Twenty-three more women make allegations against serial rapist

BBC - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 00:07
Police in London say PhD student Zhenhao Zou's "offending group is far greater" than they had realised.

Twenty-three more women make allegations against serial rapist

BBC - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 00:07
Police in London say PhD student Zhenhao Zou's "offending group is far greater" than they had realised.

Grooming inquiry lawyer asked Home Office 'do you still want me?'

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 22:45
Tom Crowther KC suggests there has been little progress nearly three months since his role was announced.

Girl missing in River Thames named as Kaliyah Coa

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 21:24
A recovery mission is now under way to find 11-year-old Kaliyah along the Thames, Met Police said.

Six in hospital after industrial estate fire

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 20:44
Two of the casualties are understood to have burns as fire crews tackle the blaze in Cumbernauld.

Armed police shoot man dead at railway station

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:59
Officers say they received reports the suspect was carrying a firearm.

Armed police shoot man dead at railway station

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:59
Officers say they received reports the suspect was carrying a firearm.

U-turn on plans for tourism tax on children's trips

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:23
Children staying in hostels, campsites or outdoor centres to be exempt from proposed tourism tax.

Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:11
PC Lock was awarded for his bravery after it emerged he had tackled a gunman and saved the life of an SAS soldier.

Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:11
PC Lock was awarded for his bravery after it emerged he had tackled a gunman and saved the life of an SAS soldier.

UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:05
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.

UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:05
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:32
Families argue that the policy "interferes with the fundamental right to an education".

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:32
Families argue that the policy "interferes with the fundamental right to an education".

Three dead after bus and car catch fire in crash

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:23
Emergency services found a bus and car alight on Monday evening and three people died at the scene.

Ex-captain Charlotte Edwards named head coach of England women's cricket team

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:16
Former England captain Charlotte Edwards replaces Jon Lewis as head coach after the 16-0 Ashes defeat at the beginning of the year.

Why are bills going up? Your questions answered

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:58
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.

'Don't deport us over health issue' say couple

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:16
A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.

Harry charity engulfed by cash fears, insiders claim

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:09
Financial worries and fundraising rows inflamed boardroom battle that engulfed Sentebale, insiders claim.

Millions see April bills rise as Citizens Advice warns single parents could be worst hit

BBC - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:07
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.