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Levelling up: What is the government's plan?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/02/2022 - 00:06
The government has released its plan to improve opportunity and prosperity across the country.

Amazon announces 1,500 new apprenticeships for 2022

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/02/2022 - 00:03
The expansion of the retailer’s programme includes over 200 degree-level apprenticeships.

Shop price rises nearly double in January, says report

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/02/2022 - 00:02
The prices of food, furniture and flooring all jumped in January, says trade group.

Fraud: MPs seek overhaul to tackle financial scammers

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/02/2022 - 00:01
Fraudsters are acting with "impunity", a committee says as it calls for changes in tackling economic crime.

Can the UK really improve inequalities without big spending?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 23:58
The government has allocated £4.8bn as part of its plan to "level up" all UK regions, but will this be enough?

Banksy: Season’s Greetings could be broken up for move

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 22:55
Actor Michael Sheen said it is the "old story" of items with real value being moved over the border.

Cost of living: 'Costs going up but finances stagnant'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 22:55
Sheri spends most of her time caring for her son but feels "useless" she can't help financially.

Under-pressure Johnson takes to world stage with Ukraine visit

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 21:43
The PM emphasises Western unity as he visits Ukraine amid fears of a Russian invasion.

BBC Three: First airing for news bulletin -The Catch Up

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 21:21
BBC Three has returned as a fully-fledged TV channel, six years after it moved online.

Welsh ministers 'could have stopped Aberpergwm mine go-ahead'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 20:45
The decision to allow 40 million tonnes of coal to be mined at Aberpergwm was heavily criticised.

Colin the Caterpillar cake row crumbles

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 20:12
Marks & Spencer and Aldi reach a settlement in a copyright row over caterpillar cakes.

Sue Gray report: What is the mood in the PM's party now?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 19:57
Nick Eardley explains what Sue Gray's interim findings mean for Boris Johnson and the Tory party.

No evidence for Boris Johnson's claim about Keir Starmer and Jimmy Savile

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 19:38
The PM's claim that Keir Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile is not backed up by any evidence.

Ex-teacher Hannah Lowe's sonnets about students win Costa Book of the Year

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 19:31
The Kids, a collection of modern sonnets by Hannah Lowe, is named the Costa Book of the Year.

Covid-19: Government writes off £8.7bn of pandemic PPE

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 19:15
No 10 says it stands by the decision to buy the kit, arguing 97% was suitable for use by the NHS.

Insulate Britain: Activists unglued from step and in custody

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 18:32
The four members of Insulate Britain had been due in court to answer contempt of court charges.

Angel Lynn: 'The fact that she's alive is hope'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 18:14
Angel Lynn suffered life changing injuries after being kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend.

Mason Greenwood: Man Utd footballer further arrested over sex assault

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 18:00
The Man United player is being questioned over an alleged rape, sexual assault and threats to kill.

Driver arrested over Maida Vale knife killer's death faces no charge

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 17:19
The driver used his car to try to stop Yasmin Chkaifi from being stabbed by her stalker ex-husband.

Smear tests might help pick up ovary and breast cancers

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 02/01/2022 - 17:12
Routine checks for cervical cancer may help uncover other tumours elsewhere, research suggests.

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