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'My mortgage is going up £200 a month': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets

With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions.

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Trump offers UFC Dana White to be White House spokesperson

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested UFC (Mixed Martial Arts) President Dana White to serve as White House spokesperson through a social media post.

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Andy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride

Laura Kuenssberg talks to government insiders about the prime minister opening the conversation about the UK rejoining the EU.

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Israel: Who is Gadi Aizencott, who was entrusted with the responsibility of forming the new government?

The President has decided to entrust the responsibility of forming the new government to former Israeli Army chief Eisencott. In the recent elections, he gave a tough competition to Netanyahu.

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Countryside managers prepare for climate change

North Pennines National Landscape's plan includes restoring peatland and wildfire preparedness.

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Hundreds of seagrass shoots found in estuary

There were fears a restoration trial may not succeed when only six seedlings had emerged in April.

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Israel: Opposition leader Eisencott invited to form government, Netanyahu warns

In the elections held last week, the coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party could not get a majority.

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When did the festival of Diwali start, what is the story behind it?

There are many stories prevalent about when the festival of Diwali started. There are different mentions of it in many mythological stories and texts.

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No party has majority in New Zealand, what will be the government formula now?

Inflation and unemployment were the main issues during the election campaign. The Election Commission will declare the official results of the elections on 27 November.

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Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?

Nintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.

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