Criminal damage to historical buildings on the rise

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 23:00
This year could see the highest ever number of reported crimes of damage and vandalism.

Public banned from Commons chamber after hidden phone found

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 22:34
A temporary ban has been put in place "until further notice", a UK Parliament spokesperson has said.

The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 21:10
The duchess was known for handing out trophies at Wimbledon but also worked as a music teacher in Hull.

Darth Vader's lightsaber sells for £2.7m at auction

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 19:47
Brandon Alinger says the sale was a "standout" moment during first day of sales at the auction.

Woman's online shopping at work not sackable offence, judge rules

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 19:41
A woman has been awarded more than £14,000 after a tribunal ruled she had been unfairly dismissed.

Who's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 18:56
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet.

Man arrested after two women die five months apart

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 18:46
Carmenza Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, died in Walworth and Tottenham five months apart.

Elderly couple's 'friend' jailed for £900k fraud

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 17:49
Susan Bruland, from Banbury, transferred money from the couple's bank accounts for her own use.

Do Reform's economic plans add up?

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 17:39
The party has pledged to boost spending, but some have questioned how the party intends to pay for its plans.

Rioter jailed for stoking fires at asylum hotel

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 17:30
Matthew Crossland is handed one of the longest sentences in connection with the 2024 violence.

Rioter jailed for stoking fires at asylum hotel

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 17:30
Matthew Crossland is handed one of the longest sentences in connection with the 2024 violence.

Actor John Alford guilty of sex assaults on girls

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:40
The jury returns its verdict on the London's Burning actor.

Angela Rayner resigns after underpaying tax on Hove flat

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:35
Her departure comes after the PM's ethics adviser concludes that she breached ministerial rules.

Actor John Alford guilty of sex assaults on girls

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:29
The jury returns its verdict on the London's Burning actor.

London's Burning star John Alford guilty of sexually assaulting girls

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:29
The jury returns its verdict on the London's Burning actor.

Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who fell from power

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:24
Her against-the-odds story and personality gave her a special status in Labour and put a target on her back.

Shabana Mahmood promoted to home secretary in major reshuffle

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:22
Angela Rayner's exit has prompted a reshuffle, with David Lammy becoming to deputy prime minister.

Ian Murray sacked as Scottish secretary in Starmer reshuffle

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:16
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his government following the resignation of his deputy Angela Rayner.

We must be ready for early election, Nigel Farage tells party

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:08
NIgel Farage announces he is setting up a department to prepare for government at the Reform conference.

The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 15:10
The duchess was known for handing out trophies at Wimbledon but also worked as a music teacher in Hull.