Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but nurseries are worried

BBC - Thu, 03/20/2025 - 00:09
The Coram charity's survey shows annual nursery costs for a child under two in England have fallen.

Disabled travel access an 'embarrassment', MPs say

BBC - Thu, 03/20/2025 - 00:06
A report by parliament's cross-party-transport select committee says accessibility failings are "systematic" across all modes of transport.

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.5%

BBC - Thu, 03/20/2025 - 00:06
No change to the Bank rate is expected when policymakers make their announcement at noon.

Man believes he was wrong to change his gender

BBC - Thu, 03/20/2025 - 00:06
Joshua McParland has had surgery to reverse the first of a series of planned operations to change his sex.

The Papers: 'Biggest cuts since austerity' and 'evil' family killer

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 23:57
Thursday's front pages look ahead to the forthcoming Spring Statement and share details from a murderer's sentencing.

More than £34m to help keep villages safe from coal tips

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 23:00
More than £33m will be spent making coal tips safer around Wales in an attempt to protect villages.

Prisoner on the run after faking emergency on M55

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 18:33
Jamie Cooper, 33, was being taken to a court appearance when he fled.

Prisoner on the run after faking emergency on M55

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 18:33
Jamie Cooper, 33, was being taken to a court appearance when he fled.

Cyclists excited as Tour de France to visit Wales

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 18:26
The race will return to the UK and visit Wales for the first time in 2027 for its Grand Depart.

Edinburgh to stage start of Tour de France in 2027

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 18:01
The men's and women's Tour de France will both begin in Britain in 2027, with Edinburgh to stage the men's Grand Depart.

Edinburgh to stage start of Tour de France in 2027

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 18:01
The men's and women's Tour de France will both begin in Britain in 2027, with Edinburgh to stage the men's Grand Depart.

Edinburgh to host Grand Depart for 2027 Tour de France

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 18:01
The men's and women's Tour de France will both begin in Britain in 2027, with Edinburgh to stage the men's Grand Depart.

Sir Gareth Southgate: Boys need role models not gaming and porn

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 17:48
Young men are increasingly turning to "callous, manipulative and toxic" influencers as role models, Sir Gareth Southgate says.

Tulip Siddiq attacks 'false' corruption allegations

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 17:38
The ex-Labour minister's lawyers say investigators in Bangladesh have yet to formally question her.

Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 17:14
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.

Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 17:14
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.

Royal Navy and RAF shadow Russian ships in UK waters

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 17:07
HMS Somerset began shadowing the Russian task group south of Portsmouth on Sunday.

Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear, says Davey

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 17:02
The Liberal Democrat leader says there has not been enough detail on the government's cuts to benefits.

Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear, says Davey

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 17:02
The Liberal Democrat leader says there has not been enough detail on the government's cuts to benefits.

No pause in Lucy Letby public inquiry, judge rules

BBC - Wed, 03/19/2025 - 16:12
The public inquiry into former nurse Lucy Letby's crimes will not be halted, its chairwoman rules.