Covid: School reopening plan demanded by Tory MPs
The government is asked to set out a "route map" for getting pupils back to classrooms in England.
25.01.2021 - 10:59

Boohoo buys Debenhams brand but all shops to close
The fast fashion retailer is paying £55m, but is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff.
25.01.2021 - 11:41

China mine rescue: Nine found dead during rescue in Shandong province
The discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped underground.
25.01.2021 - 12:05

Care home worker thought cancer misdiagnosis was a 'cruel joke'
Janice Johnston had 18 months of needless chemotherapy, causing her numerous physical problems.
25.01.2021 - 01:38

Flaming Lips stage unique 'space bubble' concert in Oklahoma
Both the band and their audience were inside individual inflatable bubbles.
25.01.2021 - 10:15

Coronavirus: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer self-isolates for third time
Sir Keir Starmer says he will be working from home until next Monday.
25.01.2021 - 12:00

Travellers: Shocking lack of pitches for families, charity warns
Only 18 out of 251 authorised traveller sites have any free spaces, research from a charity suggests.
25.01.2021 - 01:37

Dylan Freeman: Mother admits killing disabled son
Three psychiatric reports found Olga Freeman was suffering from a severe depressive illness.
25.01.2021 - 11:53

Gordon Brown: Trust has broken down in way UK is run
The UK's nations and regions are being treated as if they were "invisible", the former PM warns.
25.01.2021 - 10:22

Sikkim: Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'
A number were hurt in the incident several days ago at Naku La in Sikkim, Indian media say.
25.01.2021 - 11:52

Frank Lampard: Chelsea set to sack manager after 18 months in charge
Chelsea are set to sack manager Frank Lampard after 18 months in charge at the west London club.
25.01.2021 - 12:05

Pandemic diaries: How are people coping in lockdown?
The BBC speaks to four people about their experiences in the latest lockdown.
25.01.2021 - 01:01

Covid-19: Essex student helps 600 refugees out of 'period poverty'
Ella Lambert says the period pain she experiences inspired her to help others.
25.01.2021 - 07:37

The Papers: Schools out 'till Easter' for 'lost generation' kids
Many of Monday's papers lead with calls from parents and MPs for schools to reopen in England.
25.01.2021 - 06:58

Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?
It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.
25.01.2021 - 01:01

Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'
BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".
25.01.2021 - 01:01

Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting.
25.01.2021 - 01:01

Pets and kids enjoy snow day
People sent in their footage of snowy landscapes to the BBC, and shared content on social media.
24.01.2021 - 16:23

Snow in the UK: Wintry weather in pictures
Heavy snow brings a flurry of opportunities to take wintry photographs.
24.01.2021 - 16:28

Katie Price on Harvey's 'terrifying' move to a specialist college
Reality TV star and ex-model, Katie Price reveals the challenges of finding a specialist college for her eldest son Harvey, who has complex needs.
25.01.2021 - 01:58

Covid: 'Why I'm breaking lockdown rules'
The government says breaking Covid lockdown rules costs lives. But some people are doing it anyway.
25.01.2021 - 01:59

Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'
People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day.
25.01.2021 - 01:04

Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes.
25.01.2021 - 02:06

Why your face could be set to replace your bank card
Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries.
25.01.2021 - 00:59

Can we really feel the benefits of nature through a screen?
Scientists attempt to understand how best to bring the great outdoors to those stuck inside.
25.01.2021 - 01:45

Zuckerberg's Biden problem
President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network.
25.01.2021 - 01:08

Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far
Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days.
25.01.2021 - 01:05

Brady guides Buccaneers to Super Bowl, where they will face Mahomes' Chiefs
Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face reigning champions the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55 on 7 February.
25.01.2021 - 09:19

Former F1 world champion Button to drive in Extreme E for own team
Former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button will compete in the new Extreme E racing series, driving in his own team.
25.01.2021 - 08:23

England to play two Tests against New Zealand this summer
England men's home summer will start with a two-Test series against New Zealand, the best Test side in the world.
25.01.2021 - 11:53

NFL: Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers & Leonard Fournette star in the NFC Championship Game
Watch the best plays from the NFC Championship game as Tom Brady leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-26 win over Aaron Rodgers' Green Bay Packers.
25.01.2021 - 01:13

FA Cup: Manchester United take the lead late on against Liverpool thanks to Bruno Fernandes' free-kick
Bruno Fernandes hits a stunning free-kick to put Manchester United 3-2 up against Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round.
24.01.2021 - 21:42

Covid: Can I spread coronavirus after the vaccine and will I get a passport?
The growing number of people vaccinated may have more freedom to work and travel in future.
25.01.2021 - 11:07

Covid: When will I get the vaccine?
Two of the three approved Covid vaccines are being rolled out across the UK, so when might you get one?
22.01.2021 - 18:06

Covid: Why hasn't the UK banned all international flights?
Unlike many countries, the UK has not banned travel despite new variants emerging here and overseas.
21.01.2021 - 13:40

Lockdown Learning: BBC puts school materials on TV, iPlayer and online
As most schools close across the UK, lessons from BBC Bitesize move on to BBC Two and CBBC.
12.01.2021 - 11:14

Covid: When will schools reopen?
Schools are currently closed across the UK to most pupils.
25.01.2021 - 11:01

Covid: How does mass testing work?
Mass testing can reduce the transmission of Covid-19 - especially by those who do not have symptoms.
20.01.2021 - 17:24

Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
24.01.2021 - 17:44

Covid: Can you catch the virus outside?
The risks of catching Covid indoors are well-known, but what are the chances of being infected outdoors?
15.01.2021 - 18:04

Which shops are open and what are the rules about click-and-collect?
There are strict rules across the UK about which shops can open during lockdown and how they must run.
15.01.2021 - 17:09

Coronavirus: What is the R number and how is it calculated?
The R number is a simple but crucial figure at the heart of lockdown decisions across the UK.
22.01.2021 - 15:12

Covid: What are the new UK travel rules?
Travellers must self-isolate on arrival and an advance coronavirus test will soon be required.
22.01.2021 - 12:42

Covid: What are the UK's lockdown rules and when will they end?
People across the country are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
21.01.2021 - 18:22

Covid: How worrying are the UK, South Africa, and Brazil coronavirus variants?
There is some evidence that the new UK variant may be more deadly, says PM Boris Johnson.
22.01.2021 - 18:17

Covid: Who has to self-isolate and for how long?
The length of quarantine has changed for contacts and people arriving from abroad.
22.01.2021 - 17:34

Coronavirus: Where does the government borrow billions from?
How does it work when a government wants to borrow money, and when does it have to pay it back?
22.01.2021 - 08:33

Covid immunity: Can you catch it twice?
Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.
14.01.2021 - 14:21

When does the stamp duty holiday in England and Northern Ireland end?
Stamp duty changes introduced to boost the housing market are due to end in March.
21.01.2021 - 13:32

Covid: Who is getting the Pfizer vaccine first and when can I have it?
Millions in the UK have now received the Pfizer Covid-19 jab, the first vaccine to be approved.
20.01.2021 - 16:21

Covid symptoms: Is it a cold, flu or coronavirus?
With similar symptoms, deciding whether or not you need to get tested for coronavirus can be tricky.
05.01.2021 - 16:07

Will the vaccine stop you spreading Covid? And other questions
We answer some of your questions about vaccination, travel rules and school closures
20.01.2021 - 10:26

The homeless drug addict who became a professor
Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career.
24.01.2021 - 01:15