UK may have to leave human rights treaty, says Badenoch

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:28
The Conservative leader says international agreements must not stop the UK acting in its national interest.

New powers planned to search homes for stolen phones

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:22
The Crime and Policing Bill will give officers powers to make Britain's cities safer, the home secretary says.

Farm inheritance tax protesters target Reed conference speech

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:06
The environment secretary is met with blaring tractor horns as he tries to win over farmers.

Farm inheritance tax protesters target Reed conference speech

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:06
The environment secretary is met with blaring tractor horns as he tries to win over farmers.

Jailed MP Mike Amesbury urged to quit Commons

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 09:43
The Runcorn and Helsby MP was jailed by magistrates on Monday after he admitted the assault.

Teenager's school shooting plan 'extremely shocking'

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 08:43
Luton Council acknowledges the "emotional difficulty" the revelation has had on families and staff.

Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 08:41
Music stars including Kate Bush and Damon Albarn say law changes would damage people's livelihoods.

Kickboxer's fight for funding to represent GB

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 07:26
Freya Holmes, 19, will compete for GB but her parents have to pay her travel costs.

Abandoned baby Elsa's progress 'astonishing', court told

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 05:58
In January 2024, Baby Elsa was left in a carrier bag by a footpath shortly after she was born.

First cross-party talks on social care reform postponed

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 01:03
The five largest parties in England were due to meet this week - but the BBC has learned the talks have been cancelled.

Patients' concerns as hospital shake-up consultation closes

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 00:00
A six week consultation gauging public opinion on plans for a new hospital network closes on Friday

Mum told to 'give up' career to care for daughters

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 22:55
Parents of disabled children, including one mum told to give up working, call for more support.

UK fooled by faith in international law, says Badenoch

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 22:31
The Conservative leader says "the world has changed" and the UK needs a realistic response.

EastEnders star says wife not over the moon at Martin's exit

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 21:20
James Bye, aka Martin Fowler, came to a tragic end in the soap's special 40th anniversary live episode.

Sinkhole work is around the clock, says council

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:39
Surrey County Council says "structural experts" are continuing to assess the site in Godstone.

Football fraudster back in prison after US arrest

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:35
The former footballer fled the UK after he was released from prison on licence, Derbyshire Police said.

BBC Make a Difference Awards launch across the UK

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:30
The awards recognise everyday acts of kindness and those going above and beyond for others.

Stonewall jobs at risk after Trump's foreign aid cuts

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:16
The UK-based LGBTQ+ charity could be forced cut up to half its staff in the wake of changes to the way the United States funds overseas aid projects.

M4 death investigated after online 'predator' sting

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 18:45
Police arrested the man after accusations against him were live streamed on social media.

Historic visual effects studio Technicolor collapses in UK

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 18:39
The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with 'the majority' of its UK staff made redundant.