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Brexit and no-confidence vote: Corbyn targets 'zombie government'Labour's leader opens the no-confidence debate, after Theresa May's Brexit deal defeat.
Shoreham air crash trial: Pilot Andy Hill 'negligent'Andy Hill's "negligence" led him to crash, causing a "massive fireball" which killed 11, a jury hears.
Kenya attack: DusitD2 siege over as attackers killedThe 19-hour siege by gunmen that killed 14 people in Nairobi is over, President Kenyatta says.
Nairobi hotel: British man killed in attackThe man is among at least 14 people killed in an attack on a luxury hotel in the Kenyan capital.
Syria war: 'IS suicide bomber' kills US troops in ManbijNine civilians were also among those who died in the reported suicide bombing in Kurdish-held Manbij.
UK film age rating rules get stricter for scenes of sexual violenceFilm ratings body the BBFC says under-15s will no longer be able to see scenes of sexual violence.
Patient who objected to 'Asian doctor' silenced by receptionistA patient who did not want an appointment with an "Asian doctor" was put in their place by a receptionist.
Massive spinning ice disk forms in US riverThe natural phenomenon, which is in the Maine city of Westbrook, resembles the moon.
Inflation falls to lowest level in nearly two yearsUK inflation fell to 2.1% in December, pushed down by falling fuel prices.
Hillsborough trial: 'The scene was set for failure'Match commander David Duckenfield and ex-Sheffield Wednesday club secretary Graham Mackrell are on trial.
Alfie Lamb death: Mother told crushed boy 'to be quiet'Alfie Lamb cried as he was deliberately crushed by his mother's boyfriend's car seat, a court hears.
Clean air: Do low emission schemes improve children’s lungs?Children in London and Luton are taking part in a study to measure how their lungs are affected by air pollution.
Calls to ban low-level letterboxes and adopt EU standardA union is calling for a change in regulations to help stop postal workers straining their backs.
The ultrasound scan you can do yourselfA US company has produced an ultrasound scanner that plugs into an iPhone and costs $2,000 (£1,555).
Alternative ways to break Brexit deadlockCancel Brexit, hand the decision to backbenchers or members of the public - or get the Queen involved?
How did your MP vote?Find out how your MP voted on the prime minister's Brexit deal, to take the UK out of the European Union.
Brexit vote: European 'surprise' at scale of defeatEuropean media react with surprise to the scale of Theresa May's Commons defeat.
WTO rules: What happens if there's a no-deal Brexit?Could the UK maintain an open border with Ireland if there is no deal, asks BBC News NI's John Campbell.
What happens next?Labour has called for a no confidence vote in the government, after the Brexit vote defeat. What could happen next?
David Cameron: I don't regret calling referendumFormer UK Prime Minister David Cameron says he backs Theresa May's efforts to secure a Brexit deal with the EU, but insists he does not regret calling the referendum.
Brexit: Does Brussels blink?How has Brussels dealt with political complications in the past?
Brexit vote: Donald Tusk hints UK should stay in EUThe European Council president sends a cryptic tweet after Theresa May's Brexit deal is rejected.
Brexit: MPs vote 'no' to Theresa May's dealThe biggest ever government defeat in history sees Theresa May lose the vote by 432 to 202.
Pregnant MP reignites proxy voting debateTulip Siddiq was due to have an elective Caesarean section, but delayed it so she could vote on Brexit.
What just happened?The UK prime minister's Brexit deal has been rejected by parliament. Let's break down what it means.
Brexit: Your simple guide to the UK leaving the EUFeeling a little lost about what's going on with Brexit? Here's our basic guide.
Bauhaus: The radical architects exiled by NazisThe Bauhaus's radical approach to building design can be seen around the world.
Ghostbusters: Original director's son Jason Reitman to direct new filmHe is directing a new film in the series his dad Ivan began in 1984 - but says it won't be a reboot.
Part of New York's old Tappan Zee Bridge demolishedThe Tappan Zee Bridge, which spans the Hudson River, has been replaced by a new one.
Nairobi hotel: Kenyans praise 'heroes' of DusitD2 siegePhotos showing acts of bravery and kindness have been shared alongside the hashtag #WeShallOvercome.
More snow forecast as parts of Europe battle worst snowfall in decadesNortherly winds have caused conditions which have trapped people in some villages.
The young student rewriting the rules on Arabic calligraphyCalligrapher Yasmin, 20, says one of the oldest art forms in the world is also the most fragile.
South Asian women who led a strike in a British factorySouth Asian women workers led a strike against poor working conditions in a British factory in 1976. At its height 20,000 people joined the protests outside the Grunwick factory.
'Ed Sheeran told me to live in Suffolk'Kit Harington said he took advice from the singer on where he should settle.
