Residents told to return to flats after stand-off

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 09:12
A 47-year-old man has been arrested after a stand-off with police at the Gateway apartments.

Parking rules to change after 'five-minute fines'

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 08:24
It comes after Excel Parking dropped its £1,906 claim against a woman who took more than five minutes to pay.

'Let out the poison' - new study aims to find the truth on NI abuse

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 06:42
The study is gathering the stories of survivors of abuse in "faith settings", who hope it could lead to a public inquiry.

The Papers: 'Ukraine needs US support' and Kate's prison visit

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:48
A number of Wednesday's papers touch on the latest on the assisted dying bill going through Parliament.

UK to deny 'dangerous journey' refugees citizenship

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:45
The Home Office change has been condemned by the Refugee Council and some Labour backbench MPs.

Government plans to stop 'housing benefit going to rogue landlords'

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:40
The Housing Ministry says £350m will unlock an extra 2,800 affordable homes across England.

Hunt for rare daffodils that are slipping from history

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 01:39
As daffodils burst into bloom, experts want help in finding rare treasures hiding in plain sight.

Amazon bans number plates as illegal supply found

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 01:36
A BBC investigation finds seven companies on the platform selling plates without checking customers' documents.

Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racial harassment

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 01:13
The Chelsea striker was charged over an incident at a London police station in 2023.

Schools describe 'astronomical' bills as 25-year repair contract breaks down

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:49
What happens next has implications for the expiry of almost 600 similar PFI deals across England.

Schools tell BBC about 'astronomical' bills as 25-year repair contract heads into meltdown

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:49
What happens next has implications for the expiry of almost 600 similar PFI deals across England.

Next ad banned as pose made model look too thin

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:01
The advertising watchdog says it was "irresponsible" to emphasise the thinness of the model's legs.

Goldman axes diversity rule that has 'served purpose'

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:01
The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.

Judge's sperm donor warning over man who 'fathered 180 children'

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 22:59
Women are warned against a man who claims his sperm has fathered children all around the world.

Heathrow to expand two terminals ahead of third runway

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 22:23
The chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five.

Labour suspends 11 councillors over WhatsApp group

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 22:01
The group, which is being investigated by the party, has already led to the suspension of two Labour MPs.

Church of England rejects fully independent safeguarding

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:59
One abuse survivors advocate described the decision as a "punch in the gut" for victims.

Kate meets new mothers and babies on prison visit

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 18:58
The Princess of Wales has visited HMP Styal in Cheshire as part of her ongoing early years initiative.

Met officers who fail vetting scheme may keep jobs

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:58
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says the force has been left in a "hopeless position".

UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:38
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."