Supreme Court rules Christian-focused RE taught in NI schools is unlawful

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 17:56
The Christian religious education taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.

Supreme Court rules Christian-focused RE taught in NI schools is unlawful

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 17:56
The Christian religious education taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.

Scotland fans start planning World Cup party after Hampden rollercoaster

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 17:50
Supporters are looking at routes to North America after the men's side sealed World Cup qualification.

Russian spy ship pointed lasers at RAF pilots tracking it, says defence secretary

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 17:38
John Healey says he has updated the Navy's rules for tracking the vessel after the "dangerous" move.

Mahmood hints at shake-up of 'irrational' policing structure

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 17:20
The home secretary says there is a postcode lottery in the performance of forces in England and Wales.

Mahmood hints at shake-up of 'irrational' police structure

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 17:20
The home secretary says there is a postcode lottery in the performance of forces in England and Wales.

Man accused of train stabbings faces more charges

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 16:44
Anthony Williams is charged with two counts of attempted murder along with other alleged offences.

British woman among five killed in Chile snowstorm

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 14:56
Victoria Bond, from Cornwall, is named as one of those who died in Torres del Paine National Park.

Labour's Budget is already unravelling, Badenoch says

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 14:51
The Conservative leader says the government floated the idea of increasing income tax rates only to "U-turn".

Police bullied me into admitting murder, says man wrongly jailed for 38 years

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 13:57
In his first interview since release, Peter Sullivan says he wants an apology from the police after wrongful conviction of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall.

Time taken to bring shoplifters to justice is 'unacceptable', retailers tell BBC

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 13:41
The BBC followed a series of shoplifting cases which highlight how shops have waited months for thieves to be brought to justice.

Snow and ice hit parts of UK as some schools closed and travel disrupted

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 13:13
Snow and ice warnings are in place across the UK as people are told to expect some travel delays.

Williamson's Brits trophy 'inspired by Manchester'

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 12:56
The designer says his "chic, elegant and timeless" statue design was inspired by his home city.

Oasis fan's death at Wembley was 'tragic accident'

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 12:15
Lee Claydon, 45, fell from an upper level at Wembley Stadium during an Oasis concert.

Man, 87, meets sons after donating sperm decades ago

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 11:19
The moment Sam Simmonds meets his two biological sons for the first time is captured by the BBC.

Your pictures of snow and ice across the UK

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 11:19
BBC Weather Watchers send in pictures of snowmen, wintry landscapes and dogs braving the cold snap.

UK inflation rate hits lowest level in four months

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 08:56
Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October but food prices bucked the trend.

How to keep babies warm in cold weather and other winter tips

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 08:47
As temperatures fall across much of the UK, the best ways to keep people and pets warm and dry.

Bar owner bans solo drinkers and is 'baffled' by reaction

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 06:14
Some people are unhappy that they are not allowed to drink on their own in a bar in Altrincham.

'I've banned solo drinkers from my bar'

BBC - Wed, 11/19/2025 - 06:14
Some people are unhappy that they are not allowed to drink on their own in a bar in Altrincham.