Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:27
The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.

Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:27
The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.

Increase sanctions on Russia to secure peace, Starmer says

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 14:47
Now is not the time for pulling back or weakening sanctions, prime minister says at summit in Paris.

Swinney leads tributes to SNP minister McKelvie

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 13:43
Emotional parliamentarians shared their memories of McKelvie following her death at the age of 57.

Minister sorry for pocket money example on benefits

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 13:01
Darren Jones apologises for the "tactless" comments after critics branded them "offensive" and "patronising".

Reeves won't take more free tickets after backlash

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 12:25
The chancellor has faced criticism for accepting free tickets to watch Sabrina Carpenter from a box.

Baby Reindeer leads Bafta TV nominations

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 12:00
The Netflix series is up for eight awards, while ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office has six nominations.

Baby Reindeer leads Bafta TV nominations

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 12:00
The Netflix series is up for eight awards, while ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office has six nominations.

Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 11:27
The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation".

'Mum was killed but her name protects other women'

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 11:22
Angela Crompton's daughter has been speaking to the BBC about her life and the campaign in her name.

'I have terminal cancer and lost my life savings to whisky barrel scammers'

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 10:08
Jay Evans was among hundreds duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.

Reeves squeezes benefits as 2025 growth forecast halved

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 07:24
The chancellor unveils defence spending boost and welfare changes in Spring Statement.

ADHD doctor investigated for 'charging NHS patients'

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 06:23
Parents of children with ADHD and autism say they are in limbo after the doctor ceased seeing clients privately.

Fears 19th Century canal could start to run dry in days

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 06:07
The operators of a 225-year-old canal warn of an "urgent" water shortage without imminent rainfall.

Fears 19th Century canal could start to run dry in days

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 06:07
The operators of a 225-year-old canal warn of an "urgent" water shortage without imminent rainfall.

Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 06:05
The strategy from the UK government has been to wrangle in private and say as little as possible in public, our political editor writes.

Whisky barrel scam cons victims out of life savings

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:58
Investors were duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.

Whisky barrel scam cons victims out of life savings

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:58
Investors were duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.

The Papers: 'On the backs of the poor' and 'tax rise fears'

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 04:34
Reaction to the chancellor announcing billions in cuts and gloomy economic forecasts dominate the front pages.

Tougher rules needed to protect young people online, report warns

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:49
The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content.