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UK delays more all-lane smart motorways for five years

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/12/2022 - 00:02
More safety data is needed before more hard shoulders are made into traffic lanes, government says.

British Gas owner warns energy crisis to last two years

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/12/2022 - 00:01
The boss of Centrica says there is "no reason" to expect gas prices to come down anytime soon.

The papers: Is the party over for PM and 'contempt for victims'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 23:51
The newspapers question Boris Johnson's future following the drinks event at No 10 during lockdown.

Second homes in Wales: Call to boost 'paltry solution' to crisis

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 23:08
Campaigners say £11m offered to buy and refurbish homes in some parts of Wales is too small.

Covid: Seth Burke, 13, returns home after weeks in hospital

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 23:05
Seth tested positive days after becoming the first wheelchair user sworn into the Welsh Youth Parliament.

'I blew up like a huge balloon, it was terrifying'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 23:04
Piotr Pokrzywnicki discovered that he had kidney failure after his whole body became swollen.

Prince Charles commissions Holocaust survivor portraits

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 22:37
Seven survivors of the Holocaust are recorded in paintings to go on show at Buckingham Palace.

BBC boss says personal error to blame for Alan Dershowitz interview

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 22:31
Director-general Tim Davie says a lack of "due diligence" was to blame when Alan Dershowitz was booked.

Ros Atkins on... Lockdown parties at No 10

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 22:04
The PM faces uproar about parties held at Downing Street when Covid-19 lockdown rules were in place.

Covid: Matt Hancock contracts virus for second time

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 21:21
The former health secretary says he is self-isolating after the positive test result.

Council went 17 years without paying for its gas supply

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 20:03
Beverley Town Council discovered it had not received any bills for its gas usage since 2004.

Covid: Ministers 'will look at' easing Wales' rules next week

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 19:04
But Mark Drakeford warns whether he will be ready to relax the rules will be "a big if".

Covid: Welsh word cwtch used in Parliament for first time

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 18:08
The word means hug or cuddle and made its Commons debut in a question to Boris Johnson.

Sort it out or step aside, Tory donor tells Boris Johnson

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 17:52
Telecoms tycoon John Caudwell says revelations about lockdown parties are "disastrous" for Boris Johnson.

Gobowen Roman coin hoard declared as treasure

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 17:28
Hoards of coins are "amazingly rare" from Shropshire and provide evidence of military activity.

No 10 staff intervened to stop Downing Street events

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 17:26
One former insider tells the BBC drinks on 20 May "lowered the bar" for later events to take place.

Vicar of Dibley actor Gary Waldhorn dies

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 16:28
The veteran performer was known for playing Councillor David Horton in Dawn French's TV sitcom.

Jim Shannon: MP's tears over mother-in-law's lockdown death

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 15:59
Jim Shannon breaks down in the House of Commons amid questions about No 10 drinks party.

Rayner and Ellis on Johnson role in No 10 work lockdown party

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 15:47
Labour's deputy leader says there is no need for an investigation in to a No 10 party if the PM explains if he knew about it and attended.

Mystery dog sickness linked to beach walks

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 01/11/2022 - 15:20
Dozens of dog owners say their pets have become sick shortly after walks along the north east coast.

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