Thirteen children died after falling from windows in six years

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 06:00
Calls for landlords to prioritise faulty window repairs to avoid "entirely preventable" deaths.

US says UK human rights have worsened in past year

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 03:11
The report criticises restrictions on freedom of expression after the Southport attacks and abortion buffer zones.

The deadly cancers left behind by 50 years of success

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 01:53
Half of people with cancer survive but lack of progress for some forms of disease is worrying experts.

Government expands police use of facial recognition vans

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 01:40
The Home Office says the technology helps locate suspects but civil liberties groups warn of heightened surveillance.

Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 01:36
Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.

Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 01:36
Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.

The Papers: Migrants arrive at 'record speed' and 'Fresh inheritance tax grab'

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 01:06
The migrant crisis dominated the papers on Wednesday, as small boat migrant numbers hit 50,000 under Labour.

Police get new guidance on releasing suspects' ethnicity

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 00:08
Police forces will be encouraged to release a suspect's details in high-profile and sensitive investigations.

Call for free bus passes to help under-22s into work

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 00:01
A pilot scheme for free travel at any time of day would help them get to work and education, a report says.

Call for free bus passes to help under-22s into work

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 00:01
A pilot scheme for free travel at any time of day would help them get to work and education, a report says.

AI can make us UK's biggest firm, Rolls-Royce says

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 00:01
Tufan Erginbilgic says business deals to supply nuclear power for artificial intelligence could boost its fortunes

The UK car industry is at a crunch point - can it be saved?

BBC - Wed, 08/13/2025 - 00:00
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

Not being able to shower for four years has been demoralising

BBC - Tue, 08/12/2025 - 22:58
Katherine Dutson's height and physical condition mean her bathroom is now too small to use.

Not being able to shower for four years has been demoralising

BBC - Tue, 08/12/2025 - 22:58
Katherine Dutson's height and physical condition mean her bathroom is now too small to use.

'I made plans for my own funeral - now I'm on stage at the Fringe'

BBC - Tue, 08/12/2025 - 22:47
Yvonne Hughes was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when just a baby, meaning she has suffered breathing and digestive problems.

Nicholas Rossi claimed girlfriend 'raped him'

BBC - Tue, 08/12/2025 - 22:17
Rossi is standing trial for the alleged 2008 rape of a woman in Salt Lake County.

England enters fourth heatwave as temperatures reach 33.4C

BBC - Tue, 08/12/2025 - 21:33
Temperatures reach 33.4C in London, as officials warn of a lack of water in England.

Man charged over Downpatrick murder and attack on priest

BBC - Tue, 08/12/2025 - 20:50
On Tuesday, a prayer service was held at St Colmcille's Church for Stephen Brannigan's family and Fr James Murray who is in hospital.

Man charged over Downpatrick murder and attack on priest

BBC - Tue, 08/12/2025 - 20:50
On Tuesday, a prayer service was held at St Colmcille's Church for Stephen Brannigan's family and Fr James Murray who is in hospital.

Small boat migrant crossings hit 50,000 under Labour

BBC - Tue, 08/12/2025 - 19:18
A government minister describes the number as "unacceptable" but says Labour is "making progress".