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River Dee capsize rescue slowed by vandalised life ring

UK News BBC News Feed - 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

UK News BBC News Feed - 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

UK News BBC News Feed - 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

UK News BBC News Feed - 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

UK News BBC News Feed - 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'

UK News BBC News Feed - 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

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

Brexit: How could it affect the fashion industry?

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/11/2019 - 00:03
Brexit may mean buying your favourite brand could cost you more. Here's why.

Equine flu: Four new positive tests returned at Simon Crisford's Newmarket yard

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 23:47
Four new positive tests for equine flu are returned in vaccinated thoroughbreds at the Newmarket yard of flat trainer Simon Crisford.

In pictures: Baftas 2019 winners and stars

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 23:38
Stars and film industry gather for London's ceremony celebrating the best films of last year.

Brexit: Theresa May responds to Jeremy Corbyn's letter

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 23:27
The Labour leader had written to the prime minister, setting out his conditions to supporting a deal.

Libby Squire arrest man faces unrelated charges

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 23:23
The man is due in court on unrelated charges of voyeurism, outraging public decency and burglary.

Sports Direct's Mike Ashley cancels Patisserie Valerie bid

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 19:10
The retail tycoon made a £15m bid on Friday but administrators say the cafe chain is worth more.

Endurance: Search for Shackleton's lost ship begins

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 19:07
Scientists hope to discover one of the most famous ships in Antarctic exploration history this week.

Blaze at St Andrews University science building

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 18:41
More than 30 firefighters tackle a blaze at the biomedical building at the University of St Andrews in Fife.

England 44-8 France: Jonny May hat-trick inspires emphatic Six Nations victory

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 18:17
Jonny May scores a first-half hat-trick as England maintain their perfect start to the 2019 Six Nations with a bonus-point victory over France.

Baftas 2019: Melissa McCarthy praises her co-star Richard E Grant

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 18:06
Bafta best actress nominee Melissa McCarthy praises her co-star Richard E Grant

Chinese New Year: Pigs, dragons and pandas on England's streets

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 18:04
Celebrations are held across England to mark Chinese New Year and welcome in the Year of the Pig.

Labour investigates branch over 'bullying' of MP Luciana Berger

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 17:55
The party's deputy leader Tom Watson accuses a local party of trying to force MP Luciana Berger out.

Missing Libby Squire: Family attends Hull prayer vigil

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 02/10/2019 - 17:34
The parents of missing student Libby Squire attend a service in Hull to pray for their daughter.

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