Police get new powers to protect places of worship

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:47
New measures follow "intimidating" protests outside mosques and synagogues in recent months.

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:25
Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.

'Mum was killed but her name protects other women'

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:52
Angela Crompton's daughter has been speaking to the BBC about her life and the campaign in her name.

Angela codeword safety scheme 'must be implemented properly'

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:52
Angela Crompton's daughter has been speaking to the BBC about her life and the campaign in her name.

Record allegations of police abusing their positions in NI

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:23
The number of investigations into alleged misuse for sexual purposes is at a record level.

Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game

BBC - Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:04
A new video game has brought the 1957 disaster in Cumbria back into the spotlight.

Arrests after woman killed during police car chase

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 21:52
Two men, 18 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Next free speech fine may cost millions, unis told

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 19:30
The regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to protect free speech on campus.

Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 19:19
The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.

Man found guilty of murdering partner on anniversary

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 18:53
Jurors heard Kain Tailby repeatedly beat Christine Everett-Hickson's head on the floor.

Man jailed after threatening McDonald and Harris

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 18:34
The man pleaded guilty to two counts of making a threat to kill or cause harm.

Inquest into girl's death will 'focus on TikTok'

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:45
A coroner is to instruct Ofcom to request data from the online accounts of 13-year-old Maia Walsh.

Appeal for mother of newborn boy found dead in bag

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:41
The baby's body was found in a shopping bag outside a church by a council refuse worker on Tuesday.

Cuts needed to fund UK tax hike, says Robison

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:36
The finance secretary says her government is facing a "major shortfall" after the chancellor's Spring Statement.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:23
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:23
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:23
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

Man guilty of murdering partner by strangling her

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 16:54
Alcwyn Thomas, 44, claimed that his partner Victoria Thomas, 45, died during "make up sex".

Apology over delay to maternity report publication

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 16:22
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) report - published nine months after inspection - finds multiple breaches.

The foods restricted in Welsh shops as ban approved

BBC - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 16:13
Plans to restrict a list of foods classed as unhealthy in shops are approved by 25 votes to 24.