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Starmer banks on economic growth to 'rebuild Britain'Sir Keir Starmer says wealth creation is the top priority of his party's blueprint for government, as he unveils the Labour manifesto.6 hrs agoPolitics
Sunak accuses Labour of asking for a blank chequeKeir Starmer says his manifesto is aimed at wealth creation, but the PM argues it would mean higher taxes.5 hrs agoPolitics
Tory candidate tells BBC election bet was 'huge error of judgement'Craig Williams says he "placed a flutter" on the general election and the Gambling Commission were making inquiries.7 hrs agoPolitics
Radical preacher directed banned group, court hearsThe radical preacher "bided his time" but undercover officers in the US recorded him, a court hears.6 hrs agoUK
Football club plans to restore women's team after backlashAlison McGee is to take over as the club's CEO alongside a number of new board members.7 hrs agoTees
Sunak accuses Labour of asking for a blank chequeKeir Starmer says his manifesto is aimed at wealth creation, but the PM argues it would mean higher taxes.5 hrs agoPolitics
Wales should get £4bn HS2 compensation - Plaid CymruPlaid Cymru's manifesto calls for a shake-up to how Wales is funded and for policing to be devolved.11 hrs agoWales
Lords would have to retire at 80 under Labour plansSir Keir Starmer has promised to "modernise" the Lords with new rules and by phasing out hereditary peers.8 hrs agoPolitics
Tory candidate tells BBC election bet was 'huge error of judgement'Craig Williams says he "placed a flutter" on the general election and the Gambling Commission were making inquiries.7 hrs agoPolitics
'Do not cry for me', says cancer campaigner in final postTributes are paid to Kate Rackham who helped set up the Fighting to be Heard charity after her diagnosis.5 hrs agoManchester
Flying Nightingales celebrated 80 years after first flight in WW2Lydia Alford, Myra Roberts and Edna Birkbeck evacuated injured WW2 soldiers, while coming under enemy fire.3 hrs agoWiltshire
'Largest ever' meth lab discovered in police raidsThe laboratory was being dismantled at an address in cl*theroe and four men were arrested.3 hrs agoEngland
Woman arrested after death of baby girl in 1982 A cold case review leads to the arrest of a woman on suspicion of murder, say police.4 hrs agoNorthamptonshire
Coroner criticises US government in Harry Dunn caseMotorcyclist Harry Dunn,19, died in a "head-on collision" outside RAF Croughton in August 2019.8 hrs agoNorthamptonshire

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Henry Zeffman: Mood in Tory and Labour campaigns could not be more differentThe BBC's Henry Zeffman gives us his take on the parties' strategies following their manifesto launches.11 hrs agoPolitics
BBC goes inside estates where residents say crime has made life brutalCrime is the biggest election issue, people in Middlesbrough estates tell the BBC's Ed Thomas.1 day agoTees
Pupils reveal what they would do as prime ministerStudents from a school in Derby tell the BBC what their election pledges would be.6 days agoDerby
'A charismatic guru of good health': A look back at Dr Mosley's careerMichael Mosley's family confirms his body has been found beside Agia Marina beach on the Greek island of Symi.4 days agoUK

Features & analysis

Tartan Army descends on Munich ahead of Euro 2024 openerWith one day to go, the Tartan Army arrives in Munich ahead of Scotland's opening Euro 2024 game against Germany.8 hrs agoScotland
UK weather: When is it going to improve?June has started colder than average, are there any signs of warmer weather on the way?11 hrs ago
I've got scars but no regrets from speaking out, says Azeem RafiqThe ex-cricketer says there have "negatives and positives" to going public with his experiences.11 hrs agoNewsbeat
Crime here is hurting, whatever the statistics sayIn some areas, getting a grip on crime is a major election issue.1 day agoBBC InDepth
Record-breaking tunnel opened to canoeistsCanoeists get the chance to paddle through Standedge Tunnel for the very first time this summer.8 hrs ago

More from the UK

Coroner criticises US government in Harry Dunn caseMotorcyclist Harry Dunn,19, died in a "head-on collision" outside RAF Croughton in August 2019.8 hrs agoNorthamptonshire
MTV footage shown in Lyra McKee murder trial Lyra McKee died after being shot while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019.9 hrs agoNorthern Ireland
We'll be coming? We're already here. Tartan Army descends on MunichWith one day to go, the Tartan Army arrives in Munich ahead of Scotland's opening Euro 2024 game against Germany.8 hrs agoScotland
Text messages emerge in Tory politician expenses rowMessages, sent from a Conservative politician's phone, appear to ask staff member to maximise claims.36 mins agoWales
'Do not cry for me' - cancer campaigner's final postTributes are paid to Kate Rackham who helped set up the Fighting to be Heard charity after her diagnosis.5 hrs agoManchester

Latest updates

6 hrs agoRadical preacher directed banned group, court hearsThe radical preacher "bided his time" but undercover officers in the US recorded him, a court hears.6 hrs agoUK
14 hrs agoWhat is the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?Plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda were passed by Parliament, but still face legal challenge.14 hrs agoUK
1 day agoBBC goes inside estates where residents say crime has made life brutalCrime is the biggest election issue, people in Middlesbrough estates tell the BBC's Ed Thomas.1 day agoTees
1 day agoHow does the UK honours system work?How are the New Year, King's birthday, and other honours decided and awarded?1 day agoUK
1 day agoMan charged after objects thrown at Nigel FarageThe incident occurred while the Reform UK leader was campaigning in Barnsley.1 day agoUK
2 days agoKing awards 'harmony' prizes with BeckhamKing Charles has launched a new set of awards celebrating living in harmony with nature.2 days agoUK
2 days agoAnimal-rights protesters attack portrait of KingAnimal-rights protesters attack a portrait of King Charles III, in a London gallery.2 days agoUK
2 days agoGary Glitter told to pay victim £508,000 damagesThe convicted sex offender was sued by a woman who says she was abused by him when she was 12.2 days agoUK
3 days agoBBC to air special programmes for Michael MosleyGreek police say initial test results suggest the 67-year-old died of natural causes. 3 days agoUK
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