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Yes Sir, I Can Boogie: Why disco hit is now Scotland's unofficial anthem

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 09:57
The 1970s disco classic has become the country's unofficial anthem ahead of the match with England.

Paul Lamb: Assisted suicide campaigner dies aged 65

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 09:08
Paul Lamb leaves a "fierce legacy" of fighting for patients and the right to die, supporters say.

Northern Ireland: DUP looking for new leader as Edwin Poots quits

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 09:01
Edwin Poots resigned after facing an internal party revolt at a meeting on Thursday.

Retail sales fall in May as shoppers dine out

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 08:50
The reopening of hospitality firms saw food sales drop, but people spent money on outdoor furniture.

Ed Davey: 'This will send a shockwave through British politics'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 08:49
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hails the success of Sarah Green in the Chesham and Amersham by-election.

Covid-19: 'Watershed moment' for vaccines and a tearful reunion after a year apart

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 08:16
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

'I was told I didn’t look like somebody who'd been raped'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 07:44
One woman speaks to the BBC about her experience of reporting sexual assault.

Man from Windsor to have 'record-breaking' kidneys removed

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 07:01
Warren Higgs says doctors believe he might have the heaviest kidneys in the world.

ICO watchdog 'deeply concerned' over live facial recognition

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 01:09
The Information Commissioner says the technology could be used "excessively or even recklessly".

Police to crack down on drones flown dangerously

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 01:08
Anyone flouting the rules faces having their drone confiscated, being fined or even imprisonment.

Music fans still holding tickets to thousands of postponed shows

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 00:41
The latest four-week delay to unlocking restrictions has pushed an additional 5,000 gigs into doubt.

Why the twins who had everything 'fell apart'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 00:40
Sam and Chris Gould died four months apart, leaving their parents asking what could have saved them.

Food and drink exports to EU 'almost halve' in first quarter

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 00:31
The pandemic and Brexit hit exports in the first three months of the year, says the Food and Drink Federation.

Scotland v England at Euro 1996 and what life was like then

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 00:19
As the Euro 2020 game looms, what was life like last time the rivals met in a major tournament?

Duchess of Cambridge launches 'landmark' centre for childhood

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 00:12
The centre will shape the Duchess of Cambridge's future focus as a senior royal, an aide says.

Euro 2020: Who will England's 'little Scotland' be supporting?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 00:08
Corby often celebrates its Scottish heritage, but when it comes to football who will the town back?

Covid: Disruption to surgery 'will affect millions'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 00:07
There were 1.5 million fewer procedures in 2020 than expected, a study in England and Wales suggests.

Covid: All adults able to book coronavirus vaccination in England

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 06/18/2021 - 00:02
People aged 18 and over will be invited to make an appointment for their first vaccination.

DUP leader Edwin Poots resigns amid internal party revolt

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 06/17/2021 - 23:41
His resignation comes following a meeting of party officers at the DUP headquarters in east Belfast.

Newspaper headlines: England v Scotland Euros build-up and arena bombing report

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 06/17/2021 - 23:37
A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages - including a look ahead to Friday's Euros match.

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