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WW2 mine found in Firth of Clyde had 350kg of explosives

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 17:59
Bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion after the German mine was found in the water near Wemyss Bay.

Covid-19: Boris Johnson vows to combat vaccine 'disinformation'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 17:40
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the government should go further and fine social media firms.

Covid-19: PM hails vaccine approval and grassroots sport returns

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 17:38
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.

Tesco to repay business rates relief after payout backlash

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 15:41
The move comes after Tesco was criticised for paying dividends to shareholders.

Louise Smith death: Shane Mays 'lost control' in attack on teenager

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 15:36
Louise Smith's body was found in woodland 13 days after she went missing.

Channel crossings: 'No agreement' on turning migrant boats back

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 15:03
Talks are continuing with the French government on tackling Channel crossings, a committee hears.

Nottingham hospitals maternity services 'inadequate'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 15:00
Inspectors find a number of problems, including staffing, poor leadership and management.

Covid-19: How will the new Pfizer vaccine work?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 14:42
The Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine has been approved for widespread use in the UK.

EasyJet to charge for overhead luggage lockers

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 14:09
Customers who want to use overhead storage must buy more expensive tickets, the airline says.

M&S stabbing: Two women attacked in Burnley store

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 14:06
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, say police.

PMQs: Johnson and Starmer on anti-vaccine claims

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 14:03
The Labour leader says there should be legislation to clamp down on false information.

Sports Personality of the Year: Anger as Jonathan Rea misses out on shortlist

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 13:49
Arlene Foster says that the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is "an absolute disgrace".

St Ives chemical lorry fire damage closes road

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:40
About 20 firefighters tackled the blaze on Tuesday evening, the fire service says.

Bonmarché collapses into administration

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 12:11
More than 1,500 jobs are at risk following the collapse of the women's fashion chain.

Covid vaccine: 'The safety of the public will always come first'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:59
Dr June Raine from the MHRA explains why the body recommenced the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for approval.

Covid-19: Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine approved for use next week in UK

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:11
The first 800,000 doses will be available in the UK from next week, the health secretary says.

Coronavirus: Rollout of Pfizer vaccine 'could begin in NI next week'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:11
The health minister said the originally-planned date of 14 December could be brought forward.

Covid-19: Scotland 'ready to start vaccinations', says FM

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:07
Immunisations using the approved Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine will start "as soon as supplies arrive".

Covid vaccines: Who decides if they are safe?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:06
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines.

Covid vaccine: Wales rollout to start within days

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/02/2020 - 09:09
Over 80s, care home staff and residents and health and social care workers will be first in line.

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