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Gavin Williamson sacking: What is the Official Secrets Act?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:26
Gavin Williamson has been sacked for allegedly disclosing information.

Bank of England raises UK growth forecast

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:25
A more stable global economy prompts the Bank to increase its prediction for growth this year.

Julian Assange doesn't consent to US extradition, court hears

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:19
The Wikileaks co-founder's extradition hearing relates to the leak of US government secrets.

Ella Kissi-Debrah: New inquest into girl's 'pollution' death

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:10
Ella Kissi-Debrah, 9, suffered a fatal asthma attack thought to have been brought on by pollution.

Aberystwyth residents see double yellow lines painted between cars

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 11:15
Residents find double yellow lines on their road - with gaps left where vehicles had been.

Shrewsbury to get dedicated Monopoly board

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 10:19
Residents can vote for landmarks to be included in the local version of the game.

'My passport gender should be non-binary'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 07:50
Jamie Windust says it's time non-binary people are recognised on official documents.

Gavin Williamson sacking: Former defence secretary denies Huawei leak

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 07:29
Former Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson says he is the victim of a "vendetta" as some MPs demand a police investigation.

Nellie and Joe Graham, NI's 'oldest married couple'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 06:40
Nellie and Joe Graham, who are both in their 100s, share their secrets to a long marriage.

The 100-year-olds still in love after 76 years

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 06:30
Nellie Graham, from County Antrim, celebrates her 100th birthday, months after her husband Joseph.

London Bridge survivor: 'I was convinced I was going to die'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 06:26
Two women who survived terror attacks in London talk about how they coped with their experiences.

Obesity: How to help your child eat healthily

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 05:22
As one UK city reduces child obesity rates, a look at the best approach for parents and carers.

'LGBT shelter means I can be myself'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 02:29
As the UK's first LGBT homeless shelter opens in London, residents explain why it's important.

'Under-qualified' officers investigating crimes - watchdog

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 01:35
Inexperienced officers are tackling burglaries, car crime and assaults, the policing watchdog says.

How the BBC reports polling day

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 01:28
The BBC is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open.

Election 2019: Council polls to take place across England and NI

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 01:25
Elections are being held for 248 English councils, six mayors and all 11 councils in Northern Ireland.

Princess Charlotte: Photos mark fourth birthday

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 01:19
Three images taken by the Duchess of Cambridge in London and Norfolk have been released.

Hot summer saw Wales' grassfires soar 75% in one year

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 00:53
A fire chief says some people see nice weather "as opportunities to burn".

Universities told to tackle race attainment gap

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 00:50
Universities UK and the National Union of Students also say campuses need to feel more inclusive.

Climate change: UK 'can cut emissions to nearly zero' by 2050

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/02/2019 - 00:46
It could be done at no added cost from previous estimates, and reduce GDP by just 1-2%, a report says.

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