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Residents in communities on the river are being evacuated as water threatens to top flood defences.
The post-Brexit immigration plan says employers must stop relying on "cheap labour".
The Londoner raps about the government, before winning his first-ever Brit for album of the year.
British Army officer Capt Rosie Wild, 28, passes the brutal five-day P Company course.
The targeted man "showed great bravery," says South Wales Police.
The row over a Newsweek opinion piece comes as jurors hold a first day of deliberations in the trial.
The UK government is trying to organise flying 74 British nationals home from the quarantined ship.
The trial suggested more people fitted with stents were dying after three years than those given surgery.
Helen Gittos lost her baby Harriet when she was eight days old, and she believes the death was preventable.
Three people are held following damage to a Cambridge college lawn and four for other offences.
It is the first UK overseas territory to be named and shamed by the EU for not cracking down on tax abuse.
Liverpool's Champions League defence hangs in the balance as Saul Niguez gives Atletico Madrid a slender lead after the first leg of their last-16 tie.
The first look at the government's post-Brexit immigration plan leads many of Wednesday's papers.
The presenter's death has prompted calls for people to "be kind" on social media and in the press.
The best of Britain's musical talent and some top international stars are out to impress.
When teenager Jaxon Elliott-Sprysa died, his mother arranged for something deeply personal to be made.
A woman tells how her beloved pet kept sniffing the right side of her head before two brain tumours were diagnosed.
The 1989 cassette features the Coldplay star performing aged 12 in a school music competition.
Henry Moore and Bill Brandt created images of civilians sheltering during the Blitz.
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the singer speaks ahead of her performance at the Brit Awards.
It was one of several monuments in Plymouth that was vandalised on Monday morning.
Anastasia Shevchenko is facing six years in prison for her opposition political activism.
The idea that came out of a US competition to improve the way we predict world events.
The New York billionaire has qualified for the next debate. So who are his supporters?
The US space agency's next rover will hunt for life's traces among the rocks of the Red Planet.
Thousands of Americans die from kidney failure each year, but efforts to find organ donors remain contentious.
A bodybuilder, a watercolour artist and a film director are amongst those who have died in Wuhan.
Better sight, better hands and more intelligence are allowing robots to take on more and more jobs.
Extreme weather events are happening around the world regularly and forecasts can help people prepare.
Erling Braut Haaland continues his remarkable form with two more goals to give Borussia Dortmund the advantage over PSG in the Champions League last 16.
Before Tyson Fury's rematch with Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas on Saturday, BBC Sport explores why the two heavyweights are the ultimate boxing showmen.
Four-time Olympic champion Laura Kenny chooses not to have surgery on a broken shoulder so she can ride at the Track World Championships next week.
St Mirren throw away a three-goal half-time lead before roaring back to beat Motherwell on penalties and clinch a Scottish Cup quarter-final place.
BBC Sport profiles Chelsea and Australia midfielder Sam Kerr, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2020 award.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho gives a unusual stairway analogy when asked about Son Heung-min's arm injury.
Salford Red Devils' Rhys Williams talks about becoming a viral sensation and his comparisons to footballer Mohamed Salah, after his try against Toronto Wolfpack went "global".
Two teenagers have a cathartic encounter with men jailed for an Islamist attack that killed their mum.
Rebecca Robinson maxed out credit cards and pawned her victim's jewellery after falling into debt.
The 1989 cassette features the Coldplay star performing aged 12 in a school music competition.
Stuart Newton, 65, was found at an address in Oswaldtwistle and later died in hospital.
Nearly £5bn is due to be spent on flood defences in England up until 2026, government figures show.
Two cars crashed in Preston shortly after midnight, injuring three people.
Anthea Smith tells the BBC's Laura Mcmullan, who also had skin cancer, that she used sunbeds for years.
Matej Vydra's superb goal boosts Burnley's hopes of playing in Europe for the second time in three years in their weather-affected Premier League win at Southampton.
Blackburn Rovers edge closer to the play-offs with a win at Charlton, who are just five points above the relegation zone.
A late Shaun Hutchinson winner sees Millwall beat Preston in stormy conditions at Deepdale.
Josh Ginnelly ends Bristol Rovers' 14-match winless run with an 84th-minute goal in a 2-1 win over 10-man Blackpool.
Wes Burns is Fleetwood's hero as his second-half strike earns them a 2-1 victory against in-form Peterborough.
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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 |
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the singer speaks ahead of her performance at the Brit Awards.
Helen Gittos lost her baby Harriet when she was eight days old, and she believes the death was preventable.
A 4x4 driver almost needs rescuing himself when he attempts to help flood victims in Herefordshire.
The first episode of the dating show shown since Caroline Flack's death began with a tribute to the former presenter.
The son of Sally and David Abel, who have been held in quarantine on a ship off Japan, criticises the government response.
John Shipton said Wikileaks founder Julian Assange had felt "ceaseless anxiety" over the past decade.
The targeted man "showed great bravery," says South Wales Police.
Meet the Welshman who is playing alongside Brazilians in a professional FIFA team.
Helicopter footage shows 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.
