BBC News – UK
- Andrew Malkinson 'at risk of losing housing' over compensation 13 February 2025Andrew Malkinson's lawyer says an initial compensation payment could exempt him from social housing.
- Some mortgage rates cut below 4% as competition picks up 13 February 2025It's the first time mortgage deals with rates below 4% have been available since November.
- Europe caught out by Trump's Russia move 13 February 2025After a frenetic 24 hours of US declarations, there is a tangible sense that Europe's leaders have been surprised.
- Questions raised over Rachel Reeves's CV and expenses 13 February 2025The BBC has established the Chancellor left the financial institution nine months earlier than she states in her LinkedIn profile.
- NHS 'recovery plan' fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments 13 February 2025NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing.
- What happens now after Slot's red card? 13 February 2025What happens now after Arne Slot's red card at Everton?
- Man shot by police was lawfully killed, inquest finds 13 February 2025A jury has reached a conclusion following a three-week inquest into Marius Ciolac's death.
- Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism 13 February 2025It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.
- Injuries affected England's training time - McCullum 13 February 2025England "backed guys off a little" because of injuries during their tour of India, says coach Brendon McCullum amid criticism of the team's preparation.
- Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza deal 13 February 2025The statement comes as mediators Egypt and Qatar work hard to salvage the ceasefire with Israel.
Technology
- Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism 13 February 2025It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.
- Ex-Google boss fears for AI 'Bin Laden scenario' 13 February 2025Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands.
- Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US 13 February 2025Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores.
- Elon Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of government in surprise White House appearance 12 February 2025The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort.
- Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff use 12 February 2025The chief technology officer of Hill Dickinson warned of the use of AI tools.
- Tech Life: Decoding the brain 11 February 2025Could AI help people with speech loss talk by interpreting signals in their brain ?
- UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration 11 February 2025It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."
- Watch: Why Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico 11 February 2025The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US. BBC Verify explains why Google made the change.
- 'We are not for sale,' ChatGPT boss says after Musk bid 11 February 2025Musk's attorney confirmed he had submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday.
- AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC finds 11 February 2025The BBC's head of news and current affairs says the developers of the tools are "playing with fire."