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Bank of England cuts UK growth forecast

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:51
The Bank holds interest rates steady, but warns about the impact of a no-deal Brexit.

Mark McKinty: Former UUP councillor guilty of drink-driving

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:45
Mark McKinty is convicted of drink-driving for the second time in six years after failing a breath test.

Birth rate in England and Wales hits record low

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:41
The total number of babies born in 2018 - 657,076 - was down nearly 10% on 2012.

Are you in your 30s and facing 'the swerve'?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:32
Rachel Syme was astounded by how many other women aged 33-38 felt at a crossroads in their lives.

Cambridge student who died in Madagascar 'opened plane door'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:29
Police are searching for the body of Cambridge student Alana Cutland, who fell to her death.

Strictly Come Dancing: Who is in the 2019 line-up?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:17
The first raft of stars who will take to the dancefloor for this year's Strictly have been named.

M4 motorway shut in Berkshire as geese take flight

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:06
Officers were forced to shut the motorway as they pursued the geese that were recorded flying at 26mph.

Fife furniture firm makes 247 workers redundant

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 11:28
Havelock International in Kirkcaldy has faced problems over reduced demand for its products.

Hotel Chocolat in plea to find missing 'Chocmobile'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 10:29
One of the firm's vans has been stolen from Hotel Chocolat's headquarters in Royston, Hertfordshire.

Brits abroad: Which footballers have been a hit?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 10:12
As Gareth Bale's time in Spain looks to be ending on a bad note, how have other famous Brits fared?

Would some unionists back a united Ireland?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 09:49
While some attitudes may be changing, the idea of changing unionists' attitudes may be 'overstated'.

Prison restaurant serves up cut in reoffending

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 08:12
A restaurant run by inmates in jail is helping to stop a return to prison, say researchers.

North West flooding: People rescued as homes and roads flooded

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 07:54
Eleven people had to be helped to safety in Poynton, Cheshire, as heavy rain lashed the North West.

NI doctors warn pension tax puts pressure on health service

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 06:25
More doctors considering reduced working hours and early retirement due to a tax on extra working hours.

Plastic bag sales in England halved in past year

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 05:58
Customers from the big supermarkets now buy 10 bags a year - compared to 140 bags in 2014.

How can universities get men to talk about mental health?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 05:17
Birkbeck's campaign has seen a growing number of men access counselling. Could it be a blueprint for others?

Ricky Wilson: 'I thought I was Kurt Cobain'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 04:38
The Kaiser Chiefs star on how age destroys the illusions of youth, and why Boris Johnson hates him.

Why politicians are getting SCHOOLED and DESTROYED

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 04:30
Confrontational online language from US politics is invading the UK and Europe.

Zoe Ball loses 780,000 listeners from BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 03:18
The presenter took over from Chris Evans in January after he left to join Virgin Radio.

Kidney condition detected in minutes by app

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/01/2019 - 02:35
Staff who have used the technology for acute kidney injury describe it as a "potential lifesaver".

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