Schools describe 'astronomical' bills as 25-year repair contract breaks down

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:49
What happens next has implications for the expiry of almost 600 similar PFI deals across England.

Schools tell BBC about 'astronomical' bills as 25-year repair contract heads into meltdown

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:49
What happens next has implications for the expiry of almost 600 similar PFI deals across England.

UK to deny 'dangerous journey' refugees citizenship

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:07
The Home Office change has been condemned by the Refugee Council and some Labour backbench MPs.

Next ad banned as pose made model look too thin

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:01
The advertising watchdog says it was "irresponsible" to emphasise the thinness of the model's legs.

Goldman axes diversity rule that has 'served purpose'

BBC - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 00:01
The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.

The Papers: 'Ukraine needs US support' and Kate's prison visit

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 23:46
A number of Wednesday's papers touch on the latest on the assisted dying bill going through Parliament.

Heathrow to expand two terminals ahead of third runway

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 22:23
The chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five.

Labour suspends 11 councillors over WhatsApp group

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 22:01
The group, which is being investigated by the party, has already led to the suspension of two Labour MPs.

Church of England rejects fully independent safeguarding

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:59
One abuse survivors advocate described the decision as a "punch in the gut" for victims.

Labour suspends 11 councillors over WhatsApp group

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 19:03
The group, which is being investigated by the party, has already led to the suspension of two Labour MPs.

Kate meets new mothers and babies on prison visit

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 18:58
The Princess of Wales has visited HMP Styal in Cheshire as part of her ongoing early years initiative.

Kate meets new mothers and babies on prison visit

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 18:58
The Princess of Wales has visited HMP Styal in Cheshire as part of her ongoing early years initiative.

Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racial harassment

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 18:32
The Chelsea striker was charged over an incident at a London police station in 2023.

Church of England rejects fully independent safeguarding

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 18:28
One abuse survivors advocate described the decision as a "punch in the gut" for victims.

Met officers who fail vetting scheme may keep jobs

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:58
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says the force has been left in a "hopeless position".

UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:38
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."

French prosecutors confirm how British couple died

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:21
Andrew and Dawn Searle, who moved to France from Scotland about 10 years ago, were found by a neighbour last week.

French prosecutors confirm how British couple died

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:21
Andrew and Dawn Searle, who moved to France from Scotland about 10 years ago, were found by a neighbour last week.

Bomb survivor recalls being trapped under engine while on fire

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:17
A woman who lost a leg in the bomb has described the moment the engine of the car that exploded landed on her.

Sergeant 'pinned down' teenage soldier, inquest told

BBC - Tue, 02/11/2025 - 17:05
Jaysley Beck called a friend "frightened and in tears" after a sergeant 'pinned her down'.