'After five years in jail, they agree I'm innocent but won't pay out'

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 06:00
Growing calls to make compensation rules for miscarriage of justice victims less strict.

The Papers: Ukraine truce hopes 'on a knife edge' and 'Worried sick'

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 05:07
Wednesday's front pages feature the phone call between Trump and Putin, and Labour's welfare reforms.

Starmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating'

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 04:25
The prime minister's remarks come after the government announced a major benefits overhaul on Tuesday.

Couple hit out over 'falsified' records after baby's death

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 00:13
Martina and Ryan Tierney's daughter Molly died at 34 weeks in the womb.

Boys need role models not gaming and porn, Sir Gareth Southgate says

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 00:12
Young men are increasingly turning to "callous, manipulative and toxic" influencers as role models, Sir Gareth Southgate says.

The inside story of Blenheim's gold toilet heist

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 00:07
The BBC hears how five raiders escaped with a £4.8m gold toilet, as told by Blenheim Palace staff.

The inside story of Blenheim's gold toilet heist

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 00:07
The BBC hears how five raiders escaped with a £4.8m gold toilet, as told by Blenheim Palace staff.

Chris Mason: Uncertainty over benefits changes could go on for some time yet

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 23:35
It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.

Harry's US visa records unsealed after drug claims

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 22:24
They are heavily redacted, and no details have been given as to what he put on his immigration form.

Lammy says Israel international law remarks 'could have been clearer'

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 21:25
The foreign secretary had twice told MPs Israel's aid blockade into Gaza was a "breach" of international law.

Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 18:48
Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions.

Benefits cuts plan is 'absolutely terrifying'

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 18:35
Sinead Quinn says the UK government's proposals will affect her and "adversely impact Northern Ireland more so than the rest of the UK".

Gang guilty over £4.8m gold toilet heist

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 18:24
Five thieves were seen on CCTV stealing the fully-functional toilet from Blenheim Palace in 2019.

Net zero by 2050 'impossible' for UK, says Badenoch

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 18:17
The Tory leader says the target is impossible "without a serious drop in our living standards".

Net zero by 2050 'impossible' for UK, says Badenoch

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 18:17
The Tory leader says the target is impossible "without a serious drop in our living standards".

Man pleads guilty to murder of university lecturer

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 17:45
Paul Butler pleads guilty to the murder of Claire Chick and possessing a blade.

Tanker owners praise 'exceptionally brave crew'

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 17:43
Oil tanker Stena Immaculate and cargo ship Solong collided in the North Sea on 10 March.

Tourist detained in US arrives back in UK, father says

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 17:09
Paul Burke says his daughter Becky has been released from a US immigration centre.

Eddie Howe to be given Freedom of Newcastle

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:46
League Cup celebrations continue, with Blyth's Dan Burn nominated for the Freedom of Northumberland.

Teenage killer planned 'massacre of the century'

BBC - Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:34
The 19-year-old will be sentenced on Wednesday after he admits to killing his mother, brother and sister.