Extra financial grants to help with cost of living
People struggling with the cost of living can apply for a £425 grant, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has said. Those on low incomes and in financial crisis are eligible…
Emotional Higgins hugged by BBC presenter after match
This video can not be played An emotional John Higgins says he “was in tears” on the morning of his first round match at the World Snooker Championship. Higgins’ father-in-law…
In pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days: The Michigan Wolverines celebrate winning the Division I Men’s Gymnastics Championships…
UB40 band members back striking bin workers
Members of reggae group UB40 – Birmingham’s working class band that went on to become global superstars – have spoken out in support of the city’s striking bin workers. Robin…
I worry about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s fame impacting their kids, says Tina Knowles
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the world’s most famous power couples. And they now have an equally famous family, with daughter Blue Ivy, 13, and seven-year-old twins, Rumi and…
BBC building in ‘lockdown’ after protesters break in
A BBC building in Belfast city centre was placed into lockdown for a short time after a group of protesters made their way onto the premises on Tuesday morning. It…
Apprentice winner ‘not aware’ of reported breach
The winner of The Apprentice 2025 said he was “not aware of any ongoing investigation” after reports his air conditioning firm had been operating without the correct licence. Dean Franklin,…
Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
The forecast for US economic growth for this year has been given the biggest downgrade among advanced economies by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due to uncertainty caused by trade…
Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays
Marks and Spencer (M&S) says it has been dealing with a “cyber incident” affecting some of its services over the last few days. The UK retailer said its Click and…
Welsh National Opera musicians accept jobs deal
Musicians at the Welsh National Opera orchestra have accepted a new agreement following a year of negotiations and industrial action. The WNO announced last year it was cutting back its…