Netflix raises subscription prices in the UK
Netflix has increased its subscription prices in the UK, after it raised its charges in the US, Canada, Argentina and Portugal last month. The new UK price for a Standard…
TikTok sued by parents of UK teens after alleged challenge deaths
TikTok has been sued by the parents of four British teenagers believed to have died after taking part in viral trends that circulated on the video-sharing platform in 2022. The…
LIV Golf to be broadcast on ITV in UK in 2025
LIV Golf has agreed a deal with ITV to show live coverage of the 2025 season in the UK. Coverage will begin with the second round of the season-opening event…
Some on benefits are ‘taking mickey’, Liz Kendall says
Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Some people on benefits are “taking the mickey”, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has said, as the government seeks ways to curb welfare spending.…
Impact on credit cards, savings and mortgages
Vishala Sri-Pathma and Abi Smitton Business reporters BBC Jon and Becky Ball say the rate cut may help their mortgage, but hit their savings The Bank of England cut interest…
‘Misinformation’ blamed for deal being rejected
PA Media A number of teaching unions have said the rejection of the latest pay offer for teachers may have been influenced by misinformation on social media. Teachers rejected a…
Miliband refuses to say whether he personally backs Heathrow
Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has refused to say whether he personally supports the expansion of Heathrow airport. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Labour government would support…
Alaska authorities search for missing small plane
US authorities are looking for a small plane carrying 10 people that has been reported missing in the state of Alaska. The US Coast Guard for the Alaska region said…
Argentina canal turns bright red, alarming locals
A waterway in a suburb of Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires turned bright red on Thursday, alarming locals. The Sarandí Canal flows through residential neighbourhoods and industrial areas before reaching an…
Best looks from South Africa’s biggest political event
Danai Nesta Kupemba BBC News Esa Alexander / Reuters Politicians, musicians, and celebrities arrived in their most glamorous looks for one of South Africa’s biggest political events – the State…