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.

Teenagers admit torturing and killing kittens

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:43
A boy, 17, and girl, 16, plead guilty to killing the animals found in a field on 3 May.

Liberty Steel plants in Rotherham and Sheffield under threat

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:15
A court will decide whether the firm should be wound up on Wednesday

Woman jailed for taking fraudulent citizen tests

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:19
Josephine Maurice took citizenships tests at various centres while disguised as both men and women.

British surgeon's 'high anxiety' operating in Gaza

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:12
Dr Rose has been describing life at Nassar Hospital in Gazan city of Khan Younis.

Doubts over whether Brits can use EU e-gates this summer

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:01
It is unclear whether UK travellers can avoid long queues this summer and use e-gates at European airports.

Lorraine's ITV show cut to 30 minutes as job cuts loom

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:14
The daytime show will be cut by half an hour as

Woman jailed for race hate post on X loses appeal

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:10
Lucy Connolly called for migrant hotels to be "set on fire" on the day of the Southport attacks.

Bicester firefighter's bravery shone through - family

BBC - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 16:37
Firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, along with father Dave Chester, died in the fire.