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Mortuaries overcrowded due to death certificate delays

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 06:19
Hundreds of bodies have been moved over the past six months due to overcrowded mortuaries.

'Victory for women' and 'equality policies in chaos'

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 04:47
Thursday's front pages lead on the Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.

Business groups urge changes to workers' rights bill

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 03:32
The proposed new law includes a right to sick pay on day one of work and guaranteed hours.

Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 01:29
GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says.

Tropical parakeets ruffle feathers at Belfast park

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 00:02
It's estimated that about 15 parakeets have found a new home in north Belfast.

Members of British Jewish body condemn Israel's Gaza offensive

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 21:16
Thirty-six members of the largest body representing Jews in the UK warn "Israel's soul is being ripped out".

Watch: Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman... in 65 seconds

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 21:02
Watch: Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman... in 65 seconds

Five key takeaways from Supreme Court ruling

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 19:15
BBC social affairs editor Alison Holt looks at what the key takeaways of the Supreme Court ruling are.

UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 19:10
People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Woman hit by van on golf course dies

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 18:35
She had been left in a critical condition after being struck by a van involved in a police chase.

Birmingham bin strike to continue as talks collapse

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 18:12
The leader of Birmingham City Council says refuse collectors need not lose a penny.

Birmingham bin strike set to continue as talks collapse

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 18:12
The leader of Birmingham City Council says refuse collectors need not lose a penny.

Council to spend £500,000 on urgent school repairs

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 18:00
A survey carried out at Ysgol Greenhill found 750 areas of concrete in "poor condition".

Prison staff could die if security not improved, officer warns after Abedi attack

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 17:48
A prison officer calls for "urgent change in security measures" after an attack on three colleagues by inmate Hashem Abedi.

'Utter carnage': Man relives moment he ran into Nottinghamshire house explosion

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 17:32
Johnny Wharmsby entered the house after the explosion, which killed 53-year-old David Howard.

Councillor who gave reference for soldier jailed for rape reinstated

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:13
Brian Tierney was suspended by the SDLP after providing a character reference for an Irish soldier jailed for rape.

UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman is based on biological sex

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:12
The landmark ruling could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales.

Supreme Court backs 'biological' definition of woman

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:12
The landmark ruling could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales.

UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 15:16
The scheme would return illegal migrants who cross the Channel in exchange for the UK taking legal migrants.

Craig David makes social housing plea at former home

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 14:48
The singer returns to his childhood home in Southampton in a film for housing charity Shelter.