Entertainment
Find out all about the albums up for this year’s Mercury Prize
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees – but Lily Allen misses out. Read the full story at BBC News.
Year: 2026
Business
Chinese newspaper warns of Bitcoin extortion scam using its name
China Business Journal says fraudsters impersonated the publication, demanding Bitcoin to suppress purported investigative reports about targeted companies. Read the full story at cointelegraph.com.
Politics
Andy Burnham wants to fix social care
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done. Read the full story at what are the options?.