Subscribe to BBC feed BBC
BBC News - UK
Updated: 10 hours 18 min ago

Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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."

Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error

Tue, 03/11/2025 - 19:33
Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008.

BBC Verify examines moments before cargo ship and oil tanker collision

Tue, 03/11/2025 - 19:26
Ship tracking data sheds light on what happened before the two vessels, the Solong and Stena Immaculate, collided in the North Sea.

Cargo ship's captain arrested over North Sea crash

Tue, 03/11/2025 - 18:13
Humberside Police says an investigation has been launched into the collision between the two ships.