Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 22:00
The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases.

Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 22:00
The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, sometimes fatal inherited diseases.

Man charged with murdering shopkeeper

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 21:51
The 47-year-old will appear in court in connection with the alleged killing in Bootle, Merseyside.

Witness appeal after man stabbed

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 21:41
A cordon is in place and searches are being carried out by police.

Witness appeal after man stabbed

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 21:41
A cordon is in place and searches are being carried out by police.

Two women rescued from river by firefighters

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 21:24
One of the women was unconscious but was pulled to safety by firefighters.

What we know so far about Afghan data breach

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 20:13
The revelation of a major data leak and subsequent relocation of thousands of Afghans to the UK has raised serious questions.

Faisal Islam: Surprise inflation jump complicates interest rate decision

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 18:40
Higher inflation could give the Bank of England pause for thought over cutting interest rates.

Counter-terror scheme missed chance to intervene in life of Southport killer, says review

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 18:02
A major review found the counter-terror scheme could have potentially turned the killer away from violence.

Airport reopens after four killed in plane crash

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 17:44
An investigation into how the medical evacuation plane came to crash in Essex continues.

Athlete dies after competing in Swansea Ironman

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:55
The athlete, who received medical care halfway through the swim section, died on Wednesday.

Athlete dies after competing in Swansea Ironman

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:55
The athlete, who received medical care halfway through the swim section, died on Wednesday.

Athlete dies after competing in Swansea Ironman

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:55
The athlete, who received medical care halfway through the swim section, died on Wednesday.

Watch: Moment tractor swerves off road into homes

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:55
A drug-driver is sentenced for causing the crash in Chester after running a red light.

Trans changing room row nurse cleared of misconduct as tribunal resumes

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:28
The hearings for Sandie Peggie's case against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton began in February.

Scottish MP criticises Labour policies after suspension

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:28
Brian Leishman has lost the whip after repeatedly criticising Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Starmer suspends four Labour MPs for breaching party discipline

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:24
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell all voted against welfare reforms.

Counter-terror scheme missed chance to treat Southport killer, says review

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 16:06
A major review found the Prevent system could have potentially turned the killer away from violence.

Physician associates need new job title, says review

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 15:02
It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.

Boy admits throwing seat off Westfield's top floor

BBC - Wed, 07/16/2025 - 14:41
A 15-year-old who threw a seat off the top floor of a shopping centre told police "it's not that deep", a court hears.