2 compensation - Plaid CymruPlaid Cymru's manifesto calls for a shake-up to how Wales is funded and for policing to be devolved.13 hrs agoWales
Lords would have to retire at 80 under Labour plansSir Keir Starmer has promised to "modernise" the Lords with new rules and by phasing out hereditary peers.11 hrs agoPolitics
Parties spar over tax and child benefit in debateThe politicians debate each other live on TV at the mid-point of the six-week election campaign. 35 mins agoScotland Politics
Starmer banks on economic growth to 'rebuild Britain'Sir Keir Starmer says wealth creation is the top priority of his party's blueprint for government, as he unveils the Labour manifesto.9 hrs agoPolitics
Sunak accuses Labour of asking for a blank chequeKeir Starmer says his manifesto is aimed at wealth creation, but the PM argues it would mean higher taxes.8 hrs agoPolitics
New law quashes convictions of Scottish sub-postmasters A Scottish law to automatically exonerate people affected by the Horizon scandal comes into force2 hrs agoScotland
Tory candidate tells BBC election bet was 'huge error of judgement'Craig Williams says he "placed a flutter" on the general election and the Gambling Commission were making inquiries.10 hrs agoPolitics
Football club plans to restore women's team after backlashAlison McGee is to take over as the club's CEO alongside a number of new board members.10 hrs agoTees
Radical preacher directed banned group, court hearsThe radical preacher "bided his time" but undercover officers in the US recorded him, a court hears.9 hrs agoUK
'Do not cry for me', says cancer campaigner in final postTributes are paid to Kate Rackham who helped set up the Fighting to be Heard charity after her diagnosis.8 hrs agoManchester
Flying Nightingales celebrated 80 years after first flight in WW2Lydia Alford, Myra Roberts and Edna Birkbeck evacuated injured WW2 soldiers, while coming under enemy fire.6 hrs agoWiltshire

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Henry Zeffman: Mood in Tory and Labour campaigns could not be more differentThe BBC's Henry Zeffman gives us his take on the parties' strategies following their manifesto launches.14 hrs agoPolitics
BBC goes inside estates where residents say crime has made life brutalCrime is the biggest election issue, people in Middlesbrough estates tell the BBC's Ed Thomas.1 day agoTees
Pupils reveal what they would do as prime ministerStudents from a school in Derby tell the BBC what their election pledges would be.6 days agoDerby
'A charismatic guru of good health': A look back at Dr Mosley's careerMichael Mosley's family confirms his body has been found beside Agia Marina beach on the Greek island of Symi.5 days agoUK

Features & analysis

The Papers: 'We'll give nation hope' and 'hidden tax trap'Labour's pledges to drive growth and fix public services, as well as scepticism over their funding, lead the papers.2 hrs agoThe Papers
Will Scotland make a difference at this election?Scotland is seen as a key battleground in the general election, with 57 seats up for grabs on 4 July.2 hrs agoScotland
Tartan Army descends on Munich ahead of Euro 2024 openerWith one day to go, the Tartan Army arrives in Munich ahead of Scotland's opening Euro 2024 game against Germany.11 hrs agoScotland
UK weather: When is it going to improve?June has started colder than average, are there any signs of warmer weather on the way?13 hrs ago
I've got scars but no regrets from speaking out, says Azeem RafiqThe ex-cricketer says there have "negatives and positives" to going public with his experiences.14 hrs agoNewsbeat

More from the UK

Insane not to ban sunbeds in NI - skin cancer expertA dermatologist hits out at the law after new research suggests Belfast is the UK's sunbed capital. 3 hrs agoNorthern Ireland
Tartan Army's 'party of the century' ahead of Euro 2024 kickoffThe stage is set in Munich for Scotland's fantasy football match - the opener in Euro 2024.2 hrs agoScotland
Text messages emerge in Tory politician expenses rowMessages, sent from a Conservative politician's phone, appear to ask staff member to maximise claims.4 hrs agoWales
Coroner criticises US government in Harry Dunn caseMotorcyclist Harry Dunn,19, died in a "head-on collision" outside RAF Croughton in August 2019.11 hrs agoNorthamptonshire

Latest updates

9 hrs agoRadical preacher directed banned group, court hearsThe radical preacher "bided his time" but undercover officers in the US recorded him, a court hears.9 hrs agoUK
17 hrs agoWhat is the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?Plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda were passed by Parliament, but still face legal challenge.17 hrs agoUK
1 day agoBBC goes inside estates where residents say crime has made life brutalCrime is the biggest election issue, people in Middlesbrough estates tell the BBC's Ed Thomas.1 day agoTees
2 days agoHow does the UK honours system work?How are the New Year, King's birthday, and other honours decided and awarded?2 days agoUK
2 days agoMan charged after objects thrown at Nigel FarageThe incident occurred while the Reform UK leader was campaigning in Barnsley.2 days agoUK
2 days agoKing awards 'harmony' prizes with BeckhamKing Charles has launched a new set of awards celebrating living in harmony with nature.2 days agoUK
2 days agoAnimal-rights protesters attack portrait of KingAnimal-rights protesters attack a portrait of King Charles III, in a London gallery.2 days agoUK
3 days agoGary Glitter told to pay victim £508,000 damagesThe convicted sex offender was sued by a woman who says she was abused by him when she was 12.3 days agoUK
3 days agoBBC to air special programmes for Michael MosleyGreek police say initial test results suggest the 67-year-old died of natural causes. 3 days agoUK
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