The Beatles’ last song Now And Then is finally released
Image source, Getty Images By Mark Savage BBC Music Correspondent After a week of build-up, The Beatles have released what’s been billed as their “final song”. Called Now And Then, it’s been 45 years in the making – with the first bars written by John Lennon in 1978 and the song finally completed last year. […]
Fernando Alonso annoyed with rumours of Red Bull move
Fernando Alonso retired from the Mexico City Grand Prix last weekend and is now level on points with fourth-placed Carlos Sainz in the drivers’ championship Fernando Alonso has made it clear he is annoyed with claims that he could switch to Red Bull from Aston Martin. Stories that he could replace Sergio Perez emerged in […]
Damage and disruption: Storm Ciarán in pictures
Storm Ciarán has hit the UK, Channel Islands and Europe, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Source: BBC News
Rishi Sunak meets world leaders and tech firms at AI summit
PM holds talks with leaders of the UN, EU and Italy on managing risks of artificial intelligence. Source: BBC News
Cockney and King's English becoming less common, researchers find
Researchers say younger generations use three main accents, including “multicultural London English”. Source: BBC News
Shell posts $6.2bn profit as oil prices rise again
The oil and gas giant makes $6.2bn between July and September as crude oil prices crept up again. Source: BBC News
Criminals and sanctions-busters exploiting UK secrecy loophole
Baroness Kramer, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson in the House of Lords, said it was a shock the government had not used its economic crime bill to shut down every loophole. “It certainly is aware of this one, and frankly, it can’t even be called a loophole – it’s so wide, you can drive an oil […]
Suspected mushroom poisoning: Australian woman arrested over three deaths
An Australian woman has been taken into custody over the deaths of three people in July. Source: BBC News
Hospitals fail people with learning disabilities, says watchdog
Watchdog concerned over lack of specialist nurses, training for staff and information sharing in England. Source: BBC News
EFL Cup quarter-finals draw: Chelsea v Newcastle, Liverpool v West Ham, Everton v Fulham, Port Vale v Middlesbrough
Last season’s runners-up Newcastle play at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Liverpool face West Ham. Newcastle have eliminated Manchester City and Manchester United in the past two rounds and travel to Stamford Bridge for the next round. Everton entertain Fulham in an all-Premier League tie and League One outfit Port Vale play at […]