BBC News ChannelBBC coverage of latest developments
Nairobi hotel: 'How we survived DusitD2 siege'People who escaped an al-Shabab attack on an upmarket Kenyan hotel share their stories.
'I want to stand up for every woman experiencing abuse'Model Judith Heard hopes her story of sexual abuse will prompt other women to tell their stories - and to support one another.
Kevin Mallory: The churchgoing patriot who spied for ChinaHe appeared to lead a typical suburban life - but he was secretly involved in international espionage.
US government shutdown: 'I can't get my meds because of Trump'Jazz Sexton works for the IRS and because of the government shutdown, isn't able to get her medication.
How one heatwave killed 'a third' of a bat species in AustraliaTwo months ago, a record-breaking heatwave devastated Australia's population of spectacled flying foxes.
Pawel Adamowicz: Murder on stage stuns a divided PolandPoles are taking a hard look at their divisive politics after the public murder of a popular mayor.
Turkey: Could the US damage its economy?Is Turkey at the mercy of the US economically as President Trump claims?
Smartwatches: Switzerland's friend or foe?The Swiss watch industry faced a near-death experience from quartz products. Is the smartwatch a similar threat?
No escape as 'snow day' becomes 'e-learning day'Winter weather at least meant a day off school. But now technology is threatening to keep pupils studying.
Migrant caravan: Hundreds of Hondurans set off on new trekMigrants share their reasons for leaving Honduras as hundreds begin their trek towards the US.
Surgery could save Murray's career, says doubles legend who had similar operationAndy Murray could still return to tennis even if he has another hip operation, says doubles legend Bob Bryan, who has had similar surgery.
Like playing in the mirror - Federer praises Evans after beating BritonBritish number four Dan Evans succumbs in three sets after pushing Roger Federer hard in an entertaining Australian Open second-round match.
Watch: Shrewsbury fight back to shock Stoke in FA Cup thrillerWatch highlights as League One Shrewsbury come from two goals down to beat Championship Stoke and reach the FA Cup fourth round.
Australian Open: Katie Boulter's run ended by Aryna SabalenkaKatie Boulter's run in the Australian Open comes to an end in the second round with defeat by 11th seed Aryna Sabalenka.
Three uncapped hookers & centre Dean in Scotland squadScotland include three uncapped hookers and Edinburgh centre Chris Dean in a 39-man squad for the forthcoming Six Nations.
Masters 2019: Unexplained whistle interrupts Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson first-round matchAn unexplained 'whistle' noise interrupts Judd Trump's first-round match against Kyren Wilson, with commentator John Virgo suggesting the kettle might have boiled.
Jack Shepherd: Can a fugitive remain on the run forever?Jack Shepherd has been on the run for six months - what does an international manhunt involve?
African migration 'a trickle' thanks to trafficking ban across the SaharaDespite a clampdown on migration through the desert many are still prepared to make the deadly journey.
Prep: The battle to access 'game-changing' HIV drugMany at high risk have struggled to get hold of Prep, which can help prevent people from contracting HIV.
Was this woman wrongly convicted of murder?Why did Emma-Jayne Magson stab the man she loved - and should she have been convicted of murder?
'Petrol bomb' threats sent to churches and supermarketsThe letters bear a West Midlands postmark and one threatens to stab congregation members.
Yardley Wood man guilty of neighbour's stab murderJohn Nixon killed Reece Hipwood during a drunken fight in his son's bedroom.
Liver transplant 'game changing' treatment approvedIt's hoped perfusion machines that "warm livers" will increase the number of viable donated organs.
Birmingham bin row: Fortnightly rubbish collections introducedBirmingham City Council threatens legal action over ongoing industrial action by workers.
Suzy Lamplugh: Search house owners waiting for repairsA family is still waiting for repairs to their property, which was dug up by detectives.
Carlos Acosta named director of Birmingham Royal BalletThe Cuban-born dancer says he wants to use the new position to reach "more diverse audiences".
West Midlands Police 'fails to record 16,600 violent crimes'West Midlands Police's recording of violent crime and sex offences is rated inadequate by inspectors.
CCTV shows 'vile' robbery of woman in BirminghamFootage shows the woman in her 70s being dragged to the floor and robbed of her tablet device.
Driver jailed over Wolverhampton hit-and-runRabin Mahmood, 19, attempted to dump his car after running over 80-year-old Hopton Gayle, police say.
Bath's Sydney Gardens to be restoredSydney Gardens in Bath is among six parks to have been awarded a total of £13.8m in lottery cash.
M&S names next 17 stores it wants to closeThe proposed closures, affecting 1,045 staff, are part of its plan to shut more than 100 stores by 2022.
'Making pizzas used to be a hobby, now it's my business'In four years Lee DeSanges has gone from throwing pizza parties to running his own restaurant.
Malala Yousafzai: What does a Nobel Peace Prize winner do for fun?Whilst studying at Oxford, the Nobel Peace Prize winner has just written a book called "We Are Displaced".
