Personal theft up 22% in England and Wales, ONS says

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 13:56
It is the highest number recorded in a year since the current data began in 2003.

Personal theft up 22% in England and Wales, ONS says

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 13:56
It is the highest number recorded in a year since the current data began in 2003.

Tax-free parcels rule used by Shein and Temu under review

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 13:48
Retailers argue that cheap foreign rivals are undercutting business using a tax-free status on small parcels.

Girl's mudslide death 'could not be avoided'

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 13:14
An inquest into the 10-year-old's death is told the risk of a mudslide was "totally unforeseen".

Constance Marten tells jury she 'absolutely' loved baby

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 13:11
Marten also claimed she and Mark Gordon did everything they could to protect their baby.

Police watchdog complains to Ofcom over BBC's Panorama on Chris Kaba

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:58
The Chris Kaba episode initially aired without the IOPC's response to claims made by an ex-employee.

Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms told

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:20
Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges'

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 11:50
The UK Energy Secretary was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security.

Woman who tricked her way into men-only Magic Circle finally allowed in

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 11:32
Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership.

Arrests as 'ball of flames' crash puts seven in hospital

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 11:11
Two people are arrested on suspicion of causing serious injuries by dangerous driving.

Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:39
Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.

Ofcom finalises rules to protect children online

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:37
Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

Convicted murderer missing from open prison in suit and tie

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 09:40
Raymond McCourt was given a life sentence in 1993 for killing a shopkeeper and wounding two other people.

Choosing the Pope: 'The conclave is intimidating'

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 09:21
Cardinal Vincent Nichols rules himself out of being the next pontiff as he prepares to vote.

More than 53,000 NHS patients removed from dentist lists

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 06:43
Out of the 360 dental practices in Northern Ireland, only two are now fully NHS.

'We all eat chocolate digestives wrong'

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 06:16
The digestive biscuits were originally intended to be eaten with the chocolate side facing down.

Baby 'born twice' after rare cancer surgery

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 06:15
Lucy's son was "born twice" as she underwent a five-hour surgery to treat ovarian cancer.

Vehicles to be freed from car park after two years

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 06:11
It is thought up to 40 vehicles have been trapped in a building complex car park since December 2022.

'We'll do Paddington proud' - Tom Fletcher reveals details of musical

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 05:57
The McFly star says he is "so lucky and honoured" to have written the music and lyrics for the new show.

'Our daughters will be with us,' say dads of Southport victims running London Marathon

BBC - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 05:45
David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar tell BBC daughters will be with them in spirit during London race.