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Tax firm raided by HMRC 'closes abruptly'

A company where warrants were recently executed is no longer in business, the BBC has learned.




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Talks over £1bn UK port expansion ongoing after row

Reports have suggested the plan was at risk after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's comments.




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Boeing to axe a tenth of its workers as strike continues

The company says all jobs are at risk as it cuts 10% of its workforce.




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Warning 'pain' of tax hikes to hit jobs and pay rises

The chancellor says businesses will "contribute more" as she raises employer National Insurance to 15%.




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Stamp duty change expected to spark homebuying rush

Nationwide predicts a fifth of first time buyers will pay the tax going forward, affecting activity.




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The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops

The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.




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New plant captures carbon dioxide for fizzy drinks

The new electricity plant plans to use the gas rather than releasing it into the atmosphere.




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Church 'colluded' with sex abuse bishop

Former bishop Peter Ball was jailed for sex offences against 18 teenagers and young men.




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Extreme pressure at old hospital in Covid - doctor

Staff faced anxiety and extreme pressure at Wales' oldest NHS hospital, the UK Covid inquiry hears.




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Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.




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'No compromise' - Wrexham's McClean explains poppy stance

In the face of criticism, Wrexham captain James McClean says he will not compromise his convictions after explaining why he opts not to wear a poppy for Remembrance Day.




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Wales' papers: Pay rise for councillors and tourism tax

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.




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Petition teen attends Mary Earps waxwork unveiling

Emmy says the Madame Tussauds design is "so realistic".




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Trophy experience invaluable for youngsters - Brady

Northampton Town boss Jon Brady says he is having to "box clever" after side reach the last 32 of the EFL Trophy despite losing 5-2 to Burton Albion.




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Parking costs rise in Mid Sussex

The Council voted through the changes unanimously.




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Work to begin on temporary fix of damaged pier

Work on a temporary fix to Worthing Pier after it was damaged in a storm will take about a week.




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Tennis star inspiring next generation at old school

Justice Hall returns to her old primary school to encourage children of all backgrounds to try the sport.




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Station knifeman faces cocaine plot extradition

Ronald Whelan faces extradition over an alleged plot to import 100kg of high-purity Colombian cocaine.




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Historic hotel wants to host boxing and wrestling

Liverpool City Council is expected to announce next year whether it will approve the hotel's plans.




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Council to keep land Lex Greensill was set to buy

The council says instead of selling the land to Lex Greensill it wants to turn it into woodland.




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Hospital maternity visiting hours extended

The trust says it it took the decision following feedback from patients and their families.




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Hotel's extension plan rejected over impact fears

The planning inspector said the proposal would "overwhelm" the manor house the hotel is based in.




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Digital skills class aims to end exclusion

The cost of broadband and devices can be a barrier to getting online, the Doncaster charity says.




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Sex worker guilty of luring man to fatal stabbing

Rebecca Moore, 25, is found guilty of her role in the murder of Sacad Ali in Sheffield on 9 March.




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Rowe still feels Exeter can make top four

Exeter chief executive Tony Rowe feels the club's men's side can still make the Premiership top four despite their poor start to the season.




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Watered down changes approved for Exeter bus lane

Councillors water down and approve plans to expand operating times of a bus lane in the Devon city.




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Residential special school could close next year

Wandsworth Council says the proposed closure of the Broadstairs school is for financial reasons.




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MPs call for extension of Elizabeth line into Kent

MPs for Dartford and Bexleyheath and Crayford want the route extended from Abbey Wood to Ebbsfleet.




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Ex-RAF pilot encouraging others to begin fostering

Nigel, from Somerset, decided to become a foster parent aged in his 80s after his wife died.




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Junction closed after third fatality in six months

An accident blackspot in Cornwall is closed after a third fatal crash in the last six months.




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Truro City extend Oxlade-Chamberlain's loan deal

Truro City extend Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain’s loan from Kidderminster Harriers until 31 January.




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I use music to express myself, says deaf teen

Isobel, from Congleton, will be performing as part of the Children In Need choir on Friday.




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Controversial parking charges to come in next month

The plans to bring in charges led to protests in some areas and outside council meetings.




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Stockport County beat Forest Green Rovers in extra time

Watch highlights as a Kyle Wootton goal in extra time gives League One Stockport County a narrow victory over National League high-fliers Forest Green Rovers in the first round of the FA Cup.




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Middlesex sign ex-Gloucestershire all-rounder Gohar

Spin bowling all-rounder Zafar Gohar signs a two-year deal with Middlesex following his departure from Gloucestershire.




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Exeter thrash Loughborough to return to PWR summit

Exeter Chiefs returned to the top of the Premiership Women's Rugby league after hammering Loughborough Lightning 40-19.




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Artists with Huntington's disease create exhibition

The event is designed to show how the joy art can bring people.




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Appeal after woman sexually assaulted and chased

Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the sex assault, which happened last month.




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Sixteen injured in bus and lorry crash

Leicestershire Police says 16 people sustained minor injuries in the crash on the A46.




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Football club back home after six years away

Youth games restarted at Faraday Road last year but the first senior men's game was on Saturday.




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Teen wanted to teach extremist beliefs, court told

Dzhamilya Timaeva, 19, from Windsor, gained a place at an Islamic Sunday school, a court has heard.




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Secret Essex

In November 1918, more than 100 German U-Boats surrendered to the allied forces.




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Inside an abandoned Essex RAAC school

St Andrew's Junior School in Hatfield Peverel might not be completely rebuilt until 2028.




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Do you remember Liam Payne playing Molineux?

Wolves compare Jason Forrest recalls the grounds reaction to Liam's first half time gig.




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X Factor's Eoghan Quigg pays tribute to Liam Payne

Eoghan was a contestant on the same series Liam and recalls their time together.




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Ex-councillor to stand trial over messages

Shaz Saleem, 38, denies two charges of sending threatening messages on an electronic device.




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Six charged after drugs seized at airport

Three men, two women and a teenage girl are due to appear in court charged with drug offences.




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Borehole filled with cement after gas explosion

The HSE confirms the sealing of the borehole is now complete and that the cement has cured.




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Cobb exits Worcestershire after one-season stay

Josh Cobb departs Worcestershire after one-season stay on white-ball contract, while Olly Cox also exits.




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Paralympian says party snub example of inequality

The high-end store has apologised for not hosting Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians.