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IrelandScotlandWalesLIVEBank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%, but governor says high energy costs may lead to increaseSix members of the Monetary Policy Committee, which makes the decision, voted to hold the rate - while the other three wanted an increase to 4%.Family says dead man was not 'Putney pusher' The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.10 mins agoLondonAt least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research showsAlmost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.12 hrs agoEleanor Donaldson to appeal trial of the facts verdictThe Northern Ireland Courts Service confirmed that an application for leave to appeal had been lodged to the Court of Appeal.30 mins agoNorthern IrelandPalace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana bookThe row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.9 mins agoUKLIVEKing welcomes AI leaders to Ayrshire summit and urges them to protect humanity in addressThe meeting falls on a busy day for the royals, with the Prince and Princess of Wales due on the Isle of Bute and Prince Harry at an Invictus Games event.'Everybody was as one': Rector reflects on search effort for Noah WoodsThe Reverend Chris Willis says the public reaction has been a "thread of positivity" in the sadness.4 hrs agoSuffolkThousands of Barclays staff call for back-to-office rule reversalStaff are pushing back against proposed Barclays rules cutting down working from home.Six-time Grand Slam champion Salisbury retiresFormer world number one doubles player and six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Joe Salisbury retires from professional tennis.New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in EnglandEnhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available. Boy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose'Alex Batty, who vanished aged 11 in 2017, says a new job has given him renewed purpose.Stadium owner Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlashIt comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.Watch/Listen'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double winSpeaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.The key findings and recommendations from the Lucy Letby inquiryFormer nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life prison terms for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more.Watch: What's behind the decision to review Harry and Meghan's UK security?The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to be given a review of their publicly-funded security after their return to live in the UK. Features & analysisBalaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it? Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total strangerA woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media.'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilationSara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.'I was given electric shocks to knock the homosexuality out of my brain'People who were subjected to electric shocks to change their sexuality demand the government apologises.Inside the 'scariest house on Rightmove'The station house in Bleasby, dating back to the 1840s, has been dubbed the "scariest" on Rightmove.More from the UK'Everybody was as one': Rector reflects on search effort for Noah WoodsThe Reverend Chris Willis says the public reaction has been a "thread of positivity" in the sadness.Eleanor Donaldson to appeal trial of the facts verdictThe Northern Ireland Courts Service confirmed that an application for leave to appeal had been lodged to the Court of Appeal.LIVEKing welcomes AI leaders to Ayrshire summit and urges them to protect humanity in addressThe meeting falls on a busy day for the royals, with the Prince and Princess of Wales due on the Isle of Bute and Prince Harry at an Invictus Games event.Helen Jenner likely to take over as Reform Wales leader, sources tell BBCReform's Welsh deputy leader is the favourite to take over from Dan Thomas, who was arrested on Sunday.Latest updates9 mins agoPalace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana bookThe row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.9 mins ago2 hrs agoAfghan inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes has already cost £58m, MoD figures showThe inquiry has been running for more than three and a half years but has yet to publish any findings.2 hrs ago7 hrs agoBluefin tuna permits 'could offer amazing fishery'The States is due to debate whether to allow catch and release of tuna in Guernsey later this year.7 hrs ago7 hrs agoSmart glasses bring 'considerable privacy risks'Officials say there are benefits to the technology, but urged users to be mindful when recording.7 hrs ago16 hrs ago'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana bookDiana's brother claimed the then-Prince of Wales said she would be forgotten "soon enough" days after her death.16 hrs ago19 hrs agoBritish soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoDTributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader".19 hrs ago23 hrs agoEarl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the NetherlandsThe theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.23 hrs ago1 day agoFour US Chinooks stop off at Land's End airportThe military helicopters, which made a stop off to refuel in Cornwall, were also seen in Jersey. 1 day ago1 day agoIslands renew electricity import deal with EDFThe deal with the French company is set to run for another four years from 2028.1 day ago...
