Subscribe to BBC feed BBC
BBC News - UK
Updated: 7 hours 40 min ago

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:23
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

Man guilty of murdering partner by strangling her

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 16:54
Alcwyn Thomas, 44, claimed that his partner Victoria Thomas, 45, died during "make up sex".

Apology over delay to maternity report publication

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 16:22
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) report - published nine months after inspection - finds multiple breaches.

The foods restricted in Welsh shops as ban approved

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 16:13
Plans to restrict a list of foods classed as unhealthy in shops are approved by 25 votes to 24.

Baby slings unsafe for hands-free feeding, charities warn

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 16:12
Parenting charities, including the NCT, have updated their advice saying slings and carriers are unsafe for feeding.

Prison governor 'had fling with drug dealer inmate'

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 15:49
When police raided her home they found a toothbrush with inmate Anthony Saunderson's DNA on it.

Watch: What to know about the Spring Statement... in 58 seconds

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 14:27
Henry Zeffman explains what you need to know about the Spring Statement.

Watch: 'If you can work, you should work' says Reeves in Spring Statement

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 13:45
The Chancellor said those who can't work "should be properly supported".

Watch: Man caught with Creme Eggs stuffed in jacket

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 13:38
A staff member flagged down a police car and found the chocolate eggs in his jacket, police say.

Why leaving his own charity will matter so much to Prince Harry

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:05
The prince's exit from Sentebale after an internal row has echoes of his decision to step back as a royal.

Why leaving his own charity will matter so much to Prince Harry

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:05
The prince's exit from Sentebale after an internal row has echoes of his decision to step back as a royal.

MacAskill succeeds Salmond as Alba leader

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 11:46
The former SNP justice minister defeated Ash Regan to lead the party after the death of its founder.

Fertility patients sold unnecessary add-on treatments, regulator warns

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 10:25
Despite little proof add-ons help, many IVF clinics offer them, the UK's fertility regulator warns.

Lauren Laverne: I have a 'new fearlessness' after cancer

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 09:45
"I mean, what's life going to throw at me that's worse than that?" the TV and radio presenter asks.

Harry quits African charity set up in honour of Diana

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 07:24
The Duke of Sussex says he and the prince of Lesotho left Sentebale amid a row between the trustees and the chair of its board.

Reeves to make fresh welfare cuts in Spring Statement

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 07:19
The chancellor is set to expand cuts to benefits after being told the reforms would save less than planned.

Richard III's final path to rest 10 years on

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 06:15
The reinterment of the last of the Plantagenets marked a unique moment in British history.

Woman 'losing sleep' over disability welfare reform

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 06:06
Sam Brown is one of millions of people who get a disability benefit that could get harder to claim.

How an old school photo helped reunite childhood sweethearts after 85 years

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 06:01
Jim Dougal and Betty Davidson met again after attempts to trace everyone in a 1930s school photo.

Skye clan estate and historic castle put up for sale

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 06:00
The move surprised islanders, who have criticised the lack of community involvement in the decision.