Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 12:01
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.

Police 'must investigate' far-right group exposed by BBC

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:37
An undercover reporter infiltrated a far-right group and exposed extreme views.

Blow to Reeves as UK borrowing unexpectedly jumps

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 11:20
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - was £17.8bn last month, putting more pressure on the chancellor.

Evidence uncovered in huge pile of flytipped waste

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 10:39
Investigators say they are following up several leads in the hunt for who illegally dumped the waste.

Man had unnecessary chemotherapy for 14 years

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:32
His lawyers say his case is "just the tip of the iceberg" and 12 other patients may be affected.

Tensions over how Southport details went public

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:29
Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.

'Losing everything in house fire was devastating'

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 06:30
Simba Chitsatso and his family say they did not have time to grab their shoes when they escaped.

Thousands of drivers paying invalid fines, AA says

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 06:07
Penalties were imposed on drivers despite traffic cameras lacking updated certification, the AA says.

Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 03:21
Anyone wanting to buy a blade online would have to complete two age verification checks under government plans.

Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:56
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:55
The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:55
The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

Thousands on hold to HMRC 'cut off after 70 minutes'

BBC - Wed, 01/22/2025 - 00:06
HMRC denies running a "deliberately poor" phone service in an attempt to push customers online.

Alan Cumming: 'I'm the Pied Piper of Pitlochry'

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 23:00
The US Traitors host and Hollywood star took over at Pitlochry Festival Theatre last year.

Mum killed after doing school run, court hears

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:52
Sophie Evans’s family has said they are “heartbroken by her loss” and that she will be missed.

How do you take care of an elderly polar bear?

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:51
The Highland Wildlife Park's female bear Victoria has reached the grand old age of 28.

How 'Live Aid II' was pulled off in three weeks

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:48
It was one of the biggest charity gigs ever to be held in the UK - but it very nearly didn't happen.

Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:40
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.

Offshore wind firms told WWII bomb disposals must be less noisy

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 22:37
The government says the industry must find ways to clear the explosives without disrupting marine life.

Tensions over when to make Southport details public

BBC - Tue, 01/21/2025 - 21:24
Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.