We'll end children living in B&Bs, government says

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 22:32
The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 20:41
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.

Major incident as 200 homes evacuated and two held

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 20:40
A controlled blast took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 20:16
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 19:13
Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Ireland boycotts Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 19:06
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.

German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 18:45
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

Farage branded racist over campaign video remark about Glasgow pupils

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 18:19
The Reform UK leader said the proportion of children who do not have English as a first language in Glasgow was "cultural smashing".

Farage accuses BBC of double standards after racism allegations

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:52
The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.

Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:43
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:43
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

Four arrested in right-wing terror investigation

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:31
Police search properties after making arrests in Eastbourne and Brighton.

Police officer sacked for groping colleagues at party

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:18
A misconduct panel says PC Pamela Pritchard breached the force's standards of behaviour.

'Twerking' police officer sacked for groping colleagues at party

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:18
A misconduct panel says PC Pamela Pritchard breached the force's standards of behaviour.

UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 16:55
The partnership aims to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say face increased threat from Moscow.

Flu cases at record high for time of year as NHS warns of 'unprecedented' outbreak

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 16:22
An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show.

Terror charges for man known to synagogue attacker

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 15:30
Greater Manchester Police confirms the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie.

Kevin Sinfield meets family of boy who died of MND

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 15:28
Kevin Sinfield meets the family of Kyle Sieniawski, who died from motor neurone disease aged 14.

Watch: Statue of Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled in London

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 14:57
A Leicester Square statue marks 30 years of the longest-running film in Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, starring both actors.

Synagogue attack victim says Al-Shamie 'radiated evil'

BBC - Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:45
Father-of-four Yoni Finlay was shot by a police bullet as he barricaded the doors of the synagogue.