Watch: Bus in flames in central London

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 09:02
All passengers were safely evacuated and there are no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown.

'Our mosque feels like a prison after Southport riots'

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 07:00
In the wake of anti-immigration riots last year, two Islamic leaders say they still feel unsafe.

Plea to let childminders look after more pre-schoolers

BBC - Thu, 07/31/2025 - 06:42
Currently a childminder is permitted to care for six children under the age of 12.

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.