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A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area. ​Police accused of ‘homophobic assumptions’ over victims of blackmail on Grindr A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area. A BBC investigation learns of five cases of

Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper. ​Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper. Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make

Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study. ​Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study. Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the

In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier. ​’Carspreading’ is on the rise – and not everyone is happy about it In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier. In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier. 

BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry’s own costs at £192m. ​Government legal and staffing costs add £100m to Covid inquiry bill, BBC learns BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry’s own costs at £192m. BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50%

More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women’s Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation finds. ​Racism, rape and death threats: One weekend of abuse in football More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players

While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end. ​Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains “dire” as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter. ​UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains “dire” as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of

Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony. ​British Fashion Awards in pictures: Baby bumps and Traitors stars Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony. Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony. 

A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. ​Hillsborough families fear delayed police report won’t ‘give all the answers’ A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. A long-delayed report into