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Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assaultMon 9th Nov 2026 17:31 GMT
Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault

The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in EnglandMon 9th Nov 2026 22:51 GMT
Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England

The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.

Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraudMon 9th Nov 2026 17:17 GMT
Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud

Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.

Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse growMon 9th Nov 2026 16:46 GMT
Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow

The discount chain is continuing to edge towards collapse and is said to be "running on fumes", according to one insider.

I took Vinted to court to get my money backTue 10th Nov 2026 00:27 GMT
I took Vinted to court to get my money back

The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

Man jailed over racist Badenoch death threatsMon 9th Nov 2026 13:06 GMT
Man jailed over racist Badenoch death threats

Kieran Kyle sent emails to the Tory party leader in which he made racist references, a court hears.

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