Man cons council out of £710k in 'Greggs' swindle

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 17:54
Aftab Baig pretended to be a property manager from Greggs to con Leeds City Council, a court hears.

Uber and Bolt drivers strike on Valentine's Day

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 17:18
Thousands of drivers are taking part in the strike action over pay and working conditions, a union says.

Murdered backpacker's mum says killer stole her future

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 17:00
Danielle McLaughlin, 28, from County Donegal, was found dead in a field in India, in March 2017.

Killer jailed for at least 21 years for murdering widow

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 16:20
The family of Una Crown say they can "finally smile again" following David Newton's conviction.

Man arrested at Heathrow over £400,000 in suitcase

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 16:03
A man has been charged with money laundering after the cash was found in a suitcase.

No concerns raised with me about my expenses, says Reeves

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 15:45
The BBC found the chancellor was the subject of an expenses investigation while she worked at a bank.

Trump tariff VAT threat raises fears of hit to UK

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 15:42
The surprise inclusion of VAT to calculate tariffs prompts questions over the possible impact on British businesses.

Trump tariff VAT threat raises fears of hit to UK

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 15:42
The surprise inclusion of VAT to calculate tariffs prompts questions over the possible impact on British businesses.

YouTube at 20: Fame has made life easier, says Charlie Bit Me star

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 15:22
From Baby Shark, the Harlem Shake and Gangnam Style, the online site has been part of our lives for 20 years.

Lottery winners invest in women's football club

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 15:11
The directors hope the investment will lead to the club's promotion to the Women's Super League.

Man wore disguises to deal cocaine during lockdown

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 15:01
Calvin Parris, once one of the UK's most wanted men, is jailed for 12 years after going on the run.

The story behind the Manics' 'drunk' new album cover

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 14:01
The Manics new album Critical Thinking features the work of acclaimed photographer David Hurn.

Boss denies making soldier feel 'unsafe' at hotel

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 13:58
Gunner Jaysley Beck abandoned an overnight training exercise after the harassment went "too far".

Boss denies making soldier feel 'unsafe' at hotel

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 13:58
Gunner Jaysley Beck abandoned an overnight training exercise after the harassment went "too far".

Moment 80 couples renew vows on Valentine's Day

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 13:32
Couples of all ages renew their vows in a special Valentine's Day ceremony at Coventry Cathedral.

Presenter 'thrilled' to own Eric Morecambe's desk

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 12:11
TV presenter Yvette Fielding said she burst into tears when she won the bid for Eric Morecambe's desk.

'Mould, damp and decay': Homes excluded from insulation scandal help

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 12:06
Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022.

UK men and women can expect to live longer, data show

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 11:39
Boys born in the UK in 2023 can expect to live on average to 86.7 years, and girls to 90, experts suggest.

UK men and women can expect to live longer, data show

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 11:39
Boys born in the UK in 2023 can expect to live on average to 86.7 years, and girls to 90, experts suggest.

'Steroids gave me heart failure at 30 and I could die early'

BBC - Fri, 02/14/2025 - 11:23
A bodybuilder and steroid user warns against taking the muscle-building drug.