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Covid-19: UK 'confident' of having 800,000 vaccine doses by next week

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 14:28
Alok Sharma says he expects the doses to arrive for the start of the UK's vaccination programme.

Covid: Nurses fear for vaccine delay over booking problem

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 14:24
All the vaccine slots were taken within five hours, with many front line nurses unable to secure one.

In pictures: Snowy scenes in many parts of UK

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 14:20
These photographs show people at work and play in the snow, as warnings for ice and rain are issued.

Shukri Yahye-Abdi: Schoolgirl's river death 'was an accident'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 14:08
There is "no evidence whatsoever" that Shukri Yahye-Abdi was pushed in a river, a coroner says.

Emily Jones: Bolton child's killer cleared of murder

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 13:32
Eltiona Skana admitted the manslaughter of Emily Jones on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

Suspected Hollywood 'Con Queen' arrested in UK

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 13:27
He is accused of swindling money out of aspiring stars by impersonating Hollywood executives.

Lidl joins shops in repaying Covid rates relief

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 12:37
Retailers have so far committed to handing back £1.9bn after some faced criticism from MPs.

Sir Ian McKellen backs bid to buy JRR Tolkien house

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 12:35
Tolkien is believed to have written The Hobbit and The Lords of the Rings at the house in Oxford.

Tracy Walker death: Shetland knife murder pair jailed

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 12:07
Ross MacDougall and Dawn Smith are jailed for 23 and 20 years for a "shocking and gruesome" murder in Shetland.

Businesses welcome relaxation of restrictions for Christmas

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 10:07
Many businesses can reopen from next Friday, but drink-only pubs must remain closed.

Disruption after 'thundersnow' hits Scotland

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 10:02
Hundreds of residents reported hearing explosions in the early hours of Friday caused by the weather phenomenon.

Primark says autumn shut down cost it £430m in sales

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 09:10
Despite the disruption, the fashion chain still expects to see sales and profits increase this year.

Scotland's papers: Vaccine for care homes and NHS pressure

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 09:04
Scotland's front pages cover the vaccine rollout in Scotland and the pandemic's impact on the NHS.

Avonmouth explosion: Investigation after four killed in blast

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 08:19
Three employees and a contractor were killed in the blast at a water recycling centre in Avonmouth.

Covid-19: Apology over 'rushed' vaccine claim as first batch arrives in UK

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 07:26
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

Hunter jailed for shooting Welsh cyclist in French Alps

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 06:55
Marc Sutton, originally from Caerphilly, was mistaken for a wild boar in the French forest.

Brexit: ‘Breakthrough still possible’ as UK-EU trade talks resume

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 01:35
Brexit talks are to resume on Friday as compromises over issues such as fishing rights are sought.

GCSE and A-level exam replacements in Wales must 'stand test of time'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 01:06
Pupils and teachers should get details of what assessments in Wales will look like by January.

Covid in Wales: What are the new rules and restrictions?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 01:04
New rules restrict hospitality and ban indoor activities, but do allow travel into England.

Covid: Five ways to be better at online uni

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 12/04/2020 - 00:51
"It's so hard to concentrate when you're in your own room because they can't see you."

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