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Covid: Disabled people 'forced to choose life or livelihood’ during pandemic

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 01:57
One in five disabled people say they have to choose between staying safe or keeping their jobs under current furlough rules.

Covid fears prompt 38% rise in parents home educating

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 01:56
A huge rise in home education is revealed amid parents' fears of Covid-19 in England's schools.

Michael McIntyre: 'I'm used to viewers being cynical'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 01:31
The comedian says many viewers don't believe the features on his Big Show are genuine.

Conjoined twins: 'We always knew we were different'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 01:22
They made headlines when surgeons separated them - now Sanchia and Eman Mowatt are at university.

Road policing unit review reveals investigation 'failures'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 01:02
The report highlights "serious concerns" over the unit, which has since been restructured.

Freezing public sector pay will damage Covid recovery warns Labour

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 00:52
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says public pay should be considered in the context of the economic climate.

Covid: Third North East Autism Society worker dies

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 00:48
Tracey Donnelly, 53, was a "dedicated" and "popular person", the North East Autism Society says.

Free rail travel for domestic abuse victims extended

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 00:42
Train companies in Britain will continue to offer tickets to those fleeing domestic abuse until March.

Trans teen in legal action over gender clinic wait

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 00:41
A 14-year-old transgender boy is taking legal action against NHS England over treatment delays.

John Boyega stars in Steve McQueen's latest Small Axe film: Red, White and Blue

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 00:03
Life imitates art for John Boyega as he plays a police officer fighting racism, in the same year he took centre stage at the Black Lives Matters protest.

Coronavirus: Ban on outdoor grassroots sport set to be lifted in England when lockdown ends

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 00:02
A ban on outdoor grassroots sport is set to be lifted in England when the national lockdown ends.

Shamima Begum: Justice and the jihadi bride

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 00:02
Why this case - which returns to court today - is bigger than the fate of one teenage runaway.

Lea Volpe: 'Why are you calling me inspirational?'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 00:01
Paraclimbing medalist Leanora Volpe doesn't like to be defined solely as a disabled athlete.

Newspaper headlines: Christmas 'saved', and mass testing 'promises'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 11/22/2020 - 23:58
Reports that families can meet up during the festive season dominate Monday's front pages.

Hackney shooting: Woman in life-threatening condition

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 11/22/2020 - 23:46
The victim, who is thought to be in her 30s, was found with gunshot wounds on Sunday evening.

Covid: Gyms and all shops to reopen after English lockdown

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 11/22/2020 - 22:57
The PM is due to unveil the latest Covid plans on Monday, including mass testing for all tier three areas.

Rishi Sunak says Spending Review will not spell austerity

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 11/22/2020 - 22:32
The chancellor says he will uphold pre-Covid funding pledges on police, nurses and schools.

Twelve schools to shut due to concern over Covid spread

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 11/22/2020 - 21:59
Seven schools in the Cardigan area and five in north Pembrokeshire will close from Monday.

Covid-19: Christmas get-together plan backed by UK nations

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 11/22/2020 - 20:22
Ministers outline plans for "some limited additional household bubbling for a small number of days".

Scotland's 'first indoor music gig' since lockdown takes place

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 11/22/2020 - 18:46
The performance in Inverness by folk rock band Torridon was allowed under level one rules in the Highlands.

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