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Britishvolt: Electric car battery plant gets government funding

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/21/2022 - 00:01
Britishvolt says the money unlocks huge private investment for a protect that will create thousands of jobs.

Trains told to get rid of torrent of 'Tannoy spam'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/21/2022 - 00:01
Rail chiefs are set to get rid of unnecessary on-board announcements to make journeys more peaceful.

Newspaper headlines: Tory MPs retaliate in 'blackmail storm'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 23:54
Many of Friday's papers lead with the claims that Tory rebels have been blackmailed, which the PM has rejected.

Blood donors saved Merthyr Tydfil mum and her daughters

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 22:58
Shelley Parry says she would have died and left a heartbroken family behind without blood donors.

Fans to return to Welsh stadiums as rules ease

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 21:59
Restrictions brought in to tackle Omicron meant fans were barred from stadiums from 26 December.

New transport blueprint unveiled for Scotland

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 20:26
Mass transit schemes in big cities and bridges or tunnels to replace some island ferry links are among the recommendations.

Downing Street party: When will Sue Gray's report be published?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 20:23
The senior civil servant is leading the investigation into parties at Downing Street.

Fionntán McGarvey: Murder inquiry over death of student

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 19:51
Belfast teen Fionntán McGarvey was assaulted before Christmas and has died after weeks in hospital.

Pastor Mick: Duke and Duchess show support for Burnley charity

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 19:41
Prince William and Catherine visit a Burnley charity set up during the pandemic to help those in need.

Roeburndale bridge collapse: Three arrested over man's death

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 19:33
Three men are arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after a fatal bridge collapse.

Lone women drivers are top priority, says AA after tweet backlash

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 19:18
The firm came under fire after it told a customer it did not put calls from lone women drivers first.

Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 19:07
Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries.

Stop caging people with autism and learning disabilities, says Robert Buckland

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 17:42
Ex-minister Robert Buckland urges the government to end detention in hospitals for long periods.

US man who faked death re-arrested in Glasgow

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 17:36
Nicholas Rossi is facing extradition over a charge of rape in Utah in the United States.

BT to introduce inflation-busting price rises

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 17:32
Most broadband and phone bills will rise by more than 9% at the end of March, BT says.

Covid: Companies plan for office return, and Tonga's contactless aid

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 17:14
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening.

Love Island contestant Sharon Gaffka leads anti drink-spiking campaign

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 16:51
Ms Gaffka is being backed by her MP and received hundreds of messages after saying she was spiked.

Gateshead's Kieran Reilly lands 'world's first' BMX triple flair

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 16:37
Kieran Reilly says he is the first person to perform three backflips and a 180-degree spin on a bike.

Pork pies, curry and pizza - a history of tasty parliamentary plots

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 15:56
The "pork pie plot" is just the latest in a long line of attempted Westminster coups.

Tracey Emin requests No 10 take down her neon artwork

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 01/20/2022 - 15:44
The artist gave her neon sign to the government but says the "current situation is shameful".

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