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Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 13:00 BST · 1h · 12 stories · 15 annotated moments · 55 of 60 min on news stories (92%)
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The government announced plans to build more than 70,000 social and affordable homes in England over the next decade, with 60% for social rent, as part of a wider £39 billion programme. Critics said the number falls short of the 90,000 social homes a year charities say are needed. Elsewhere, a police pursuit in Teesside that killed seven people, including two officers, led to further arrests and charges, with concerns raised about social media content encouraging dangerous driving. A separate crash following a police pursuit near Stratford left one man dead and three injured, prompting a mandatory referral to the police conduct watchdog. The NHS in England began offering home testing kits for cervical cancer to millions of women who missed screenings, aiming to eliminate the disease by 2040.
The trial of a Libyan man accused of making the Lockerbie bomb was delayed for a third time after new evidence emerged, with a new start date set for January. The US imposed new sanctions on Iran, threatening to cut off countries that trade with Tehran, while Iran said it could counter the measures. Firefighters in Nevada made progress against a large wildfire that has burned 15,000 acres and destroyed dozens of homes, though tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders. Energy debt in England, Scotland and Wales reached a record £6 billion, with expectations it will grow to £7 billion by year-end, as bills are set to rise again. Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston, the first person to be knighted for services to the sport, died at the age of 92.
A trial of AI-powered smart shopping trolleys at a supermarket in Preston showed they can total purchases as shoppers go, though the reporter found a flaw with weighing loose items. In the West, a drought has hit Somerset's cider apple orchards hard, with many trees failing to bear fruit and some apples rotting before harvest, leading to warnings of a major shortage. Bath and North East Somerset Council introduced new parking permit charges based on vehicle size, with larger, more polluting vehicles paying more, a move that drew mixed reactions from residents.
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Claim Government announces 70,000 social homes but faces criticism over scaled-back council pledge
Angela Rayner announced a plan to build 70,000 homes, with 60% of them as social housing.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 1:26-1:34
- 6:33 Story begins Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
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Charged quote Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
And the Lib Dems said that if councils are going to be more involved then the government also needs to fix the funding crisis in local government. OK. Thanks, Jack. In other news this lunchtime, young people sensationalising dangerous driving has become an increasing problem. That's according to the Police Federation. The comments follow a collision this weekend in Teesside in which seven people, including two police officers, were killed.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 6:33-6:41
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Charged quote Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
there are concerns officers are being baited by dangerous driving. Every day we can identify now numerous memes on social media of young people sensationalising dangerous driving. Not just dangerous driving but baiting our police officers who are out there to protect the public. It's a real problem. It's causing officers concern.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 7:50-8:08
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Claim NHS rolls out free at-home cervical screening kits to millions of women
NHS will offer free at-home cervical screening kits to women in England who have not attended screenings, with the aim of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 14:18-14:23
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Claim Lockerbie bombing suspect's trial postponed for third time after new evidence
The trial of Abu Agila Masud, accused over the Lockerbie bombing, was postponed in the US.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 16:29-16:45
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Contested quote US launches 'Economic D-Day' sanctions to isolate Iran
Iran has said it's confident it can counter widened US sanctions after the Trump administration threatened to cut off countries that continue to trade with Tehran. The US imposed the sanctions on Tehran last night, calling them the single greatest financial offensive ever. Our State Department correspondent Tom Bateman joins me from Washington this lunchtime.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 19:54-19:56
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Charged quote US launches 'Economic D-Day' sanctions to isolate Iran
is you're either with us or against us. Those who stand with the United States will reap the rewards of our partnership. Those who tether themselves to the Iranian regime should expect to share in the isolation of a withering regime. Let me be clear, any entity that facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 21:08-21:16
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Charged quote Nevada wildfire partially contained as Reno evacuation orders ease
The fire has claimed over 15,000 acres of land, injured seven people and destroyed 32 homes. On North America, correspondent Shaima Khalil reports. Walls of flame racing across the hills towards family homes. The Hawk fire spread with extraordinary speed, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee communities
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 22:44-22:47
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Charged quote Nevada wildfire partially contained as Reno evacuation orders ease
On North America, correspondent Shaima Khalil reports. Walls of flame racing across the hills towards family homes. The Hawk fire spread with extraordinary speed, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee communities on the outskirts of Reno. Many escaped with little more than the clothes they were wearing.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 22:48-22:56
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Charged quote Nevada wildfire partially contained as Reno evacuation orders ease
The Hawk fire spread with extraordinary speed, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee communities on the outskirts of Reno. Many escaped with little more than the clothes they were wearing. I was pretty close to my house and the smoke was really thick, but we have no idea of our house. Evacuation centers are providing shelter, food and donated clothing.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 22:57-23:00
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Charged quote Nevada wildfire partially contained as Reno evacuation orders ease
Helicopters have been dropping water from above, while firefighters reinforce containment lines below. It's exhausting and relentless work, fighting the fires and the unforgiving weather conditions. Despite that, the operation is making progress. Crews have contained more than a quarter of the blaze,
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 23:42-23:47
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Charged quote Nevada wildfire partially contained as Reno evacuation orders ease
Firefighters have gained ground, but almost three quarters of the perimeter remains uncontained. The hills are critically dry, the winds remain unpredictable, and for thousands of families, the danger is not over yet. Shaima Khalil, BBC News, Los Angeles. Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent energy bills soaring in February 2022
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 24:30-24:38
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- 26:59 Story begins Ratko Mladic, Bosnian Serb war criminal, dies at 84
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- 40:04 Story begins Bath parking permit fees now based on vehicle size
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Claim Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
Police arrested 12 people in connection with the crash, nine men and three women aged 19 to 61.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 47:33-47:35
- 48:44 Story begins China hosts World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
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Claim China hosts World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
China has two million industrial robots, three times more than the United States.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 49:08-49:11
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Claim China hosts World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
China has two million industrial robots, three times more than the United States.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 25 August 2026, 50:33-50:37
- 51:24 Story begins Wakes Week tradition recalled in Lancashire
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