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Women's World Cup: US fans celebrate as team reaches final

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 01:28
The view from the US as their team wins a place at the World Cup final - at the expense of England.

Tory leadership: Boris Johnson promises review on 'sin taxes'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 01:28
The Tory leadership hopeful wants to see if levies on tobacco, alcohol and sugar target lower earners.

Calstock dig reveals 'unexpected' Roman mine

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 01:26
Deep pits connected by tunnels are found at one of only three known Roman forts in Cornwall.

Southmead Hospital cancelled HIV patient's surgery over 'deep clean'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 01:22
The woman says she felt "dirty, humiliated and angry" when the hospital cancelled her surgery twice.

Twelve children's homes closed down by Ofsted

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 01:05
Ofsted closes 12 substandard children's homes, and warns about those placed far from home.

Brexit 'hitting foreign languages in schools'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 01:01
The British Council says some parents now see European languages as less useful because of Brexit.

Newport soldier says employers 'discriminate' because of PTSD

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 00:19
Anthony Lock says he cannot find work, despite sending "hundreds" of job applications.

Will pocket money disappear as parents use less cash?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 00:10
Parents are being urged to let their children handle coins, even if they pay for things with cards and phones.

'My childhood was fuelled by violence and abuse'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 00:09
What makes some fall into a life dominated by gangs, violence and loss? Daniel and Aliyah share their lives.

Could this be the UK's answer to Disneyland?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 00:01
London Resort has appointed a new boss and signed a deal with Paramount to build a theme park in Kent.

Tesco faces Brexit deadline headache

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 00:01
The retail giant's boss says an October Brexit could cause problems as it's too close to Christmas.

Scottish firms 'weighing costs of Brexit dithering'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 00:00
A survey suggests Scottish companies are putting off investment, amid political deadlock over Brexit.

Prime minister to announce devolution review during trip to Scotland

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/03/2019 - 00:00
It will look at government departments to ensure they work in the best interests of devolution.

'The women are smashing it!' England fans at home react to World Cup drama

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/02/2019 - 22:44
England fans - and the occasional American - watch the action unfold at a fan zone in south London.

Andy Murray to partner Serena Williams in Wimbledon mixed doubles

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/02/2019 - 21:15
Britain's Andy Murray confirms he will play mixed doubles with Serena Williams at Wimbledon.

UAE sheikh and fashion designer dies in London

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/02/2019 - 20:36
A funeral will be held on Wednesday for Mr Al Qasimi, who died "unexpectedly" in London aged 39.

Rugby murder accused mum Louise Porton 'researched death'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/02/2019 - 19:47
There was "no natural reason" for the two girls to die within 18 days, a court hears.

Disco crush deaths: Five PSNI officers to be investigated

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/02/2019 - 19:39
Four of the five PSNI officers in question were at the Cookstown hotel the night three teenagers died.

Storm Doris death: Firm fined £1.3m over falling debris

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/02/2019 - 18:35
Tahnie Martin died when a panel fell from a shopping centre roof and hit her during Storm Doris.

Brexit: Hammond vows to oppose '£90bn no-deal hit'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/02/2019 - 18:17
The chancellor says it would be up to MPs to ensure a no-deal Brexit "doesn't happen".

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