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Fresh "danger to life" flood warnings are issued as the UK reels from damage caused by Storm Dennis.
Iain Stirling says he is devastated at the loss of his "true friend" as the ITV2 show returns to air.
Andrew Sabisky said that he wanted to help the government, "not be a distraction".
David Frost's remarks come amid warnings the UK and EU will "rip each other apart" in trade talks.
The Amazon boss and world's richest man gives 8% of his fortune to fight the planet's "biggest threat".
The mysterious cargo ship was drifting without crew on the high seas for more than a year.
Rocco Wright, three, drowned in a David Lloyd Leisure pool in the Moortown area of Leeds in 2018.
The producer, who turned Primal Scream's Screamadelica into a hit, suffered a pulmonary embolism.
New documents reveal the "strongest evidence yet" of China's crackdown on people in Xinjiang.
Megan Newton had offered Joseph Trevor a place to sleep as an "act of kindness", a court hears.
Extinction Rebellion members are protesting over what they claim to be "the destruction of nature".
Manchester United are up to seventh in the Premier League after beating Chelsea 2-0 in another game in which the video assistant referee played a key role.
The Foreign Office is contacting the 74 people trapped in Japan to ask if they want to fly home.
Tuesday's newspapers include reports of the UK's chief Brexit negotiator's speech in Brussels.
Sara Gillingham had undergone operations as a child but it was only as an adult she found out why.
Fans of the Australian brand Holden are sharing memories of their beloved cars on social media.
Anthea Smith tells the BBC's Laura Mcmullan, who also had skin cancer, that she used sunbeds for years.
Retailers are having a "tough time" as the coronavirus keeps Chinese tourists at home.
The BBC meets the medics and lawyers across America who are using the app to help educate the public.
Michaela Spencer was diagnosed with PTSD after being attacked at a house party.
It's a question that's surprisingly difficult to answer.
A buyout collapsed, leading to the app closing and a presenter paying for final game's $5 prize.
"Multiple" landslides have been caused by Storm Dennis, including this one in Tylorstown, Rhondda.
Images from around the UK show the strong winds and heavy rain that have swept across the country.
Why is a Benedictine monk travelling to Mali to save Islamic texts?
The disease, which normally affects people later in life, forced Ryan to make a "scary" decision.
Sophie Trelles-Tvede is the boss of Invisibobble, which is now sold in more than 70 countries.
Every case is different, but these are the steps that could lead to someone facing charges.
The Girls Aloud star says winning The Masked Singer was a "liberating" experience.
Starring Jarvis Cocker, Stormzy, Adele, John Prescott and current host Jack Whitehall.
Securing a UK-EU trade deal will be top a priority over the months ahead.
The fertility expert Lord Winston warns the success rate could be as low as 1% but others say it is considerably higher.
President Macron's pension reforms reach the National Assembly - but the protests have not gone away.
China-based student Kem Senoua is the first African known to have contracted the virus - he spoke to the BBC.
Levels of electrical and electronic waste are expected to more than double by 2050, according to the UN.
Psychotherapy might have the answers about why we are so emotional about politics.
Women displaced by Colombia's armed conflict created their own community to offer each other support.
The revelation that foreign intelligence used a Swiss company's devices for spying provokes outrage.
An Arab-Jewish-owned hostel caused controversy but is being held up as a symbol of change.
The secret moment between two gay Russian lovers that defied haters.
Gloucester say they are "looking after" Danny Cipriani after he was abused on Twitter grieving for ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack.
Barnet Council "considered" terminating its £22.9m loan to redevelop Saracens' stadium after the club's relegation but instead have frozen further payments.
Tyson Fury hit the canvas, Deontay Wilder celebrated and ringside arguments broke out in three minutes boxing will never forget.
Everton will host Chelsea in the pick of the Women's FA Cup quarter-final ties, after both came through their fifth-round matches.
In the second episode of BBC Sport's Wonderkids series, Arsenal Under-15 footballer Kieran Petrie aims to beat Leo Castledine's score in a three-part skills challenge.
Watch the best plays from the NBA All-Star Game, which pitched a side led by LeBron James against a team captained by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Witness WBC champion Deontay Wilder's punching power in his previous fights before Saturday's world heavyweight title rematch with Tyson Fury in Las Vegas.
Two teenagers have a cathartic encounter with men jailed for an Islamist attack that killed their mum.
Theo is nearly a third of the age of his colleague Charlie - and he manages her. The pair explain how they make the relationship work.
Sixteen-year-old twins Ana Fernanda and Ana Luisa begin their journey from Mexico in the early hours.
Ignoring stereotypes like "snowflakes" and "gammons" helps us find common ground, research suggests.