Catfishing: What happens when someone steals your identity?How confident do you feel your social media identity isn't being stolen by strangers?
'Sorry, Dad - I'm thinking of getting a German passport'The BBC's Adrian Goldberg is entitled to a German passport - and it might come in very useful. But his family history makes him think twice about taking this step.
Prep: The battle to access 'game-changing' HIV drugMany at high risk have struggled to get hold of Prep, which can help prevent people from contracting HIV.
Dan Evans takes confidence from Roger Federer match at Australian OpenDan Evans says impressing against Roger Federer at the Australian Open has given him confidence to reignite his career.
Steve Seddon: Birmingham City left-back joins AFC Wimbledon on loanLeague One strugglers AFC Wimbledon sign Birmingham City defender Steve Seddon on loan until the end of the season.
Australian Open: Roger Federer battles through against Dan EvansBritish number four Dan Evans succumbs in three sets after pushing Roger Federer hard in an entertaining Australian Open second-round match.
James Collins: Defender could not stay at Aston Villa after injuryIpswich's ex-Wales defender James Collins cancelled a deal with Aston Villa because he would have felt "embarrassed" to stay on.
Willy Boly: French defender apologises to Bernardo Silva for red-card tackleWolves defender Willy Boly apologises to Bernardo Silva for the red-card tackle in Monday's 3-0 defeat by Manchester City.
Manchester City 3-0 Wolves: Gabriel Jesus scores twice as City narrow gap on LiverpoolGabriel Jesus scores twice as Manchester City eased past 10-man Wolves to cut Liverpool's lead at the top of the table back to four points.
Marc Skinner: Orlando Pride appoint ex-Birmingham City Women boss as head coachMarc Skinner says he is joining "one of the biggest clubs in the world" as he is named as Orlando Pride's head coach.
Australian Open 2019: Kyle Edmund loses but Dan Evans goes throughBritain's Dan Evans is through to the second round at the Australian Open but British number one Kyle Edmund and Cameron Norrie are out.
Kane Wilson: West Brom defender re-joins Exeter City on loanExeter City re-sign West Bromwich Albion full-back Kane Wilson on loan, after his temporary spell at Walsall ended.
Russell Martin: MK Dons bring in defender after Walsall exitLeague Two side MK Dons sign defender Russell Martin on a free transfer following his departure from Walsall.
1. Carney warns UK businesses are unready for no deal. The Governor of the Bank of England said that fewer than half of UK businesses have contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit. Mark Carney also denied that his warnings were intended to scare the public into backing his favoured type of Brexit, after the Bank said yesterday that leaving the EU without a deal would plunge the country into the worst recession since the 1930s. BBC
2. Legal advice says 'Britain would be trapped in customs union'. Leaked details of the attorney-general’s legal advice suggest Britain would be trapped “indefinitely” in a customs union with Brussels if MPs back Theresa May’s Brexit deal. The PM is refusing to publish the advice because it contains a stark passage that makes clear the UK could end up locked in a “backstop” arrangement with the European Union. The Sunday Times
3. Younger generation more stressed. A survey to ascertain the wellbeing of UK adults found that 18- to 34-year-olds had the lowest score of any other group, with up to 80 per cent experiencing anxiety or stress daily. A confluence of working longer hours, sleeping less, more time on digital devices, plus a nutritionally inferior convenience diet were all contributing factors - but the biggest improvements could be made with the easiest changes: moving more, and getting outside for fresh air and daylight. Psychology Today
4. To excel you need five competencies. The most successful leaders excel at five emotional intelligence competencies: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill. These competencies combine in different ways to create distinctive leadership styles. Master the styles, and you can flexibly switch among them as circumstances dictate. [MORE]
5. Five people rang police 8,655 times in 2017. Five people with mental health problems rang London’s Metropolitan Police a total of 8,655 times in 2017, according to the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary. The police watchdog says that answering the calls cost £70,000, and is warning that police forces across the UK are “picking up the pieces” for poor mental health provision. BBC
6. Is university worth the money? As the Government prepares to publish a review of higher education funding in 2019, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has released the results of an analysis of the tax records of UK graduates now aged 29. According to the report, female graduates earn 28% more (£6,700) on average than their female peers who did not go to university, while men earn 8% (£2,700) more.
