The Writers Guild is set to enter negotiations with the major studios, nearly three years after the historic strike that shut down Hollywood. The union’s leaders are clear that they …
We expect government help in a crisis. Will Reeves intervene on energy bills this time?
After Covid furlough and Truss’s bailout, can the UK expect another government crisis rescue, asks Laura Kuenssberg. Read full story Author:
Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords
The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal. Read full story Author:
‘Like a trap you can’t escape’: The women who regret being mothers
From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers. Read full story Author:
Claudia Winkleman’s new chat show splits critics
Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Williams, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen starred in the inaugural episode. Read full story Author:
Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran’s right to defend itself from “aggression” by the US and Israel. Read full story Author:
Why has the US targeted Iran’s Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran’s energy infrastructure. Read full story Author:
How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump’s Republican coalition
The president’s most dedicated supporters are on his side – but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts. Read full story Author:
Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are “ready to go home”, as they face drone attacks from Tehran. Read full story Author:
They were told it wasn’t for girls, but these could be the future faces of F1
F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at the top level of motorsport. Read full story Author:
Why do Glasgow’s historic buildings keep catching fire?
The fire that devastated a building on Union Street is the latest in a series of blazes to strike the city’s historic sites. Read full story Author:
Is Dubai’s glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers – but that’s now being tested. Read full story Author:
Rescuers blame weather and ‘underprepared skiers’ for rise in Alps avalanche deaths
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100. Read full story Author:
Body of man found in wheelie bin ‘after being hit by car’
An urgent appeal has been issued by police to find out who the man is and how and where he died. Read full story Author:
We’re not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is “horrific” for him as well as his customers. Read full story Author:
Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64
Phil Campbell’s family said he died “peacefully” following a “courageous battle in intensive care”. Read full story Author:
Public invited to pick Sycamore Gap tree artwork
The winner will use half of the illegally-felled tree’s timber, with voting open until 28 March. Read full story Author:
Former Labour minister dies after cancer diagnosis
The ex-Oldham MP Phil Woolas battled brain cancer for more than a year, his family says. Read full story Author:
Drivers could get licence points for fly-tipping
Councils will also be encouraged to seize and crush the vehicles of people caught fly-tipping. Read full story Author:
‘Hate-watch classic’ War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards
Ice Cube’s alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year’s worst movies. Read full story Author: