What is the Department of Education
Ana Faguy BBC News, Washington Getty Images President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would shut down the US Department of Education – a long-cherished goal of conservatives.…
Poundland could be put up for sale as taxes rise, owner says
Jennifer Meierhans Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Poundland’s owner has said it is considering putting the chain up for sale after warning tax changes coming in April will put…
UK homes install subsidised heat pumps at record level
Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News Andrew Aitchison/Getty Images Becky Dale Data Journalist, BBC Verify The number of UK homes installing heat pumps supported by government-funded incentives rose…
More women doctors than men for first time in UK
There are more female doctors than male doctors in the UK for the first time, figures show. The General Medical Council (GMC) said the number of women on its register…
Sexual harassment petition against Nigeria’s senate president dismissed
The petition filed by a Nigerian senator alleging sexual harassment by the senate president has been dismissed. Godswill Akpabio, one of the country’s most senior politicians, on Wednesday denied the…
Fire crews tackle central London blaze
Around 40 firefighters are tackling a fire in central London, with smoke seen spreading across the capital’s skyline. Crews were called to a fire near Tottenham Street on Thursday morning,…
Arrest over child killed by car on Kendal sports pitch
BBC A gap in the fence around Kendal rugby club was cordoned off A man is being questioned over the death of one child and injuries to another who were…
Australia’s east coast braces for Cyclone Alfred
Cyclone Alfred is set to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to Australia’s east coast when it makes landfall as a category 2 storm later this week. It’s the first…
Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX and The 1975 to headline
Mark Savage Music Correspondent Getty Images Olivia Rodrigo will become the second-youngest act to headline the Pyramid Stage US pop star Olivia Rodrigo and British band The 1975 will headline…
Month of bank IT failures in the last two years, MPs say
Nine major banks and building societies operating in the UK accumulated at least 803 hours – the equivalent of 33 days – of tech problems in the past two years,…