7. Council tax to rise after government cuts weaken police. Council tax is set to rise as part of a £700m police funding boost. The move, which could see bills go up by as much as £24 a year for each household in England and Wales, comes in response to warnings from officers about an increase in violent crime and reductions in officer numbers across the country following the government's austerity cuts. The Times
8. Biggest drop in house prices since 2012. House prices fell by the biggest average drop since 2012 last month, according to data from property website Rightmove. The firm says the average asking price for a home fell by £5,222 in November to £302,023. The steepest falls were in London, where the typical asking price fell £10,793 or 1.7%, and south-east England, where it fell £8,647 (2.1%). Financial Times
9. The bottom line. The BBC is planning to spend £10.65m promoting its new audio app Sounds - about 10% of the entire annual budget for BBC local radio. The app brings together the Beeb’s radio, music and podcasts in one place in a bid to attract younger listeners. The Times
Brexit: MPs vote 'no' to Theresa May's dealThe biggest ever government defeat in history sees Theresa May lose the vote by 432 to 202.
Brexit: MP Tulip Siddiq delays C-section for Brexit voteThe Labour representative called it 'the most important vote in my lifetime'
Brexit: What happens next?After a Commons defeat and vote of no confidence, where does Theresa May go with her Brexit plan?
Clean air: Do low emission schemes improve children’s lungs?Children in London and Luton are taking part in a study to measure how their lungs are affected by air pollution.
Cumbria family ditched modern life to live off the gridBarny, Katus and their children use a compost toilet and say their lifestyle is liberating.
Child refugee pianist plays in charity shopRifat Ozturk, originally from Turkey, arrived in Stoke-on-Trent with his parents in October.
Rewriting the rules on Arabic calligraphyCalligrapher Yasmin, 20, says one of the oldest art forms in the world is also the most fragile.
Serial burglar caught eating ice cream on CCTVA serial burglar is jailed for more than five years after CCTV captures a break for ice cream.
Mobile showers for homeless people in BournemouthThe van has a shower installed so that homeless people can wash with hot water.
'I carry my heart in a rucksack'Becca Henderson carries her mechanical heart with her after having her own heart removed due to cancer.
Student makes bucket list after cancer diagnosisLaura Nuttall had just started university when a routine eye test discovered several brain tumours.
How has the Brexit saga impacted friendships?Remainer Zoe invites friends and customers to her chip shop to talk about their Brexit differences.
'They're playing God with people's lives'Courtney Boden is currently homeless, despite being awarded £500,000 compensation after being attacked.
'Adventurous' Hatfield gran, 99, tackles climbing wall"Adventurous" Greta gives it a go after originally planning to just watch her daughter climb.
Zoe Ball starts her role as BBC Radio 2's Breakfast presenter.Zoe Ball starts her role as BBC Radio 2's Breakfast presenter.
Could no-deal Brexit lead to loo roll logjam?The Confederation of Paper Industries says it is concerned about the potential for delays in a no-deal Brexit.
Healthy eating: What is a correct food portion?British Nutrition Foundation launches new "handy" guide to stop people cooking and eating too much.
Why has this Brexit-voting town changed its mind?The Welsh town voted for Brexit, but as a major employer leaves the area, how do residents feel now?
Inside the hidden world of Britain's Hasidic ultra-Orthodox JewsIzzy Posen describes what life is like inside one of the UK's most secluded religious communities.
Can wheelies keep kids away from knives?A movement in Bristol is helping youths to pull wheelies on bikes instead of starting a life of crime.
Dating apps: What are they doing to our mental health?Will's a serial swiper, Alvin's 'addicted' and Meggy's giving up. Do we know how dating apps affect us?
Ipswich Sunday League footballers gain YouTube fans with highlightsThousands of people watch the non-league footballers' match highlights each week.
Jeremy Corbyn on Labour Brexit plans: "The EU is well known to be flexible"Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has insisted that a general election is his top priority and he plans to negotiate a better withdrawal deal with the EU.
Devon artist: 'Why mushrooms are my muse'All mushrooms are magic for an illustrator whose day job is puzzle magazines.
Catfishing: What happens when someone steals your identity?How confident do you feel your social media identity isn't being stolen by strangers?
The woman who spends her nights on a London busCarol says she feels lonely staying at home so instead she spends every night on public transport.
The women fighting fast fashion wasteClaire and Emily run a hub that empowers people to turn their old clothes into new ones.
BBC producer gambles in bookmakers despite banning himselfA BBC producer was able to gamble in 15 out of 20 bookmakers, despite banning himself.
BBC television and radio presenter dies from cancerTributes have been pouring in for the BBC weather presenter who has died from cancer aged of 51.
Medical students: More needed to meet demand for doctorsNorthern Ireland needs at least 100 more medical students a year to meet the increasing demand for doctors.
Zoe Ball on choosing her first song for Radio 2 Breakfast ShowThe new Radio 2 early host reveals which famous guests she has lined up for the first show on Monday.
Andy Murray: The times Murray proved he isn't 'boring'Following the news that Britain's Andy Murray plans to retire after this year's Wimbledon BBC Sport looks back at moments when he shown the lighter side of his character.
Giant hi-tech tomato glasshouse set to produce millions of the fruitThe facility is set to produce 150 million tomatoes a year, helped by red LED lights and bees.
