Why did so many teens get into their first choice uni this year?

Why did so many teens get into their first choice uni this year?

11 minutes ago • from BBC News
A record number of 18-year-olds have been accepted by their "firm" university choice. Here's what's going on.
Bournemouth in talks to sign Liverpool winger Doak

Bournemouth in talks to sign Liverpool winger Doak

13 minutes ago • from BBC Sport
Bournemouth open talks to sign Scotland winger Ben Doak from Liverpool, who want £25m for the 19-year-old.
Calvert-Lewin can 'revive career' with Leeds move

Calvert-Lewin can 'revive career' with Leeds move

16 minutes ago • from BBC Sport
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has a chance to "revive his career" after joining newly promoted Leeds, says boss Daniel Farke.
Sonic boom heard after RAF scrambled to incident

Sonic boom heard after RAF scrambled to incident

46 minutes ago • from BBC News
A loud explosive sound is reported in parts of Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and London.
King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice on VJ Day

King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice on VJ Day

47 minutes ago • from BBC News
The King, Queen and prime minister join veterans to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Suspended Labour councillor cleared of encouraging violent disorder at rally

Suspended Labour councillor cleared of encouraging violent disorder at rally

49 minutes ago • from BBC News
Ricky Jones denied encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest last year.
Suspended Labour councillor cleared of encouraging violent disorder at rally

Suspended Labour councillor cleared of encouraging violent disorder at rally

49 minutes ago • from BBC News
Ricky Jones denied encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest last year.
England flags hung by locals taken down

England flags hung by locals taken down

59 minutes ago • from BBC News
Birmingham City Council says the flags are being removed due streetlights being upgraded.
Calls for review of law after Palestine Action arrests

Calls for review of law after Palestine Action arrests

1 hour ago • from BBC News
It comes after the Met Police arrested more than 500 people at a demonstration backing the banned group.
Holders enter fray & Ibrox debutants - things to watch in Premier Sports Cup

Holders enter fray & Ibrox debutants - things to watch in Premier Sports Cup

1 hour ago • from BBC Sport
Holders Celtic and Scotland's other European representatives enter the fray as the Premier Sports Cup switches to a knockout format for the second round.
Man Utd sign Rolfo on two-year deal

Man Utd sign Rolfo on two-year deal

1 hour ago • from BBC Sport
Manchester United sign Sweden international Fridolina Rolfo on a two-year contract.
Far-right Israeli minister taunts prominent Palestinian prisoner

Far-right Israeli minister taunts prominent Palestinian prisoner

1 hour ago • from BBC News
Video shows Itamar Ben Gvir telling the most prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti "you will not win".
UK's Turing AI Institute responds to staff anger about defence focus

UK's Turing AI Institute responds to staff anger about defence focus

2 hours ago • from BBC News
Whistleblowers say the charity is at risk of collapse because it has been told by the government to focus on defence.
'Bakoteh Messi' - Minteh's rise from sandy Gambian pitches

'Bakoteh Messi' - Minteh's rise from sandy Gambian pitches

2 hours ago • from BBC Sport
Brighton and The Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh says the motivation to change his family's life inspired his football dream.
MP's WhatsApp messages suspension to be lifted

MP's WhatsApp messages suspension to be lifted

2 hours ago • from BBC News
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan to have the whip restored while investigations into Andrew Gwynne MP continue.
Chelsea know exactly what I think - Maresca

Chelsea know exactly what I think - Maresca

2 hours ago • from BBC Sport
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says "we need a central defender" and that the injured Levi Colwill is a "big loss for us".
Epping hotel for migrants puts public at 'unacceptable' risk, council tells court

Epping hotel for migrants puts public at 'unacceptable' risk, council tells court

2 hours ago • from BBC News
The council says there is a "clear risk of further escalating community tensions".
Epping hotel for migrants puts public at 'unacceptable' risk, council tells court

Epping hotel for migrants puts public at 'unacceptable' risk, council tells court

2 hours ago • from BBC News
The council says there is a "clear risk of further escalating community tensions".
All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place

All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place

2 hours ago • from BBC Sport
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place.
Nigel Farage urges PM to appoint Reform peers to House of Lords

Nigel Farage urges PM to appoint Reform peers to House of Lords

2 hours ago • from BBC News
Reform has four MPs in the House of Commons and controls ten councils in England, but currently has no peers.
Maresca at odds with Chelsea over Colwill replacement

Maresca at odds with Chelsea over Colwill replacement

2 hours ago • from BBC Sport
Enzo Maresca wants Chelsea to sign a new central defender to replace the injured Levi Colwill - but the club continues to seek an "internal solution".
Littler through, Humphries unhappy at NZ Masters

Littler through, Humphries unhappy at NZ Masters

3 hours ago • from BBC Sport
World champion Luke Littler reaches the New Zealand Masters quarter-finals and Luke Humphries is also through, but admits he is "out of sorts".
Jota's family expected at Anfield as Liverpool plan tribute

Jota's family expected at Anfield as Liverpool plan tribute

3 hours ago • from BBC Sport
Diogo Jota's family are expected to be at Anfield on Friday for Liverpool's Premier League opener at home to Bournemouth.
Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets ranked

Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets ranked

3 hours ago • from BBC Sport
Our team of FPL experts rank the best and worst picks for 2025-26 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.
Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling

Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling

3 hours ago • from BBC News
In her memoir, Sturgeon complains about the Harry Potter author posting a selfie in a T-shirt branding her a "destroyer of women's rights".
Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling

Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling

3 hours ago • from BBC News
In her memoir, Sturgeon complains about the Harry Potter author posting a selfie in a T-shirt branding her a "destroyer of women's rights".
Chinook helicopter was on 'show flight' when it crashed killing 29, ex-RAF pilot says

Chinook helicopter was on 'show flight' when it crashed killing 29, ex-RAF pilot says

4 hours ago • from BBC News
Four crew and 25 passengers were killed when an RAF Chinook struck a hillside in foggy conditions over the Mull of Kintyre in 1994.
Full Strictly line-up revealed as final contestants announced

Full Strictly line-up revealed as final contestants announced

4 hours ago • from BBC News
Hodor actor Kristian Nairn will be joined by football star Karen Carney and ITV presenter Ross King.
Healey says Putin-Trump talks may be first step to peace

Healey says Putin-Trump talks may be first step to peace

4 hours ago • from BBC News
The defence secretary says the UK is ready to "put boots on the ground" in Ukraine if a ceasefire is agreed.
Man City sign Arsenal's Wienroither until 2027

Man City sign Arsenal's Wienroither until 2027

5 hours ago • from BBC Sport
Manchester City sign Arsenal defender Laura Wienroither on a two-year contract until the summer of 2027.