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Man with 'vendetta' against Wrexham MP Ian Lucas jailed

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 21:58
Juan Clegg said he would kill Ian Lucas's PR man and verbally abused the MP's wife.

Findings of BBC report on kids in care 'a scandal'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 20:39
A BBC investigation has found that teenagers in care are being placed at risk of abuse while living in unregulated homes.

The Queen and David Cameron: What royal displeasure really means

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 20:32
If the Queen is really that angry with David Cameron, why is Buckingham Palace's statement so muted?

Castlewellan: Mortar component found during alert

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 19:51
Police say the component was not a viable device but "could have been part of something more sinister".

Children as young as 11 placed in unregulated care homes

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 19:45
Children under 16 are being placed in unregulated care homes in breach of the law, leaked research reveals.

Fastest-growing UK terror threat 'from far-right'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 18:23
Police say far-right extremism is a fast-growing problem as supporters seek to mimic jihadist attacks.

Cameron and the Queen: Palace 'displeasure' over comments

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 17:49
The ex-PM says he asked the Queen to "raise an eyebrow" over the Scottish independence vote in 2014.

Supreme Court: 'If prorogation ruled unlawful PM would address it'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 17:43
The Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Keen QC, was representing the government during the Supreme Court hearing.

National Lottery worker 'helped with fake win scam'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 17:36
Edward Putman denies claiming the £2.5m jackpot with a faked ticket in 2009.

Jodie Chesney: Girl 'killed after drugs bought from rival dealer'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 17:34
Jodie Chesney's friend failed to buy cannabis from the defendants on the day she died, a jury hears.

Council put in 'impossible position' over marches

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 17:28
Four Loyalist marches are given the go-ahead to take place in Glasgow despite concerns over disorder.

Sir Paul McCartney: Brexit vote probably a mistake

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 17:00
The former Beatle speaks to BBC Newsnight as he releases a collection of Linda McCartney's personal Polaroids.

Jeremy Corbyn 'daunted' by prospect of becoming prime minister

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 17:00
But the Labour leader says he is ready to take on the job of leading the UK if he wins an election.

Abuse victims denied payouts for minor convictions

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 16:56
An inquiry into sex abuse says one runaway victim was penalised for stealing jewellery to survive.

Gary Lineker 'in negotiations' over BBC pay

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 16:55
The high-earning Match of the Day host says he is "a bit of a whipping boy" for critics of the BBC.

Fish waste-based alternative to plastic wins Dyson Award

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 16:51
MarinaTex is an alternative to the single-use plastics such as those used in sandwich packets.

Named person scheme scrapped by Scottish government

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 16:28
The plan, which was branded a "snooper's charter" by opponents, was originally due to be introduced three years ago.

Supreme Court: Ex-PM's lawyer argues against prorogation

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 16:24
The final day saw a submission from ex-PM Sir John Major - but a decision won't come until next week.

'This is about who holds power in this country'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 16:21
Joanna Cherry SNP and Jolyon Maugham QC were booed by pro-Brexit demonstrators outside the Supreme Court.

Gary Lineker: ‘I'm kind of the whipping boy for the BBC’

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 09/19/2019 - 16:17
Gary Lineker has told BBC Radio 5 Live that he’s in negotiations over his pay.

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