Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy

BBC - Fri, 12/05/2025 - 01:20
Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.

Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy

BBC - Fri, 12/05/2025 - 01:20
Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.

Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare

BBC - Fri, 12/05/2025 - 01:19
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare

BBC - Fri, 12/05/2025 - 01:19
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families

BBC - Fri, 12/05/2025 - 01:06
The proportion of UK families with one child has grown since the turn of the century - with knock-on effects for society

The Papers: Russian assets 'deal' plan and 'Joe the GOAT'

BBC - Fri, 12/05/2025 - 00:59
A mixed range of stories feature on Friday's front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes.

Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years

BBC - Fri, 12/05/2025 - 00:19
A woman shares her experience of driving anxiety and a driving coach gives tips to combat this fear.

We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss

BBC - Fri, 12/05/2025 - 00:06
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation

BBC - Fri, 12/05/2025 - 00:05
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

We'll end children living in B&Bs, government says

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 22:32
The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 20:41
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.

Major incident as 200 homes evacuated and two held

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 20:40
A controlled blast took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 20:16
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 19:13
Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Ireland boycotts Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 19:06
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.

German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 18:45
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

Farage branded racist over campaign video remark about Glasgow pupils

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 18:19
The Reform UK leader said the proportion of children who do not have English as a first language in Glasgow was "cultural smashing".

Farage accuses BBC of double standards after racism allegations

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:52
The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.

Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:43
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:43
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.