Swinney calls on leaders to unite for democracy

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:09
The first minister made the call as he hosts a forum of political, civic and faith groups in Glasgow.

The Papers: 'Putin's offer to halt war' and tariffs 'shock'

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:08
The latest twist in Ukraine talks features on many front pages as well as the IMF's verdict on Trump's tariffs

Chris Mason: Gender debate has changed but it's not over yet

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 05:40
The landmark Supreme Court ruling has changed the tone of the conversation, our political editor writes.

Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 03:28
Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new measures.

Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 02:50
Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.

Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 01:15
Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists.

'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 00:38
Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs.

'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 00:38
Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs.

Pope's Ireland visit came at difficult time, says Varadkar

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 00:07
Pope Francis met former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Dublin Castle in 2018 as part of a two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland.

Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 22:40
But the IMF also sees UK inflation going up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs.

Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 21:16
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex.

Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 21:16
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex.

Welsh National Opera musicians accept jobs deal

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 20:07
It comes after WNO said it would consider making the orchestra part time and cut musicians' pay.

Water outage households to get £200 compensation

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 20:03
South West Water says it aims to reconnect water supply to all homes by Wednesday morning.

Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Abedi attack

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 18:57
The justice secretary says the use of electric stun guns will be tested following an attack on prison staff.

Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Abedi attack

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 18:57
The justice secretary says the use of electric stun guns will be tested following an attack on prison staff.

Retired judge to lead public inquiry into attacks

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 18:12
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled further details in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 17:48
Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.

Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 17:30
The IMF said UK inflation will go up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs.

Paddleboarder was guided to her death, court told

BBC - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 17:13
Nicola Wheatley, Morgan Rogers, Paul O'Dwyer and Andrea Powell all died on the trip in 2021.