Reform government would have to do unpopular things, says policy guru

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:31
James Orr, a friend of JD Vance and the man behind a new pro-Reform think tank, speaks to the BBC.

The man behind Glasgow's fake street signs

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:11
A self-proclaimed guerilla artist based in Glasgow is covering the city in parody street signs.

The man behind Glasgow's fake street signs

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:11
A self-proclaimed guerilla artist based in Glasgow is covering the city in parody street signs.

Call to simplify Scottish disability benefits system

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:08
A report commissioned by ministers said the Adult Disability Payment is "more compassionate" than the rest of the UK.

British 999 call handler's voice cloned by Russian network using AI

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:06
A BBC Verify investigation has revealed that the identities of British public sector workers have been cloned using AI by a Russian-linked disinformation campaign.

British 999 call handler's voice cloned by Russian network using AI

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:06
A BBC Verify investigation has revealed that the identities of British public sector workers have been cloned using AI by a Russian-linked disinformation campaign.

'Staff were physically sick': The dine and dash mental health toll on restaurant workers

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:01
A former restaurateur says some staff are left "physically sick" after dine and dash incidents.

'Staff were physically sick': The dine and dash mental health toll on restaurant workers

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:01
A former restaurateur says some staff are left "physically sick" after dine and dash incidents.

'Endless battle': Fighting the crime gangs taking over the high street

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:00
People say they're terrified of going to the shops, with reports of intimidation and open drug dealing.

'Endless battle': Fighting the crime gangs taking over the High Street

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:00
People say they're terrified of going to the shops, with reports of intimidation and open drug dealing.

Scuba divers rescue lost wedding ring from river

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 05:23
Ant Crocker says he is "over the moon" at being reunited with his jewellery.

Airlines demand answers after air traffic control failure

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 05:15
Ten flights to and from Heathrow were cancelled on Thursday, on top of some 150 across the UK on Wednesday.

The Papers: 'Prince of Sadness' and 'Air we go again'

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 04:50
The final public farewell for Ozzy Osbourne and air traffic chaos across the UK dominate Thursday's papers.

Hotel tycoon reveals Heathrow expansion proposal

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 01:59
Arora Group says a shorter runway will avoid the cost and disruption of diverting the M25 motorway.

Freed hostage says Starmer 'risks rewarding terror'

BBC - Wed, 07/30/2025 - 23:02
Emily Damari says the prime minister is "not on the right side of history" with his plan for a Palestinian state.

Flight disruption after major UK air traffic outage

BBC - Wed, 07/30/2025 - 23:00
The technical issue only lasted 20 minutes but caused a huge backlog of flights and delays.

Resident doctors fear unemployment due to lack of training places

BBC - Wed, 07/30/2025 - 23:00
A union claims more training places are needed as resident doctors struggle to find suitable positions.

Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure

BBC - Wed, 07/30/2025 - 22:15
NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week, the BBC understands.

Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting

BBC - Wed, 07/30/2025 - 22:03
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.

Man guilty of airport attack on police officers

BBC - Wed, 07/30/2025 - 17:59
Mohammed Amaaz was seen attacking two female officers in footage shared widely on social media.