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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt divided over Brexit plans

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 07:38
Boris Johnson says the UK must leave on 31 October but Jeremy Hunt calls this a "fake deadline".

50/50 gender balance pledge extended to more of the music industry

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 07:06
A scheme set up last year to rebalance the gender ratio at festivals has now been extended to more parts of the music industry.

Catching pickpockets on the Tube

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 06:22
British Transport Police statistics reveal an 80% increase in reports of thefts on the Tube in the last three years.

Brexit: Second panel to advise on Irish border plan

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 06:13
Business and trade union figures are among those who will advise ministers on avoiding a hard border.

How Moors murderer Brady had access to vulnerable teens in jail

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 06:00
For years Ian Brady was able to mix with borstal boys in jail, newly released official papers reveal.

Chinese viewers watch webcast tour of tiny village museum

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 02:17
A live stream tour of a tiny museum open only one day a week attracts nearly half a million viewers.

Birmingham Rep photos shine spotlight on backstage world

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 02:08
An exhibition of 100 images takes theatre fans behind the scenes at Birmingham's Rep theatre.

Raffle House: Win-a-flat competition advert banned

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 02:03
The competition to win a south London flat changed its entry method mid-way through the promotion.

£2bn rail upgrade proposal put forward for Midlands

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 01:44
The Midlands Rail Hub said it wanted to create space for 24 extra passenger trains an hour by 2033.

London Underground theft reports increase by 80%

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 01:42
The Piccadilly and Central lines, which serve tourist hotspots, had the most reports of theft.

Leicester City helicopter crash Officers honoured for rescue attempt

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 01:39
The officers who risked their lives trying to save others are nominated for bravery awards.

'My child refused to go to school'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 01:28
Emma O'Connor's nine-year-old son became so anxious he stopped going to classes altogether.

Why is Scotland setting up a Citizens' Assembly?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 01:27
Nicola Sturgeon wants the assembly to discuss the big constitutional questions facing Scotland. Here's what we know about it so far.

Scottish child poverty benefit 'to be brought forward'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 01:08
The Scottish government is expected to announce it will bring forward measures to top up low incomes.

Two child limit: 'My mum had to give us money for petrol'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 01:06
The policy fails to protect families in tough times, says the Child Poverty Action Group and the Church of England.

Late Iron Age chariot pieces found in Pembrokeshire

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 00:52
Two iron tyres and a sword from a late Iron Age chariot are found on farmland.

Worst animal cruelty cases to get higher jail terms

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 00:33
Harsher terms proposed for people found guilty of organising dog fights or neglect of farm animals.

Clive Hally: 'Paedophile' art teacher hiding in plain view

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 00:10
He built a cult around himself - using his classes to groom teen boys for sexual abuse in school.

Brynteg Comprehensive art teacher 'abused teen pupils'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 00:06
The retired teacher was found dead in May after being arrested over sexual abuse claims.

Revenge porn: Government to review image-based sexual abuse law

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/26/2019 - 00:02
Campaigners have called for victims to have the same right to anonymity as other sexual offences.

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