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IrelandScotlandWalesParents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC toldSome parents describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while others say there have been mistakes in calculating what they owe.11 hrs agoFamily & EducationWildfire phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government saysMillions of phones across England and Wales bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday.1 hr agoTechnologyViral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz ownerThe distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai.3 hrs agoWalesChanging pubs into homes to be made harder under new rulesThe rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.9 hrs agoBusinessRain on way for UK with temperatures to drop to overnight lows of 3C in some placesAfter an exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains14 hrs agoCambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason ArdayJason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.2 hrs agoCambridgeshireBonnie Tyler's coffin arrives in hometown to cheers and singing after funeral serviceThe Welsh singer, whose famous works include Total Eclipse of the Heart, died on 8 July, aged 75.Reform proposes ban on most benefits for foreign nationals in UKThe move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jawThe sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.Monkey escapes from Highland Wildlife Park in CairngormsThe park was at the centre of a similar monkey escape that lasted more than five days in January 2024.LIVEFarmers praised for helping to stop firesHomes are gutted and two boys are arrested after fires tore through parts of the West Midlands.Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president InfantinoThe Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.Watch/ListenWatch: 'Carnage' in Stourbridge as houses destroyed by fireFire crews have been tackling blazes in the West Midlands after multiple fires tore through the region on Thursday. Video shows scale of devastation in StourbridgeMultiple fires tore through the West Midlands on Thursday, with firefighters still working to control the blazes.Did the eclipse damage your eyes?An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show causing controversy?Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".Features & analysis'Are you not entertained?' Sprint sensation Amy Hunt on winning four gold medals in seven daysAmy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year. Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centreA BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.Why don't men talk about using weight-loss drugs?Some men say they feel ashamed of needing to use weight-loss injections as it seems like "cheating".What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.More from the UKSainsbury's pauses AI cameras after shopper wrongly ejected as shoplifterMatt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.DUP MP Jim Shannon charged with common assault of a womanThe incident is alleged to have happened on 1 October 2023.Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centreA BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie TylerFans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.Latest updates2 hrs agoGlyn Razzell - what next for jailed killer?The man convicted and jailed for murdering his wife remains in prison after a High Court ruling.2 hrs ago4 hrs agoFears hedgehogs could die in heat if not helpedGroups in Cornwall, Devon and the Channel Islands urge people to leave out shallow bowls of water.4 hrs ago11 hrs agoAcademic using 'pony power' to combat wildfiresA researcher at Coventry University is examining how ponies can be used to prevent the spread of fires.11 hrs ago24 hrs agoEmergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners sayThe alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.24 hrs ago2 days agoMet Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victimsScotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update.2 days ago2 days agoHollywood actor seeks help from vicar for seriesRev Paul Cawthorne helped Michael Sheen identify sites where toxic waste was dumped in the 1970s.2 days ago2 days agoHeatwave brings boost for tourism across regionTourism businesses in the South West and Channel Islands report more visitors during the heatwaves.2 days ago3 days agoJason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found deadHis family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday. 3 days ago3 days agoLike Greg James, I lost my dog - and my grief was overwhelming and complicatedThe death of a much-loved pet can lead to a flood of emotions - including guilt, writes Helena Wilkinson.3 days ago...
