BBC News:
| UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain | Mon 18th May 2026 14:04 BST |
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast. | |
| West Ham relegation may cost London taxpayers £2.5m | Mon 18th May 2026 16:48 BST |
London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, because of the club's lease agreement for London Stadium. | |
| New BBC boss warns that 'tough choices are unavoidable' | Mon 18th May 2026 11:24 BST |
Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin says the BBC has "never been more needed" but faces "very real challenges". | |
| HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure | Mon 18th May 2026 11:07 BST |
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs. | |
| Celebrities paint garden gnomes for Chelsea Flower Show as ban lifts | Mon 18th May 2026 18:31 BST |
David Beckham and Dame Mary Berry are among the famous faces to have painted gnomes to raise funds for a school gardening campaign. | |
| 'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes | Mon 18th May 2026 17:48 BST |
Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000. | |


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