Badenoch denies rift with Jenrick over Reform comments

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 21:53
The Tory leader thinks the shadow justice secretary is a "team player," her spokesman tells reporters.

Bites on gladiator bones prove combat with lion

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 19:01
Experts say the discovery provides the first physical evidence of gladiatorial combat with animals.

UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 18:53
UK negotiators are working "flat out" to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.

Trans women expected to be excluded from all-women candidate lists

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 18:15
Updated guidance is expected following last week's Supreme Court ruling that sex is biological.

Water back for some but schools closed after burst

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:40
South West Water plans to connect remaining customers on Wednesday as the network fully recharges.

Paddleboard firm owner jailed over river deaths

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:34
Nerys Lloyd is sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter.

Paddleboard firm owner jailed over river deaths of four people

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:34
Nerys Lloyd is sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter.

Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:28
The new measures will close a "glaring gap in the law", Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said.

PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:20
The PM says the Supreme Court ruling brought clarity and now is the time to "lower the temperature" on the debate.

Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:01
Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.

Security alert at castle and country park ends

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:55
A security alert in north Belfast has now ended after "a number of viable pipe bomb type devices" were discovered.

Man who stabbed girl, 9, in attempted murder jailed

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:50
Jordan Wilkes, 29, was found guilty of attempted murder following a trial.

Private prison to face prosecution over Covid death

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:46
The lord advocate launched the move over alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis in HMP Addiewell.

Private prison first in Scotland to be prosecuted over Covid death

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:46
The lord advocate launched the move over alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis in HMP Addiewell.

Bin strike end in touching distance, says union

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:13
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

Bin strike end in touching distance, says union

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:13
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:45
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

Teenager killed after jet ski crashes into pier

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:51
A 17-year-old youth was also taken to hospital following the incident, which happened at about 16:00 in Gremista.

Prince Louis photo marks seventh birthday

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:45
A photograph taken in Norfolk this month has been released to mark the birthday of Prince Louis.

Lawyers got most of £25m to settle legacy cases - PSNI chief

BBC - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 13:00
Jon Boutcher said lawyers received almost £18m - more than double the amount obtained by victims.