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Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinishedFri 9th Jan 2026 00:01 GMT
Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished

A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation.

Elon Musk’s X limits Grok AI image editing after outcry over sexualised deepfakesFri 9th Jan 2026 09:02 GMT
Elon Musk’s X limits Grok AI image editing after outcry over sexualised deepfakes

It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs sayFri 9th Jan 2026 01:10 GMT
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say

Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.

Homeless men refused entry to Manchester hotel in sub-zero temperaturesThu 8th Jan 2026 22:05 GMT
Homeless men refused entry to Manchester hotel in sub-zero temperatures

The men were told they could not stay in pre-booked rooms on a night when temperatures hit -6C (-21.2F).

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrackFri 9th Jan 2026 07:19 GMT
Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

Arsenal's Martinelli apologises for attempting to push injured Liverpool defender Bradley off pitchFri 9th Jan 2026 00:50 GMT
Arsenal's Martinelli apologises for attempting to push injured Liverpool defender Bradley off pitch

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli is criticised for pushing Conor Bradley while he was down injured - but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends him.

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