First Irish language 'strike' over cross-border cuts

BBC - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 00:00
Irish language organisations in Belfast and Derry will close their doors over cuts to Foras na Gaeilge.

Met did not try to find missing children, report says

BBC - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 00:00
The Met has improved how it tackles child exploitation but more needs to be done, a report says.

Met did not try to find missing children - report

BBC - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 00:00
The Met has improved how it tackles child exploitation but more needs to be done, a report says.

The disturbing internet history of a triple killer

BBC - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 00:00
Websites visited and videos posted by Nicholas Prosper show some alarming obsessions.

The disturbing internet history of a triple killer

BBC - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 00:00
Websites visited and videos posted by Nicholas Prosper show some alarming obsessions.

BP to slash green investment and ramp up gas and oil

BBC - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 00:00
The energy giant will announce its strategy later after rivals also rowed back on green energy plans.

Minister backs expansion of airports as Gatwick decision looms

BBC - Wed, 02/26/2025 - 00:00
A decision is expected later this week on whether Gatwick airport has won permission to expand its operations.

Police misconduct probe over missing man claims

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 23:42
Matthew Caseby, 23, escaped from a mental health unit in 2020 and was fatally hit by a train.

The papers: UK ramps up defence budget and Europe's 'fight for peace'

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 23:38
The government's increase in defence spending and developments between Ukraine and the US dominate Wednesday's papers.

Ex-bishop's alleged victim died before police report

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 23:03
A claim against Anthony Pierce may have been made to the church years before police were told.

Brain surgery took my childhood memories - will new op make me forget my fiance?

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 22:59
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.

Residents could be out of their homes 'for a year'

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 22:03
Godstone residents affected by the sinkholes attend a meeting to discuss what happens next.

Will Starmer's defence hike win over Trump?

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 20:53
The prime minister has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.

Police chief 'told not to reveal Southport killer's faith'

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 20:45
Serena Kennedy says she was told to not provide more information about Axel Rudakubana to the media.

Police chief 'told not to reveal Southport killer's faith'

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 20:45
Serena Kennedy says she was told to not provide more information about Axel Rudakubana to the media.

Disbandment talks could legitimise paramilitaries, warns Long

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 19:19
The UK and Irish governments are to appoint an independent expert to see if there is merit to the idea.

Ten Church of England clergy face disciplinary action

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:59
The report into prolific abuser John Smyth accuses several members of the Church of safeguarding failures.

American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:45
Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts".

Priority care for veterans 'difficult' with NHS waits

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:34
Veterans commissioner says it's difficult to give them the priority treatment they are entitled to.

Starmer cuts aid to fund hike in defence spending

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 18:24
The prime minister sets out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.