Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 17:18
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.

Council leader quits following social media probe

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 17:02
Ian Cooper had already had his Reform UK membership revoked by the party.

Ex-children's boss to lead grooming gang inquiry

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 16:33
Baroness Anne Longfield will chair the three-year inquiry which has been beset by problems.

Starbucks workers and unions to join UK protests in support of striking US baristas

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 16:15
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 15:57
Badenoch claimed Labour had tipped the balance too far against workers and in favour of welfare.

Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 15:52
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.

Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 15:48
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

TV faithful Claudia Winkleman made MBE by King at Windsor Castle

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 15:32
The Traitors and Strictly presenter was recognised on Tuesday for services to broadcasting.

TV faithful Claudia Winkleman made MBE by King at Windsor Castle

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 15:32
The Traitors and Strictly presenter was recognised on Tuesday for services to broadcasting.

Heathrow attack suspects used CS spray, court told

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 15:24
Two men have appeared in court charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance.

Public inquiry into Emma Caldwell murder investigation begins

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 14:18
Iain Packer was convicted last year of killing the 27-year-old in woods in South Lanarkshire - 19 years after he was first identified as a suspect.

Man, 28, charged with raping two teenage girls

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 11:08
GMP says Sultani Bakatash is accused of sexual offences against two 14-year-old girls.

Autistic man starts new job after Waitrose rejection

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:51
Tom Boyd has begun working at his local Asda, before beginning a new role at Waitrose in January.

Hungry mothers and dirty wards - maternity care 'much worse' than anticipated, review chief says

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 08:49
An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care and dirty wards are blighting England’s maternity services.

Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 08:19
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

Flood and weather warnings in place across Wales as Storm Bram hits

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 06:45
Eight flood warnings are in place, along with more than 50 flood alerts across the country.

'New lease of life': Nothing beats Jess Glynne for TikTok's UK song of the year

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 06:31
Hold My Hand claims the title thanks to the viral 'nothing beats a Jet2holiday' trend.

Bishop accused of bullying faces fresh misconduct claims

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 06:29
The Scottish Episcopal Church says grounds for a risk assessment of Anne Dyer were considered before she returned from suspension.

Bishop accused of bullying faces fresh misconduct claims

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 06:29
The Scottish Episcopal Church says grounds for a risk assessment of Anne Dyer were considered before she returned from suspension.

Does Scotland's 'Instagram Highway' need a reboot?

BBC - Tue, 12/09/2025 - 06:24
Highland communities and businesses will have their say on the NC500's future after overtourism concerns.