Thames Water bonuses could be blocked by regulator

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:36
New rules mean Ofwat could step in to prevent under-performing water companies paying any bonuses.

Chris Brown remanded in custody over alleged club attack

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:08
The American singer was arrested on Thursday over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023.

Car wash owner fined £180k for illegal workers

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:13
Vittorio Dragoti, 28, is banned as a company director for seven years by a government agency.

One in 10 have no savings and 'buy now, pay later' is surging, financial regulator says

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 11:53
Stress and anxiety among those with debts remains high but help is available, a major survey finds.

No 10 should fly Middlesex flag, say Conservatives

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 11:53
The ensign had been flown over No 10 since 2022 to celebrate Middlesex Day on 16 May.

Man in court over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 11:23
Ukrainian Roman Lavrynovych is charged in connection with blazes in north London linked to the prime minister.

Firefighters and member of public die in blaze at old RAF base

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 11:17
Two further firefighters suffer serious injuries after the blaze at Bicester Motion.

Bin strike policing cut as waste builds up again

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 11:12
New mountains of binbags on Birmingham streets are feared as bin lorries remain locked in depots.

Earthquake shakes Yorkshire Dales village

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 11:08
The quake near Litton had a magnitude of 2.5, the British Geological Survey says.

Millions more counted as domestic abuse victims as definition widens

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 11:06
One-in-four adults in England and Wales have experienced abusive behaviours, official data suggests.

Billionaires fall as King rises in latest Sunday Times Rich List

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:56
The King's personal wealth is now equal to former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife at £640m.

Billionaires fall as King rises in latest Sunday Times Rich List

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:56
The King's personal wealth is now equal to former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife at £640m.

MPs debate assisted dying bill after major changes

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:48
Dozens of amendments have been added to the bill from both sides since it passed its first stage.

Ncuti Gatwa withdraws as UK's Eurovision jury announcer

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:45
The 32-year-old Doctor Who star has pulled out of the role "due to unforeseen circumstances".

Lavish spending at water body 'simply unacceptable'

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:18
Thousands of pounds worth of public money was claimed as expenses by management at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

How sports coaches are helping tackle toxic masculinity

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 08:23
BBC Sport looks at the role sports coaches are playing in steering young people away from the influences of toxic masculinity.

'Prince William hugged me after chat about his mum'

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:26
Wendy Daunt received a hug from the Prince of Wales as she was honoured at Windsor Castle.

'We've been through hell - let us keep family home'

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:07
Friends, neighbours and councillors gathered at the Bexhill house to support the mother-of-three.

UK can learn from low crime Dubai, says Reform's Tice

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 06:02
He says Dubai is not "perfect," but argues politicians should learn from countries "getting it right".

Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England

BBC - Fri, 05/16/2025 - 02:13
Analysis of data also suggests the amount of social housing given to disabled people has gone down.