'Toxic' hospital trust where 'secret files' held on staff - ex-surgeon

BBC - Thu, 09/04/2025 - 00:03
Dr Kieran McManus, who worked in the Belfast Trust for almost 40 years, says medics are "walking on eggshells".

30,000 homes fitted with botched insulation under government schemes, ministers admit

BBC - Thu, 09/04/2025 - 00:00
The government has documented the number of homes blighted by sub-standard work for the first time.

Six charged with terrorism offences over support for Palestine Action

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 23:00
The group allegedly organised meetings over Zoom and planned demonstrations in support of Palestine Action

Home schooling almost triples since Covid

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 22:59
One mum says her daughter feels much more confident since she started being educated at home.

Rayner admits underpaying tax on Hove flat as PM backs her

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 22:10
The deputy prime minister says she has referred herself for an ethics probe by the PM's adviser.

Is £3bn Premier League spending cause for concern?

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 21:20
Sports editor Dan Roan assesses a summer during which Premier League clubs spent more than ever.

Farage to speak to council leader over press ban

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 20:46
Nigel Farage says he will look to be a peacemaker between Mick Barton and Nottinghamshire Live.

King jokes about getting older on hospital visit

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 18:23
King Charles talks to hospital patients in Birmingham on his first visit of the autumn.

M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 18:08
The hack has caused severe disruption at manufacturing plants globally, with some staff told not to come into work.

Met chief calls for law change after Graham Linehan arrest

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 17:16
Sir Mark Rowley says officers are in an "impossible position" when policing online speech.

Trans row tribunal nurse raises new NHS legal action

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 17:01
The nurse intends to pursue further claims of harassment and victimisation against both the health board and specific employees.

Reeves rejects claims of £50bn 'black hole' in finances

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 17:00
The chancellor hit back at the idea that the government faces so large a gap between spending and tax income.

Swinney pauses new funding for arms firms supplying Israel

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 16:24
The first minister said the government could not ignore evidence that Israel was committing genocide.

Coroner urges ketamine review after woman's death

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 15:52
Ketamine is increasingly abused by young people who do not understand the risks, a coroner says.

'Hero' plumber's firm breached multiple fundraising rules, report finds

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 15:34
A year-long investigation found James Anderson's firm committed eight breaches of fundraising rules.

Topshop will return to High Street in 2026

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 15:25
The comeback in February 2026 will come five years after the chain closed its stores.

Topshop will return to High Street in 2026

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 15:25
The comeback in February 2026 will come five years after the chain closed its stores.

Met chief calls for law change after Graham Linehan arrest

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 14:54
Sir Mark Rowley says officers are in an "impossible position" when policing online speech.

Man jailed for sexually assaulting girls, 11 and 15

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 14:39
Alex Dale, 32, from Cardiff, attacked the girls in incidents that were only two days apart.

Man accused of stealing Ozzy Osbourne floral tribute has case dropped

BBC - Wed, 09/03/2025 - 14:20
The court was told the accused was given permission to take flowers from the city centre display.