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Stronger Towns Fund: How does it compare with EU funding?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 08:41
David Lammy MP describes the new funding for English regions announced by the government as "pathetic".

Labour anti-Semitism row: Hodge claims Corbyn 'misled' her

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 07:52
Labour veteran Dame Margaret expresses fresh concern over the party's handling of anti-Semitism claims.

UK patient 'free' of HIV after stem cell treatment

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 07:51
The patient has shown no sign of the virus for nearly 19 months since having the treatment.

Is it time for 'smear test' to be rebranded?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 06:55
A new government ad campaign avoids the term in favour of "cervical screening". Will it help boost rates?

'Sexist' shopping tax targeted by Lib Dem MP's bill

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 03:00
Women pay more for razors and deodorants whilst being paid less than men, says Christine Jardine.

Brain clue to 'broken heart' syndrome

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 02:33
Your heart can be damaged after a sad event and it may be your brain's doing, experts believe.

Treat knife crime with urgency of terrorism, says Vernon Coaker MP

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 02:00
Vernon Coaker says the government should instigate a Cobra meeting to respond to the knife crime "crisis".

Hundreds of trainee military pilots waiting to start flying

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:55
The number of trainee military pilots unable to fly doubles in a year because of problems with the MoD's training system.

Domestic abuse victims school priority call

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:50
Children moved because of domestic violence should be able to change school more easily, a charity says.

Is Scotland's oil industry still a good career option?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:44
The Nine's James Cook speaks to workers finding opportunities in both decommissioning and exploration.

What do you know about Pancake Day?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:22
Test how much you know about weird and wonderful Shrovetide traditions.

Raising a transgender child: 'Don't you think Autumn is happier?'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:22
Nine-year-old Autumn Norris has been living as a girl for two years. Her mum explains how their lives have changed.

Council tax bills in England to rise an average of 4.5%

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:20
The Local Government Association said councils had "little choice" in order to protect services.

Carrying baby car seats could injure new mums, experts warn

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:18
Physiotherapists warn lifting heavy seats can cause a pelvic organ prolapse in women.

Verify: Investigation slams government ID scheme

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:16
Only a third of universal credit claimants who use Gov.UK Verify have been able to authenticate their identity.

Ipswich cat burglar Theo steals milkman's money

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:14
Filching feline Theo has a long record of stealing items from neighbours' houses.

India beats UK and US on mobile data price

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:06
A survey of global mobile data prices reveals massive differences between countries.

Brexit: UK and EU backstop talks to resume

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:02
Attorney General Geoffrey Cox leads UK efforts to secure legally-binding changes to the EU exit deal.

Is buying with friends the future of housing?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:01
Some young people are turning to more unorthodox methods of getting on the housing ladder.

Children give out fake parking tickets to polluting parents

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 03/05/2019 - 00:00
Pupils in Greater Manchester give tickets to anyone on yellow lines, or with their engines on, to tackle air pollution.

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