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Greenpeace protest at BP's head office ends with arrests

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 21:17
The activists had hoped to stay in the boxes which were blocking entrances to BP's head office for several days.

Manchester City fans cheer on heroes after treble triumph

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 20:58
Fans partied on the streets of Manchester as an open-top bus paraded through the city.

Chef Gary Usher offered a homeless man work - but now what?

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 20:21
A top chef has offered a homeless man a job - but how does someone manage work when they've no home?

Is there a problem with salmon farming?

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 20:10
Marine biologist and diver David Ainsley is concerned about the effect fish farms have on marine life.

Lord Heseltine loses Tory whip after endorsing the Lib Dems

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 20:01
The Tory peer has been disciplined after saying he would back the Lib Dems in European elections.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019: In pictures

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 19:36
A photographic tour of some of the highlights of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Chessington surprise: Pupils go to theme park instead of exam

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 18:50
Students were "tricked" into thinking they would be sitting a SATs test, but spent the day on rides.

JLS star Oritse Williams denies being a sexual predator

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 18:30
Giving evidence, Oritse Williams claimed he got along "very well" with the alleged rape victim.

Birmingham head teacher threatened over LGBT lessons

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 17:32
Police are investigating the messages while an MP calls for a protest exclusion zone "to protect children".

London Bridge attack inquests: Doctor left bar on lockdown to help victims

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 17:00
An off-duty medic begged staff to unlock the door so he could help victims of the London Bridge attack.

Thomas Cook reassures holidaymakers after shares plunge

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 16:52
Troubled travel firm has been reassuring customers who flooded the firm with concerns about holiday trips.

European elections 2019: What are the rules on party funding?

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 16:41
There are strict rules around party donations, but how do they work?

Salmon farming giant Mowi probed over chemical use

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 16:40
The world's biggest salmon farming company is under investigation for possible misreporting of chemical use.

European elections 2019: Electoral Commission reviewing Brexit Party funding

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 16:26
The Electoral Commission will visit the party's offices amid a row over donations.

The Game of Thrones effect on Northern Ireland tourism

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 16:24
After eight seasons the battle for the Iron Throne is over, but the impact of tourism could live on.

Hopscotch chalk ban overturned after outcry from parents

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 16:12
Children in a housing development had been banned from using chalk to draw grids on a path.

Tom Daley husband in row over buggy access

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 15:22
British Swimming responds to claims from Tom Daley's husband, Dustin Lance Black, that the organisation has created a "toxic environment" for families.

Lord Heseltine defends decision to vote for Lib Dems

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 15:09
The Tory peer, who is facing calls to be expelled, insists he is acting in the "national interest".

Steve Clarke is named new Scotland manager on three-year deal

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 14:59
Steve Clarke says he wants to "emulate the success" of the Scotland women's team after being named the country's new head coach.

Nigel Farage hit by milkshake during Newcastle walkabout

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2019 - 14:54
The Brexit Party leader had just given a short speech in Newcastle as part of a tour of the country.

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