BBC News – UK
- Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time 19 December 2025Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
- US justice department to release thousands of Epstein files later, top official says 19 December 2025The Friday deadline was mandated by a bill that got near-unanimous support in the US Congress.
- BBC replaced by TNT Sports as Commonwealth Games live broadcaster 19 December 2025The subscription channel takes over from the BBC which had been the principal partner since 1954 and provided free-to-air coverage.
- Family of stabbed girl say 'our hearts are broken' 19 December 2025The nine-year-old's family say she was "the most beautiful little soul" who was "full of light".
- David Walliams dropped by book publisher 19 December 2025Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million books.
- Millions head home for Christmas on busiest day of festive getaway 19 December 2025Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.
- Frank insists Tottenham players are 'still with me' 19 December 2025Tottenham manager Thomas Frank says he "feels supported" despite their recent run of poor results and has no doubts the Spurs players are "with me or going in the same direction."
- Harry and Meghan embrace their children in Christmas message 19 December 2025The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also released their official Christmas card and renamed their charity.
- Sheff Wed 'days from takeover' with Ashley leading contender 19 December 2025Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan says the club badly needs the "boost" of new owners at Hillsborough.
- Ros Atkins on… The alleged links between the UAE and Sudan's civil war 19 December 2025BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.
Technology
- £100 contactless card limit to be lifted 19 December 2025Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.
- Will the US TikTok deal make it safer but less relevant? 19 December 2025The key to the app's success - its algorithm - is to be retrained on US data. Will that make US TikTok blander?
- TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban 19 December 2025The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.
- Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers? 19 December 2025Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
- UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps 18 December 2025A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.
- One in three using AI for emotional support and conversation, UK says 18 December 2025The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) says the tech is being used by one in 25 people daily.
- Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links 18 December 2025Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.
- Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas 18 December 2025The children's commissioner says children are "crying out" for family time over the festive break.
- Fifa video game to return after four years in Netflix exclusive 17 December 2025The game will be made by Delphi Interactive and released in time for the 2026 World Cup.
- Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live 16 December 2025When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".
