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Men guilty after 750kg of cocaine seized from boat in Fishguard

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 11:34
The seizure off the Pembrokeshire coast was one of the largest hauls of the drug in UK history.

We Are Stoke-on-Trent: Welcome to the Chatty Cafes

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 11:24
People bonding over their shared feelings of isolation find coffee beats "staring at four walls".

Brexit uncertainty 'could lead to interest rate cut'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:56
A Bank of England policymaker says interest rates may need to be cut even if a no-deal Brexit is avoided.

Rodents close Llanelli school after health and safety fears

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:45
The school apologised to parents and said a decision would be made on whether it reopens on Monday.

Dominic Cummings: Who is Boris Johnson's senior adviser?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:29
The controversial former Vote Leave campaign director is one of the PM's most senior advisers.

Michelle Pearson: Salford funeral for mum of arson death children

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:15
Michelle Pearson's funeral is at the Salford church where a service was held for her four children.

Stena Impero: Seized British tanker starts to leave Iran

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 09:15
The Stena Impero was seized by Iranian troops in July, who said it was breaking maritime rules.

Thomas Cook: 40% of holidaymakers back in UK

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 08:17
The Civil Aviation Authority says it has now flown a total of 61,000 Thomas Cook customers back to the UK.

Brexit talks resume amid growing EU pessimism over new deal

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 05:50
It comes after the EU's chief negotiator said the UK's proposed alternative to the backstop was unworkable.

'MPs should be ashamed of themselves', says Gina Miller

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 05:05
The campaigner says she watched the ill-tempered debate in the commons on Wednesday in "total horror and disgust".

Dominic Cummings: Anger at MPs 'not surprising', PM's adviser says

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 04:47
The issue of abuse will only be solved if MPs "respect" the referendum result, Dominic Cummings says.

Police watchdog warns 35,000 police staff 'not vetted properly'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 01:25
Forces in England and Wales must do more to root out sexual predators, a police watchdog report says.

Iranian spying charge 'preposterous', prisoner's wife says

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 01:22
The wife of a retired engineer from London jailed in Iran appeals to the UK government for help.

Mothers with 'controlling voice' fail to persuade teenagers

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 01:20
The tone of voice used by mothers to teenage children can be as important as what they say, a study suggests.

No-deal Brexit 'still risk to NHS and care sector'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 01:16
Transport routes, support for care homes and medicine stockpiles are raised as concerns in a new report.

Prince Harry in southern Africa: Where are the world's landmines?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 01:05
Prince Harry will highlight the fact that landmines continue to take thousands of lives.

Parliament: Are threats to MPs widespread?

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 01:04
Amid concern about a "toxic" atmosphere in Westminster, BBC Reality Check looks at the level of threats MPs face.

'Why should I stop working just because I have dementia?'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 01:02
Many people diagnosed with dementia are capable of continuing to work for years – but employers often don’t realise it.

Bridgend fire crew's vehicle rescue team 'best in the world'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 00:49
Bridgend fire station's "extrication team" win the Rescue World Challenge again.

Job search: Firms should ditch 'unethical' bias-causing CVs

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 09/27/2019 - 00:48
Young ethnic minority people fear their names have led to them missing out on jobs

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