‘Forever chemical’ testing to be ramped up amid growing concerns.

The United Kingdom has launched a comprehensive national strategy to significantly increase testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," across its environment. This ambitious plan…

Inside Health – Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist? – BBC Sounds

The persistent and growing crisis in NHS dentistry is a critical issue dominating public discourse and political agendas across the United Kingdom. For countless individuals, securing a dental appointment under…

Winter Olympics 2026: What is Olympic ice and how is it made?

Olympic ice is a highly specialized, meticulously engineered surface designed to meet the stringent demands of international competitive events, most notably the Winter Olympic Games. This uniform ice surface is…

Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches – but they’re making an unholy mess

Soon, the quiet stillness is broken by the frantic, silent ballet of bats. They emerge from hidden crevices, darting and swooping with breathtaking agility up and down the aisles, their…

Chris Mason: Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not over

The past week has seen Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, navigate what can only be described as a political near-death experience, emerging from the crucible of…

BP profits fall after oil prices drop

BP has announced a significant drop in its annual profits, a direct consequence of the substantial fall in global oil prices throughout the past year. The energy behemoth reported an…

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

The results of the auction have been met with widespread acclaim from environmental advocacy groups and clean energy proponents. They underscore solar power’s increasing cost-effectiveness and its crucial role in…

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter – we fear it could happen again

When Bethan James, brimming with youthful optimism, spoke to her YouTube followers at the age of 16, her aspirations for 2026 painted a picture of a future filled with partnership,…

Machine guns to machetes: Weapons that massacred thousands in Iran

The Iranian authorities have consistently blamed the killings on "rioters and terrorists," attempting to deflect accountability for the systematic deployment of lethal force. However, the BBC Persian analysis, corroborated by…

Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content.

In a significant move to bolster online safety and protect younger users, Discord, the popular communication platform boasting over 200 million monthly users, is set to implement a mandatory age…