Maths standards in Wales too low, watchdog says

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 23:00
Watchdog Estyn expresses concern that not enough pupils are reaching their full potential in maths.

Polls to open in Hamilton by-election

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 22:55
The ballot is being held following the death of local MSP and government minister Christina McKelvie.

I wrote autobiography in pub car park - Page

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 20:18
The actress, presenter, podcaster and mother-of-four explains how she managed to write her memoir.

Hainault murder accused wanted to kill, court told

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 17:10
Marcus Monzo is on trial accused of murdering Daniel Anjorin 14, in Hainault last year.

Men 'livestreamed' Russia-linked arson plot, court hears

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 16:31
Around £1m of damage was caused by the blaze at the warehouse, the Old Bailey hears.

Family 'devastated' after body found in search for missing Scot

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 16:25
Greg Monks was reported missing in Albufeira last week after travelling to the resort for a stag party.

Strip search of girl known as Child Q surprised school, hearing told

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 16:06
The then-15-year-old girl was subjected to an intimate search by Metropolitan Police officers.

UK temporarily spared from Trump's 50% steel tariffs

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 15:52
The executive order raises import taxes for US firms buying from other countries - but the levy remains at 25% for the UK.

Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 14:09
Rachel Reeves says more people will get winter fuel payment "this winter", but details over how many will get it remain unclear.

Criminal appeals body will be reformed 'whatever it takes', says new chair

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 13:58
Dame Vera Baird will review the work of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, which investigates potential miscarriages of justice.

Dad and son in court accused of boy's crash murder

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 13:43
Police are appealing for witnesses following the crash in New Barn Road in Southfleet on Sunday.

Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:20
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says that more people will get winter fuel payment "this winter", but details of who is eligible remain unclear.

Madeleine McCann search goes on but is it 18 years too late?

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 11:58
Searches have resumed in Portugal nearly two decades after the three-year-old went missing.

Man bailed over fires at homes linked to PM

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 11:56
The 48-year-old, who has not been named, was arrested on Monday.

Chancellor announces £15bn for transport projects

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 11:17
Money will be spent on tram, train and bus projects in England across the Midlands, North and West Country.

Abortion laws are Victorian era, says grieving mum

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:43
Elen Hughes, who lost her son Danial at 37-and-a-half weeks, says police guidance is "terrible".

Meghan shares new photos of Lilibet to mark fourth birthday

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:34
The Duchess of Sussex releases rare photos of Princess Lilibet to mark her birthday.

Boy starved to death 'was invisible to authorities'

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:03
A review into the death of Abiyah Yasharahyalah, 3, said council teams lacked curiosity in his case.

Boy starved to death 'was invisible to authorities'

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:03
A review into the death of Abiyah Yasharahyalah, 3, said council teams lacked curiosity in his case.

Watch: Searching derelict and desolate area in Madeleine McCann case

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:02
Police are searching an area where prime suspect, Christian Brückner, stayed at the time of Madeleine's disappearance.