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Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the Ministry of Defense.
February 28, 2026Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.
February 28, 2026Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.
February 27, 2026Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
February 26, 2026Bangladesh court orders move to seek Interpol red notice for UK lawmaker Siddiq - Reuters
Bangladesh court orders move to seek Interpol red notice for UK lawmaker Siddiq Reuters
February 26, 2026Russia says sending British troops to Ukraine would prolong war, not end it - Reuters
Russia says sending British troops to Ukraine would prolong war, not end it Reuters
February 26, 2026What is the UK's new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.
February 25, 2026Dawson takes back-to-back wickets against Pakistan
Liam Dawson takes back-to-back wickets for England to reduce Pakistan to 146-7 in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match.
February 24, 2026BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony
The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.
February 24, 2026Love Island winners revealed after drama-filled All Stars series
The third series of the ITV2 dating show spin-off saw six American bombshells enter halfway through.
February 24, 2026Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges
The broadcaster and actor appears in court to deny two further charges, relating to two women.
February 24, 2026First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".
February 24, 2026Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.
February 23, 2026Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban
Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.
February 23, 2026Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash
Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man.
February 23, 2026Rolls-Royce urges UK to commit to subsidies for about $4 billion engine project, FT reports - Reuters
Rolls-Royce urges UK to commit to subsidies for about $4 billion engine project, FT reports Reuters
February 23, 2026MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.
February 21, 2026UK to consider removing Andrew from royal succession line, official says - Reuters
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February 20, 2026UK expects continued favourable trade with U.S. after Supreme Court ruling - Reuters
UK expects continued favourable trade with U.S. after Supreme Court ruling Reuters
February 20, 2026Britain's royals face their worst crisis in 90 years over Andrew's Epstein links - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Glasner's Crystal Palace future in serious doubt
Sources tell BBC Sport that Crystal Palace's board is considering Oliver Glasner's future at the club.
February 20, 2026UK businesses and consumers show signs of recovery in early 2026 - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Tullow Oil strikes multiple deals in sweeping capital overhaul - Reuters
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxQdkNaUzJscm1XdUs3bkFSZ1VSOFh0Qk1wNnd2ZE1zb3R0ZWd1Qktid2FrS29QdEFNMkxnV0VHcVBvZzVTOXN4VEp6ZzhSOHFfaW9RVS0wQTlVRWhKSU9jVGFBeFNSXzF1S2xoVllJSmVvTWJlT0RPNjVnLU9aRXdEOFEyVC1VY0JWdUJuejU2MHd3eTZJTm93RmU4ZTJVTUdFZGRYWkdnQk1Uamk3UEQ2Mw?oc=5" target="_blank">Tullow Oil strikes multiple deals in sweeping capital overhaul</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
February 20, 2026'Untouchable!' - GB's Hodgkinson breaks women's indoor 800m world record
Keely Hodgkinson breaks the long-standing women's indoor 800m world record, set by Slovenia's Jolanda Ceplak on the day the Briton was born almost 24 years ago.
February 19, 2026'Who's next?' - American lawmakers call for 'justice' in the US after Andrew arrest
US lawmakers urge their government to follow the UK's suit and push harder on those who were close to Jeffrey Epstein.
February 19, 2026Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson faces collapse
Sources close to the company insist that its difficulties stem entirely from "the Mandelson legacy".
February 19, 2026Curling-Norway beat Canada to reach semis, Britain also qualify - Reuters
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February 19, 2026