'Facial recognition tech mistook me for wanted man'

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 05:56
Shaun Thompson is challenging the Met Police's use of live facial recognition technology.

'Facial recognition tech mistook me for wanted man'

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 05:56
Shaun Thompson is challenging the Met Police's use of live facial recognition technology.

The Papers: '£50bn black hole' and parental help from a princess

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 05:02
Wednesday's papers lead on the next budget, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves under pressure to stick to her spending promises.

Call to vet YouTube ads like regular TV to stop scams

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 02:28
Liberal Democrats say regulations need to catch up with "the reality of how people are watching content".

'All sides' to blame in Prince Harry charity row, watchdog finds

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 01:14
The Charity Commission criticises “all parties” at Sentebale for allowing a “damaging” dispute to play out publicly.

No bullying found in Harry charity row, but blame for all sides

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 01:14
The Charity Commission criticises “all parties” at Sentebale for allowing a “damaging” dispute to play out publicly.

The real reason weather forecasters (like me) often appear to get it wrong

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:05
The accuracy of forecasting has improved enormously - and AI promises further advances. But there are certain challenges in finding ways to share that mass of data with viewers

Zara ads banned for 'unhealthily thin' models

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:04
It comes after the advertising watchdog banned M&S and Next ads for showing models who appeared too thin.

Zara ads banned for 'unhealthily thin' models

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:04
It comes after the advertising watchdog banned M&S and Next ads for showing models who appeared too thin.

Struggling families need grants for 'unaffordable' school uniforms, government told

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:03
Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.

Call for help with school uniform costs in England

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:03
Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.

Reeves must raise tax to cover £41bn gap, says think tank

BBC - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 00:01
The chancellor will miss her self-imposed rules without action, the National Institute for Economic Affairs says.

I'm feeling the pressure, Morgan says after year as FM

BBC - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 23:09
Wales' first minister is gearing her party up for the next Senedd election.

Thousands to spend second night without power after Storm Floris

BBC - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 22:38
SSEN said it was continuing to restore supplies but that some people would be without power until Thursday.

Guidance for police on sharing suspects' ethnicity must change, home secretary says

BBC - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 22:30
The home secretary's comments follow calls for details to be released of two men charged over an alleged rape.

Hiking couple drowned in flash flood on holiday

BBC - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 21:42
Alexander Barrett and Sarah Thompson died during a hiking trip on holiday.

Hiking couple drowned in flash flood on holiday

BBC - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 21:42
Alexander Barrett and Sarah Thompson died during a hiking trip on holiday.

Water park investigation after girl, 4, dies

BBC - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 20:11
Environmental health officials are working with police on a "full health and safety investigation".

Boss of water regulator Ofwat to resign

BBC - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 19:47
David Black's resignation comes after the government said the water regulator will be abolished to create a new watchdog.

Police deny Reform council leader's claims of rape case 'cover-up'

BBC - Tue, 08/05/2025 - 19:14
The Chief Constable says he has asked the Home Office to confirm the men's immigration status.