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1. How to smart leaders win trust. Leaders have been trained to hide vulnerabilities, to minimise risk, and to be consistent, level-headed, and in complete control at all times. But it’s impossible to trust someone who is always rational, serious, and in control. READ MORE >> 2. The biggest opportunity killer is age. It's my birthday today. Happy Birthday me…! I'm therefore sad to discover that age is considered the number-one barrier to job opportunities in the UK today, above gender, ethnicity or education. Nearly half of the Baby Boomers surveyed – and over a quarter of Generation X respondents – said they felt age was the key factor in preventing people from realising job opportunities and gaining a good work/life balance, stability and from doing a role that they love. It's about time this changed, though, with recent research from over-50s recruitment specialists Rest Less suggesting that over-65s will account for over half of the UK's employment growth in the next 10 years. BBC 3. A new peak for global consumption. A report by the Circle Economy think tank found that in 2017 (the latest year for which data is available), humanity consumed 100.6 billion tonnes of material. Nearly half this total was the sand, clay, gravel and cement used for building; coal, oil and gas made up 15% and metal ores 10%; most of the remainder were plants and trees used for food and fuel. Since 1970, the materials consumed by humanity have quadrupled, while the world’s population has only doubled. Meanwhile, the proportion of materials being recycled is actually falling, down from 9.1% in 2015 to 8.6% in 2017. The Guardian 4. Nice work if you can get it. Members of the House of Lords will receive a 3.1% rise in their daily pay for turning up. From April, they will be entitled to £323 a day just for “signing in”. That could, in theory, amount to £48,450 a year over 150 days. The payments for meals, accommodation and transport are also free of tax and national insurance, because they are connected with the House’s parliamentary work. Members are not legally employees or holders of office. The Times. 5. Being a bad leader is not their fault. A weak leader or a bad boss can make or break how you feel about going to work every day. Yet employees should not necessarily rush to point the finger at a bad boss for their terrible leadership style. One of the big challenges for leaders is that rarely are they taught how to lead. Only when companies invest in managers learning the basics of strong leadership, such as listening skills, effective confrontation, how to give and receive feedback, patience and empathy, can they be fairly appraised. Effective leadership training is closer than you think. CLICK on the image below and I'll take you there. Ed. |
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6. Dealing with divorce at work. Determining how to navigate a divorce is deeply personal, yet the emotional toll of a marriage breakdown often seeps into your work life. For senior leaders, the issue is even more acute, as shifting emotions caused by divorce could impact their decision-making on matters with company-wide ramifications. For the rest of us, experts say it can be beneficial to inform trusted colleagues about your situation as you will likely experience less productivity and focus, and more emotion or sensitivity, and will possibly need time to decompress. Financial Review 7. UK economy flatlined at end of 2019. The UK economy failed to grow in the final three months of 2019, as Brexit uncertainty and the general election took their toll. Data from the ONS suggests there was an uptick in the services and construction sectors, but this was offset by poor results from manufacturing – particularly the motor industry. On top of this, total business investment shrunk by 1% in the quarter, which is worse than analysts had predicted. Office for National Statistics 8. 2021 census may be the last. The UK’s national statistician has revealed that next year’s census could be the last ever undertaken. The national survey, sent to every household, has been carried out once a decade for some 200 years, but the Office for National Statistics is now examining cheaper alternatives in a bid to drive down spiralling costs. BBC 9. Downing Street tells Beeb it will scrap the licence fee. Downing Street has the BBC it will scrap the television licence fee and make viewers pay a subscription. the corporation could also be forced to downsize and sell off most of its radio stations. Last week, the BBC chairman, launched an outspoken defence of the licence fee as tensions rose between the government and the national broadcaster. The Sunday Times 10. The bottom line. £2.1bn would be generated if the same percentage of British households subscribed to the BBC as American households subscribe to Netflix under a subscription model – much less than the £3.7bn the BBC raised from TV licences last year. The Times |
The first episode of the dating show shown since Caroline Flack's death began with a tribute to the former presenter.
Helicopter footage shows the widespread flooding across parts of England and Wales.
Home and business owners are battling to salvage belongings after flood waters caused substantial damage.
Vijayakumar Gowsikan took the gun out of the attacker’s pocket as he raided the cash register.
Anthea Smith tells the BBC's Laura Mcmullan, who also had skin cancer, that she used sunbeds for years.
It's a question that's surprisingly difficult to answer.
Theo is nearly a third of the age of his colleague Charlie - and he manages her. The pair explain how they make the relationship work.
Michaela Spencer was diagnosed with PTSD after being attacked at a house party.
Laura Whitmore has paid tribute to Caroline Flack, describing her as a person who "loved to love".
The former Love Island host was found dead in her London flat.
The disease, which normally affects people later in life, forced Ryan to make a "scary" decision.
Many parts of south Wales are under water as Storm Dennis causes widespread flooding.
The former England star's voice cracks as he pays tribute to "the greatest man in the world".
A new generation of influencers are making their mark on social media.
The transport secretary signals that the upcoming budget, planned for 11 March, could be delayed.
Supporters and critics give their thoughts on the government decision to build HS2.
A group of about 20 people who had never done burlesque dancing before have come together to learn the art.
Kitchen hacks and baking videos are hugely popular on YouTube - but do all the tips actually work?
Learning parkour has helped 17-year-old Anthony cope with his emotions.
As sea levels rise, difficult decisions are being made about which communities to save.
Leila Nathoo looks back at the day in politics, as the PM's reshuffle went further than even he perhaps expected.
In 2019, ex-prisoner Gareth Evans protected others from London Bridge attacker Usman Khan.
Rayan has lived in the UK since he was 12, but was made to leave after being convicted of burglary.
A photographer is challenging the culture of victim blaming for sexual assault victims.
At a community hub in Redcar, people who voted Conservative for the first time last year discuss the changes they want to see.
Racism within the LGBT community leaves black people suffering poor mental health, a leading charity says.
When Vickie started using a wheelchair, she returned to a studio and found a passion for dance.
Rupert Smith, one of 17 convicted offenders deported to Jamaica, says he has "had his life taken away".
Harrow council is one of only two areas to see fly-tippers given the maximum fine of £50,000.
Student Tahiyat has enlisted her friends and businesses to help bring some cheer to homeless people.
Five care home residents share a party to celebrate their 101st and 102nd birthdays.
The BBC's Fergus Walsh assesses the chances of contracting Covid-19 in the UK and the best ways to avoid it.
A special school in the Vale of Glamorgan helps pupils whose conditions are a barrier to learning.
Jenson Webster had not seen snow before and excitedly joined in the frozen fun and games.
Campaigners camping at Cubbington Wood prepare for eviction after the high-speed rail line is approved.
Representing Team GB in sport climbing is "so crazy and really exciting", says Shauna Coxsey.
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