Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await
Posted on Wednesday November 05, 2025

After entering the race largely unnoticed, the new mayor of New York City can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.

Criminal network behind UK mini-marts enables migrants to work illegally - BBC investigation
Posted on Wednesday November 05, 2025

Undercover reporters were told how easy it was to make big profits selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.

Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns
Posted on Wednesday November 05, 2025

The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.

What a UK government led by Reform would really look like
Posted on Wednesday November 05, 2025

What the party's first six months at the helm at local level shows about how they govern - and whether they can keep their promises

Oldest victim of Post Office scandal, 92, receives final payout
Posted on Wednesday November 05, 2025

"I can settle up my affairs. I can turn the heating up full blast, and that will be wonderful," 92-year-old Betty Brown told the BBC.