Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

His resignation comes after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church.

Justin Welby said he had to take responsibility for failures since he was notified about abuse committed by John Smyth.

The presenter will step down from the flagship football show at the end of this season, but will host BBC Sport’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup.

The apology comes after a report found 200,000 children and vulnerable adults were abused for decades.

People in England will be able to get free varenicline tablets to help them quit cigarettes.

Maria Kolesnikova, jailed for her part in mass political protests in 2020, was allowed to see her father.