UK News BBC News Feed

Subscribe to UK News BBC News Feed feed UK News BBC News Feed
BBC News - UK
Updated: 5 hours 53 min ago

Girlfriend pays tribute to kitesurfer who died in Saunton

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 12:21
Cheylee Howson says Ben Witts, who died in strong winds in Devon, was "everything I've ever dreamed of".

We're not lazy, we just need more sleep, say pupils

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 11:23
As MPs prepare to debate later school start times, pupils explain why they need more sleep.

Speedboat killer lawyer may agree to extradition

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 10:22
His lawyer Mariam Kublashvili said a decision as to their next step would be made within a week.

David Ibbotson: Emiliano Sala pilot's family in underwater search plea

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 10:18
Nearly £150,000 has been donated to an appeal to fund an underwater search for David Ibbotson.

Drink-driver who went wrong way on M4 near Reading jailed

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 09:18
Police brought Lee Johnson to a stop on the M4 near Reading by clipping his vehicle with a patrol car.

Edward Colston: Bristol school to remove slave trader's name from house

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 08:29
A head teacher says it is time the school reflects diversity and gives pupils different role models.

Baftas 2019: Six things we learned at the film awards

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 06:48
Including how basketball helped Mahershala Ali become a better actor.

Breast cancer: Scan younger women at risk, charity says

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 05:44
Research suggests screening for 35 to 39-year-olds with a family history can reveal the disease early.

Is young people's mental health getting worse?

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 04:30
Social media and school pressures are often blamed for a rise in young people saying they need help.

Gavin Williamson: Armed Forces have to be prepared to use hard power

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 03:36
Defence secretary Gavin Williamson says the UK has to stand up to those who "flout international law".

Acton crash leaves two dead after police pursuit

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 02:50
A third person was injured after the car hit a coach as it drove the wrong way on the A40 in London.

Calls for change in law on PTSD related deaths

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 02:16
Family and friends of a former soldier who took his own life say more support is needed for those with PTSD.

'Brain tumour' dog in Inverness had 7cm needle in neck

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 02:00
Toby the Yorkshire terrier was struggling to walk, suffering neck pain and was showing signs of seizures.

River Dee capsize rescue slowed by vandalised life ring

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:55
A rowing club has condemned the damage to the "vital" piece of equipment after five of its rowers were rescued.

Ban zero-hours contracts that exploit workers, says TUC

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:55
People on such contracts get worse working hours and are paid less than other workers, the TUC says.

Pointless GCSEs should be scrapped, says senior MP

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:41
GCSEs should be scrapped and more vocational options offered, says education committee chairman.

Bafta Film Awards 2019: Highlights from the ceremony

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 01:19
Key award moments, including a heartfelt speech, Rami Malek's British thank-you and Spike Lee in purple.

Newspaper headlines: 'Soft Brexit talks' and a Bafta queen

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 00:22
The papers celebrate a British film triumph and debate May and Corbyn's EU departure plans.

'I stole £30,000 from my mum to make millions'

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 00:07
Andrew Michael was 17 when he used his mother's credit card without her knowledge to launch a successful IT company.

Austerity to continue unless Hammond spends, says IFS

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 00:05
The chancellor is facing tricky spending decisions, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Pages