PM urged to protect disability benefit claimants

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:48
The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.

Former bishop jailed for sex attacks on boy

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:25
Anthony Pierce abused the boy over a five-year period while he was a priest in the late 1980s.

Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:24
The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:24
The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:24
The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 11:42
The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.

Saucepan or bomb? Navy called after beach discovery

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 10:05
Bomb experts discover potential ordnance on Charmouth beach was not what it seemed.

Taoiseach to discuss Gaza and Ukraine in Trump meeting

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 06:31
US President Donald Trump will host the Irish PM Micheál Martin at the White House, as part of the traditional St Patrick's Day events.

Flat owners 'angry' at £3.4k service charge bills

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 06:03
Homeowners are saving up to cover their apartment service charges, which have drastically increased.

The Papers: 'Jail.. then hell' and ceasefire 'if Putin agrees'

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 05:44
Several papers lead on the emotional tribute John Hunt shared in court about wife Carol and daughters Louise and Hannah.

UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal - government sources

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 04:43
Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.

Man who ran length of Africa begins new challenge

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 01:52
Russ Cook, aka Hardest Geezer, begins running the length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa Trail.

Man whose house was 'stolen' gets possession back

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 01:40
Reverend Mike Hall's home was sold without his knowledge nearly four years ago.

'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 01:37
More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.

'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 01:37
More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.

Doctors try to stop under-eights drinking slushies

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 01:34
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.

Lunar eclipse to grace pre-dawn sky

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 01:30
UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.

NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS

BBC - Wed, 03/12/2025 - 01:24
Broadening access to cladribine should help more patients avoid hospital and free up clinic time.

Girl, 13, charged with murder of woman and arson

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 21:00
Police say they believe the victim is 43-year-old mother-of-three Marta Bednarczyk.

Ministers scrap green heating plans for new homes

BBC - Tue, 03/11/2025 - 20:05
Acting net-zero secretary Gillian Martin told MSPs the legislation, drafted by the Scottish Greens, would "make people poorer."