BBC unveils plans for big shift away from London for programming and staff

The BBC has announced plans to relocate news and current affairs programmes and hundreds of jobs outside of London in what it has called its "biggest transformation in decades".

Kanye West becomes the richest black man in US history

Kanye West has become the richest black man in US history, with his net worth reported to have reached $6.6bn (£4.7m).

Bank of England sees slightly stronger spring spending bounce-back

The Bank of England has predicted a slightly quicker bounce-back for consumer spending this spring than previously thought as lockdowns are eased.

Need to retest 1.7 million doses and delays to supplies from India behind reduced vaccine numbers

A need to retest more than one-and-a-half million vaccine doses - as well as delays to doses arriving from India - will lead to a "tighter" supply in COVID jabs next month, Health Secretary Matt...

Toddler tablet and phone use linked to behavioural and social problems

Toddlers who frequently play on tablets or phones are at a higher risk of problems such as hyperactivity, poor concentration and friendship issues, a new study suggests.

SNP’s majority at Holyrood in the balance despite Sturgeon’s clear lead, poll suggests

The SNP have a 22-point lead in a new Scottish poll for Sky News, which would see Nicola Sturgeon remain first minister after the May elections but could deprive her party of an overall...

Tokyo Games hit by new setback as ceremonies chief quits over ‘Olympig’ sexist remark

Tokyo Olympics creative director Hiroshi Sasaki has resigned after making a derogatory comment about a popular female Japanese entertainer.

Patel urged to reject ‘groundless speculation’ Gibraltar will be used to process asylum seekers

Gibraltar's chief minister has urged Home Secretary Priti Patel to reject "groundless speculation" that his territory could be used to process people seeking asylum in the UK.