Fraudster used Covid loans like a 'piggy bank'

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 16:04
Zeeshan Ashraf is jailed over his abuse of government help at a time of "national crisis".

UK-US trade fair, No 10 says in face of tariff fears

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 15:44
Downing Street responds as Trump threatens EU with trade taxes but hints he could reach a deal with the UK.

Women's health 'not funded enough in Wales'

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 15:39
MSs criticise Welsh government budget plans ahead of vote in Senedd on Tuesday.

Daniel Khalife jailed for spying for Iran and prison escape

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 14:00
The former British army soldier is sentenced after he was the subject of a nationwide manhunt in 2023.

Watch: 'Dangerous fool' Khalife sentenced to jail

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 13:45
The former solider collected information and passed it to Tehran, before escaping from HMP Wandsworth.

Global reaction to pub's free beer 'own goal'

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 13:31
Beccy Webster admitted the promotion had seen her give away nearly 300 pints, costing up to £1,500.

Phillipson says new Ofsted report cards will help struggling schools

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 12:41
Ofsted scrapped its single-word judgements for schools after the death of head teacher Ruth Perry.

More than a million miss tax return deadline

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 12:08
Thousands of people left it to the last minute before the cut-off at the end of Friday.

AC/DC announce first Scottish concert in a decade

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 11:43
The band will perform one UK concert in Edinburgh in August, concluding their Power Up European tour.

Tallest tree destroyed in storm 'like loss of an old friend'

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 06:41
Staff at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are working to recover from the lasting impact of Storm Eowyn.

Stormont returned a year ago - so what's changed?

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 06:39
Twelve months on from the return of devolution, has Stormont managed any real delivery?

Council urges empty home owners to sell properties

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 06:24
Glasgow City Council has written to owners asking them to bring the properties back into use.

Gun amnesty seeks to round up illegal pistols

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 06:07
The amnesty applies to several types of gun commonly used in shootings, Greater Manchester Police said.

Family court pilot to support abuse victims in Wales expanded

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 02:35
A pioneering pilot scheme will be used in all family courts across Wales.

Family court pilot to support abuse victims expanded

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 02:35
A pioneering pilot scheme will be used in all family courts across Wales.

Tradespeople demand fix for tool theft 'plague'

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 02:31
Dennis Richardson says he struggled to afford replacements after his tools were stolen from his van.

Snake Pass: Could famous road close to cars?

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 02:15
It is known as one of the most scenic and famous driving roads, but could Snake Pass close to cars?

The Papers: 'Vlad's drone kills Brit boy' and 'fears of global trade war'

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 01:53
An 18-year-old volunteer soldier killed within minutes of his first combat mission and Trump's new tariffs set to cause market chaos.

Scenic loch becomes magnet for Scotland's plastic waste

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 00:53
One of Scotland's biggest plastic problems, the Arrochar litter sink, sits at the head of the scenic loch.

Endangered frog dads travel 7,000 miles to 'give birth'

BBC - Mon, 02/03/2025 - 00:51
Male frogs carrying tadpoles made an incredible journey to the UK by boat, plane, and car.