First microbes we encounter as babies could protect us from dangerous infections

BBC - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 01:48
For the first time, scientists show how our microbiome forms affects the risk of infection.

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

BBC - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 01:48
For the first time, scientists show how our microbiome forms affects the risk of infection.

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

BBC - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 01:48
For the first time, scientists show how our microbiome forms affects the risk of infection.

Pregnant women warned against using weight-loss jabs

BBC - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 01:09
Women also reminded that they should use the most effective contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking 'skinny jabs'.

Badenoch launches review into possible ECHR exit

BBC - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 01:01
A review by the shadow attorney general will examine whether the UK should exit certain domestic and international agreements.

'I'm terrified of food - but I can't get specialist eating disorder treatment'

BBC - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 00:10
Sinead Quinn says binge eating compulsions have left her a prisoner in her home and that there needs to be reform of NI services.

Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2

BBC - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 00:01
One retailer says it's the "biggest gaming pre-order ever" - but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales.

Maths standards in Wales too low, watchdog says

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 23:00
Watchdog Estyn expresses concern that not enough pupils are reaching their full potential in maths.

Polls to open in Hamilton by-election

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 22:55
The ballot is being held following the death of local MSP and government minister Christina McKelvie.

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 22:30
Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

I wrote autobiography in pub car park - Page

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 20:18
The actress, presenter, podcaster and mother-of-four explains how she managed to write her memoir.

Meghan shares pregnant dance video to mark Lilibet's birthday

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 18:18
The Duchess of Sussex releases a video of her dancing while pregnant with Princess Lilibet in 2021.

Hainault murder accused wanted to kill, court told

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 17:10
Marcus Monzo is on trial accused of murdering Daniel Anjorin 14, in Hainault last year.

Casually brutal couple murdered grandson - court

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 16:36
Michael and Kerry Ives deny the murder of their two-year-old grandson who died in August 2021.

Men 'livestreamed' Russia-linked arson plot, court hears

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 16:31
Around £1m of damage was caused by the blaze at the warehouse, the Old Bailey hears.

Strip search of girl known as Child Q surprised school, hearing told

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 16:06
The then-15-year-old girl was subjected to an intimate search by Metropolitan Police officers.

Madeleine McCann search goes on but is it 18 years too late?

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 16:00
Searches have resumed in Portugal nearly two decades after the three-year-old went missing.

UK temporarily spared from Trump's 50% steel tariffs

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 15:52
The executive order raises import taxes for US firms buying from other countries - but the levy remains at 25% for the UK.

Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 14:09
Rachel Reeves says more people will get winter fuel payment "this winter", but details over how many will get it remain unclear.

Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor

BBC - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 14:09
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says that more people will get winter fuel payment "this winter", but details of who is eligible remain unclear.