BBC News:
| Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK | Wed 14th Jan 2026 08:51 GMT |
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID. | |
| UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects | Wed 14th Jan 2026 08:14 GMT |
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets. | |
| First UK Town of Culture competition searches for 'unique stories' | Wed 14th Jan 2026 05:34 GMT |
The event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities" and showcase local communities. | |
| Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget | Tue 13th Jan 2026 18:06 GMT |
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year. | |
| First leukaemia patient to receive pioneering treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi' | Wed 14th Jan 2026 00:12 GMT |
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK. | |
| Chef 'not embarrassed' by one-star hygiene rating at Michelin-starred restaurant | Wed 14th Jan 2026 06:05 GMT |
Chef patron Gareth Ward says his standards "never drop below 100%" at two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir. | |


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