We are making some improvements to the design and layout of the BBC News website soon. There will be a clean new design with more space for the main stories of the day, video and pictures.

We have moved the navigation from the left-hand side of the page to the top to create more space.

The most recently published stories will be flagged on the front page with a “New” badge.

On story pages, we’re placing top stories and features alongside the story so you'll see the main content of the day even if you don't visit the front page.

Related content and collected further reading will be placed within and at the bottom of stories.

Local news from around the UK will be easier to find...

...as will headlines from around the world.

There'll be more prominent links to help you share stories quickly and simply with friends on social networks, including Facebook and Twitter, if you want to.