18 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing live: Alex Kingston crowned ‘Queen of the Rumba’ by judge Shirley Ballas

All the updates from week four of the BBC competition

Politics

20 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing live: Week four underway as Lewis Cope addresses claims he’s professional dancer

All the updates from week four of the BBC competition

Culture

23 h. ago Scots mum's blurry vision during pregnancy uncovered as serious brain condition

After giving birth, Rebecca Dobbie's symptoms began to get worse with her vision beginning to deteriorate, prompting her to reach out to her GP.

Politics

27 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing live: Lewis Cope addresses claims he’s professional dancer

All the updates from week four of the BBC competition

Culture

29 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing live: Lewis Cope addresses accusations he’s professional dancer

All the updates from week four of the BBC competition

Culture

40 h. ago Live from London Packaging Week: Bentley Fragrance Package Embodies Elegance and Sustainability

Live from London Packaging Week: Bentley Fragrance Package Embodies Elegance and Sustainability  Packaging World

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42 h. ago Strictly's Stefan Dennis addresses health issue which forced him to pull out of BBC show

Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis was forced to miss last weekend's Strictly Come Dancing live show due to illness

Culture

45 h. ago Nearly £11bn wiped off UK banks after US regional banking fears spooked markets – business live

European stock markets have fallen after two US regional lenders disclosed on Thursday that they were exposed to alleged fraud by borrowersGlobal markets fall and gold hits record high amid jitters over US banksUS regional bank stocks fall amid Wall Street concern over credit marketsStorm clouds are gathering over the financial markets, warns Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor:There are increasing signs of storm clouds gathering over markets, with little relief from the building wall of worry.Already grappling with stretched stock valuations in the AI space, an unresolved government shutdown and a deteriorating relationship between Beijing and Washington, investors were exposed to a new source of concern in the form of lending practices and bad loans for US regional banks. Continue reading...

Economics

48 h. ago FTSE 100 slides as US regional bank worries rock markets – business live

Fear index jumps, and European markets follow Asia lower, as bad loan fears hit valuationsGlobal markets fall and gold hits record high amid jitters over US banksUS regional bank stocks fall amid Wall Street concern over credit marketsStorm clouds are gathering over the financial markets, warns Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor:There are increasing signs of storm clouds gathering over markets, with little relief from the building wall of worry.Already grappling with stretched stock valuations in the AI space, an unresolved government shutdown and a deteriorating relationship between Beijing and Washington, investors were exposed to a new source of concern in the form of lending practices and bad loans for US regional banks. Continue reading...

Economics

50 h. ago Gaza aid still critically scarce, say agencies, as Israel delays convoys

UN urges opening of all crossing points as fewer than half of intended trucks enter strip and WHO warns of ‘spiralling’ diseaseMiddle East crisis – live updatesAid remains critically scarce in Gaza one week into the ceasefire, humanitarian agencies have warned, as Israel delays the entry of food convoys into the territory. The Israeli government and Hamas continue to trade blame over violations of the truce.The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday that it had brought about 560 tonnes of food per day on average into Gaza since the ceasefire began, but it was still below what was needed. Continue reading...

Politics

52 h. ago Scots mum given weeks to live after shock leukaemia diagnosis on daughter's birthday

Elaine Bolton, then 35, was diagnosed with leukaemia on the day of her daughter's sixth birthday.

Events

53 h. ago Alisson out for Liverpool; Manchester United stadium latest; Palmer out for six weeks – football live

Latest news and comment before weekend’s actionPremier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail TahaTroubling news for Chelsea: Cole Palmer, who has not played since September, faces six more weeks out with a groin injury.The latest on Maccabi Tel Aviv’s visit to Aston Villa:Senior government officials will meet on Friday as they look to reverse a decision by West Midlands police to ban fans of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv from a European match at Aston Villa next month. Continue reading...

Sport

54 h. ago FTSE 100 heading for worst day since April as US regional bank worries rock markets – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as FTSE 100 share index sheds 150 points in early tradingUS regional bank stocks fall amid Wall Street concern over credit marketsStorm clouds are gathering over the financial markets, warns Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor:There are increasing signs of storm clouds gathering over markets, with little relief from the building wall of worry.Already grappling with stretched stock valuations in the AI space, an unresolved government shutdown and a deteriorating relationship between Beijing and Washington, investors were exposed to a new source of concern in the form of lending practices and bad loans for US regional banks. Continue reading...

Economics

55 h. ago Stock markets hit by US regional bank worries and trade tensions – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsFears are swirling today that we could be facing a repeat of the US regional banking crisis of 2023.That episode led to the demise of US bank SVB and then Europe’s Credit Suisse.An initially positive risk mood turned during the US session yesterday after news that Zions Bancorp (-13.14%) made a $50m charge-off while Western Alliance (-10.81%) alleged it also suffered from fraud on loans to the same borrowers linked to distressed commercial mortgages.While this was an ostensibly isolated story at two banks each less than $10bn market cap, the event drew inevitable comparisons to the regional bank stress that followed the collapse of SVB in March 2023 and raised broader questions over potential credit quality issues after a lengthy period of elevated rates and expansion in private credit, following also the bankruptcy of subprime auto lender Tricolor last month. Continue reading...

Economics

58 h. ago Mum blasts early prison release of paedophile abuser over fears more kids will be targeted

John Kerr was released was sentenced to 42 months in jail last year.

Events

2 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing viewers furious as they claim couple have been 'set up to fail'

Strictly Come Dancing fans are furious ahead of this week's live show

Events

3 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Stefan Dennis gives health update after missing live show

Stefan Dennis was forced to miss last weekend's Strictly Come Dancing live show after falling ill

Society

3 d. ago Scots mum 'living a nightmare' unable to return to mouldy home after two years

Catherine has been dealing with constant damp and mould for years and moved out of the property in May 2023 after the building company representing her insurance advised her to do so.

Politics

3 d. ago Strictly fans in Stefan Dennis 'set up' fear as Dianne Buswell clarifies after fresh announcement

The pair are currently back in training for the BBC dance contest having missed performing during last weekend's live show

Politics

3 d. ago 'Bubbly' mum found dead at Edinburgh home as heartbroken family search for answers

Lisa Beveridge, 48, was a 'bubbly' mum-of-one and nan who was 'always bright'.

Society