First cross-party talks on social care reform postponed

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 01:03
The five largest parties in England were due to meet this week - but the BBC has learned the talks have been cancelled.

Patients' concerns as hospital shake-up consultation closes

BBC - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 00:00
A six week consultation gauging public opinion on plans for a new hospital network closes on Friday

Mum told to 'give up' career to care for daughters

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 22:55
Parents of disabled children, including one mum told to give up working, call for more support.

UK fooled by faith in international law, says Badenoch

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 22:31
The Conservative leader says "the world has changed" and the UK needs a realistic response.

EastEnders star says wife not over the moon at Martin's exit

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 21:20
James Bye, aka Martin Fowler, came to a tragic end in the soap's special 40th anniversary live episode.

Sinkhole work is around the clock, says council

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:39
Surrey County Council says "structural experts" are continuing to assess the site in Godstone.

Football fraudster back in prison after US arrest

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:35
The former footballer fled the UK after he was released from prison on licence, Derbyshire Police said.

BBC Make a Difference Awards launch across the UK

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:30
The awards recognise everyday acts of kindness and those going above and beyond for others.

Stonewall jobs at risk after Trump's foreign aid cuts

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 19:16
The UK-based LGBTQ+ charity could be forced cut up to half its staff in the wake of changes to the way the United States funds overseas aid projects.

M4 death investigated after online 'predator' sting

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 18:45
Police arrested the man after accusations against him were live streamed on social media.

Historic visual effects studio Technicolor collapses in UK

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 18:39
The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with 'the majority' of its UK staff made redundant.

Man who killed family also planned school shooting

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 18:33
Nicholas Prosper's loaded shotgun with more than 30 cartridges was found in a bush, police say.

Man who killed family also planned school shooting

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 18:33
Nicholas Prosper's loaded shotgun with more than 30 cartridges was found in a bush, police say.

Sinkhole work is around the clock, says council

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 18:04
Surrey County Council said "structural experts" are conting to assess the site in Godstone.

Taliban says it will try to release British couple as soon as possible

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 17:55
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were arrested by the Taliban in early February.

Gold toilet worth £2.8m 'stolen in five minutes', court hears

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 17:52
Three men are standing trial over the theft of the gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.

Scottish businessman found dead in Kenya

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 17:35
Campbell Scott was attending a conference in Nairobi when he was last seen on 16 February.

Scottish businessman who disappeared on work trip found dead in Kenya

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 17:35
Campbell Scott was attending a conference in Nairobi when he was last seen on 16 February.

Hospital boss felt Letby was innocent - inquiry

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 17:33
There were concerns about a "wrongful conviction", the inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes hears.

Man Utd to make up to 200 more staff redundant

BBC - Mon, 02/24/2025 - 17:27
After 250 members of staff were made redundant last year, Manchester United announce up to 200 more redundancies to "return the club to profitability".