Thames Water halts bosses bonus scheme

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 02:39
The company pauses its "retention scheme", which pays out cash to top executives linked to its rescue loan.

Thames Water halts bosses bonus scheme

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 02:39
The company pauses its "retention scheme", which pays out cash to top executives linked to its rescue loan.

New brain tumour test a game changer, experts say

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 02:34
Scientists say the new method can diagnose the exact type of tumour within hours, rather than weeks.

New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 02:34
Scientists say the new method can diagnose the exact type of tumour within hours, rather than weeks.

Universities must do more to prevent suicides, ministers say

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 01:52
The government wants universities to check the safety of halls and reach out to families after a death.

Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 01:52
The government wants universities to check the safety of halls and reach out to families after a death.

The Papers: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 01:30
Foreign Secretary David Lammy's rare condemnation of Israel's bombing of Gaza dominates Tuesday's papers.

World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 01:13
The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number of cases.

UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 00:58
Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.

Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 00:49
The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.

O'Neill and Foster to appear before Covid Inquiry

BBC - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 00:05
The sitting in London will concentrate on Stormont's approach to testing, tracing and isolation.

UK's oldest polar bear put down as health fails

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 23:02
Victoria had been receiving specialist care at the Highland Wildlife Park since late last year.

Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 23:00
Teenagers say it is easy to get hold of the products, which experts warn can be highly addictive.

Wales 'vulnerable to environmental damage' due to cuts

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:58
Natural Resources Wales said it has gone through a "significant period of change and challenge".

Experts propose new Scottish climate change targets

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:54
Ministers are expected to adopt the recommendations after abandoning repeatedly-missed targets last year.

Government says water company investigations have increased

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:33
The government says it has launched 81 criminal investigations for alleged breaches of environmental law.

UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:24
Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.

Millions of consumers could get £70 after Mastercard ruling

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 21:41
It is not necessary to have held a Mastercard to make a claim following a tribunal ruling.

Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 21:03
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.

Factory unit almost destroyed as fire takes hold

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:29
People are urged to keep their windows closed after a fire breaks out in a three-storey building.