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Mass exodus of students is expected as lockdown starts

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 11:37
The NUS warns students are preparing for a mass exodus before England's lockdown starts on Thursday.

Covid: Police warn of fresh crackdown on lockdown gatherings

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 11:14
Five chief constables issue a warning to people planning illegal gatherings during the new lockdown.

Northampton Superdrug badger 'sheltering from storm' gets blue plaque

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:22
A blue plaque is being unveiled after she fell through a ceiling while sheltering from Storm Ciara.

Covid-19: NI health leaders 'extremely concerned' by healthcare pressures

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 09:20
The stark warning from NI medical leaders comes as hospitals near capacity due to the pandemic, with 96% of beds occupied.

M&S suffers first loss in 94 years as clothing slumps

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 09:16
The High Street stalwart saw clothing and home sales fall due to the impact of lockdown.

Matiu Ratana death: Funeral to be held for shot Met officer

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 08:29
Suspect Louis De Zoysa remains in hospital and "unfit for interview", the Met Police has said.

Covid-19 self-isolation fines 'tend not to work'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 07:38
Fines should be "an absolute last resort," a Welsh Government advisor says.

Manchester United fan unveils tattoo of Eric Cantona

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 06:34
United fan Jamie Wright began having the tattoo inked on his back three years ago.

Covid: MPs to vote on England's one-month lockdown

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 03:13
The new restrictions will come into force on Thursday if approved, lasting until 2 December.

Claire Parry death: PC Timothy Brehmer to have sentence reviewed

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 02:18
A complaint is made that married PC Timothy Brehmer's manslaughter sentence was "unduly lenient".

Covid: Care home's 'ticking time bomb' tests wait

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 01:31
Problems with testing continue to cause anxiety across the sector, BBC Wales is told.

Covid in Scotland: NHS staff 'facing perfect storm'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:48
Shortages of staff and hospital beds are hampering efforts to tackle rising Covid cases, says a leading physician.

Offshore oil and gas leaks up by almost a quarter

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:47
Figures from industry body Oil and Gas UK show hydrocarbon releases rose from 101 in 2018 to 125.

First polar bear cub born in UK for 25 years to leave Scotland for England

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:47
Hamish, who is now two-and-a-half years old, is travelling from Scotland to his new home in England.

Covid: 'What I learnt from the first lockdown'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:19
As England starts new restrictions, Radio 1 Newsbeat hears what people will do differently this time.

Twitter bans David Icke over Covid misinformation

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:18
Mr Icke's account was permanently suspended for breaking Twitter's rules on Covid misinformation.

Earwax test could reveal stress levels

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:16
Researchers develop a method to measure chronic stress without taking blood.

Coronavirus: Living with children 'no increased risk'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:13
Researchers looked at data on nine million adults under the age of 65 between February and August.

Photographing 'black Britons who've broken the glass ceiling'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:08
Photographer John Ferguson says he is "proud" to have his work shown on the streets of his hometown.

CEO Secrets: 'You're selling a new version of yourself'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:08
Journalist-turned-social media entrepreneur Sara McCorquodale reveals her business advice for the CEO Secrets series.

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