UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Chris Mason: Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.