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A young Jane Goodall kneeling next to a chimpanzee (Credit: Getty Images)

The scientist who redefined chimps - and human beings

Jane Goodall began her groundbreaking field study 65 years ago by living among chimpanzees in Tanzania. In 1986, she told the BBC how similar chimps and humans really are.
14 Jul 2025
A woman with her back to the camera wears a hospital gown. There is a line of men, women and children of different ages, a man in a wheelchair and a man with a walking stick

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
18 Jul 2025
A young couple look at paperwork. Behind them is a graphic showing buildings and charts

Number of new homes in England falls in Labour's first year - but applications rise

Find out how many new homes were registered where you live during Labour’s first year in government
7 days ago
Stylised image of a tower block of flats with red and white arrows superimposed on top

When will interest rates go down again?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
7 days ago
An artist's impression of what the new anaerobic digestion plant could look like once built. It shows a large industrial building with solar panels on its roof.

New facility will process county's food waste

The agreed deal aims to limit the miles food waste is travelling to be processed into energy.
29 Jul 2025
Global News Podcast, US insists attack on Iran was a success as Iran's leader dismisses it as 'showmanship'
Global News Podcast

US insists attack on Iran was a success as Iran's leader dismisses it as 'showmanship'

The US defence secretary says the strikes severely undermined Tehran's nuclear ambitions
27 Jun 2025
The silhouettes of two people standing in front of the Houses of Parliament

Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted

Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
1 Jul 2025
A close up image of various Jersey banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth II.

Government undecided on King's image on banknotes

A minister says the government still has a large amount of notes featuring Queen Elizabeth II.
10 Jun 2025
Several campaigners from SOS Biscathorpe pose with colourful placards outside the Royal Court of Justice. Words on some of the placards read "it's oil that lubricates our resistance," "keep it in the ground", "no new oil".

Public can have say on latest oil drilling update

Developer Egdon Resources has now submitted new information, which is open to public consultation.
11 Jul 2025
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