MPs call for miscarriage bereavement leave

BBC - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 00:06
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.

'I cannot go home until a care plan is in place'

BBC - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 00:04
BBC News NI's health correspondent takes a look at social care and how it can help ease hospital pressures.

Tourism tax 'could stop schools visiting Wales'

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 22:57
A few extra pounds in taxes could stop some children being able to enjoy trips in Wales, Scouts warn.

Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 22:57
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is in line for "a pay day from the taxpayer" under plans to repeal the Legacy Act, a report backed by several peers has stated.

'Taking anti-depressants helped me flourish'

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 22:57
Five million more anti-depressant prescriptions were given in 2022-23 compared with 20 years ago.

'Accelerating' A9 dualling would not cut project time

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 21:53
Transport Scotland said rescheduling the current timetable for the project would cause further delays.

Three arrested in Iraq over alleged UK people smuggling links

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 21:20
National Crime Agency officers were deployed to Iraq to assist with the arrests in the first operation of its kind.

Chair of miscarriages of justice review body quits

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 20:59
Helen Pitcher "jumped as she was pushed", a government source said.

Bafta to announce nominations in unpredictable awards race

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 20:03
The ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, will take place on 16 February at the Royal Festival Hall.

Two baby deaths still being probed - Letby inquiry

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 19:10
Police have reviewed the care of 4,000 babies who were in hospital during Lucy Letby's employment.

Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:49
The Princess of Wales shares a personal message after visiting the hospital where she had treatment.

Two teens sought over killing of boy on London bus

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:45
Police want to speak to Mosawar Zazi, 16, and Colin Chabikwa, 15, in connection with Kelyan Bokassa's death.

Two teens sought over killing of boy on London bus

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:45
Police want to speak to Mosawar Zazi, 16, and Colin Chabikwa, 15, in connection with Kelyan Bokassa's death.

Flood-hit towns must get new defences, says MP

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 16:31
A plea for new protection is made as the floods minister visits towns hit by the New Year's Day floods.

Drug dealers jailed for international conspiracy

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 16:00
Police link the three defendants to more than £1m in cash as they investigate the supply of drugs.

Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:54
The chancellor says she is "under no illusion" about the challenge facing UK public finances.

Police heard pilot shouting for help, Leicester City crash inquest hears

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:12
An inquest is hearing from witnesses to the crash at the King Power Stadium that killed five people.

Police heard pilot shouting for help, Leicester City crash inquest hears

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:12
An inquest is hearing from witnesses to the crash at the King Power Stadium that killed five people.

Kate tells of 'tough' cancer treatment during hospital visit

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:02
The Princess of Wales has given her personal thanks to staff who helped her at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

Drill rapper jailed for rival gang member's murder

BBC - Tue, 01/14/2025 - 14:56
Kacey Boothe, 25, was fatally shot outside a community centre in Walthamstow in August 2022.