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Knife crime: Fatal stabbings at highest level since records began in 1946

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 12:49
The biggest increase in knife crime victims is among young men and boys, official figures show.

Anti-Semitic hate incidents in the UK 'up 16% in 2018'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 12:22
A charity says anti-Semitic incidents are at their highest level since it began collecting data in 1984.

JD Sports removes Scotland kit photo after complaint

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 12:18
A father-of-two complains about Scotland's official football retailers use of a provocative image.

Why I love where I live - even of others don't

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 11:53
We hear from people whose home towns didn't score highly in Newsbeat's Know Your Place calculator.

Liam Neeson replaced as US chat show guest

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 11:32
The actor, embroiled in a race row over his rape revenge remarks, will not appear on Stephen Colbert's show.

Self-harm, suicide and social media: Can you talk about them online safely?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 11:30
The boss of Instagram is meeting the government to talk about sensitive content on social media.

Ex-Celtic Boys Club coach jailed over abuse

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 11:11
Frank Cairney is jailed for four years after being convicted of nine charges of sexually abusing young footballers.

World Marathon Challenge: Britain's Susannah Gill wins after runs in seven continents

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 10:11
British runner Susannah Gill wins the women's World Marathon Challenge after completing seven marathons across seven continents in seven days.

UK housing market experiences new year chill

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 09:46
UK house prices fell by 2.9% in January compared with December, according to the Halifax.

Honda to axe hundreds of temporary jobs at Swindon plant

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 09:21
The car giant says the move is due to an "industry-wide decline" in the sale of diesel vehicles.

Energy prices to rise for millions as Ofgem increases cap

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 07:10
A new price cap could see households on default energy tariffs typically pay an extra £117 a year.

Children and electronic devices - how to keep young people safe

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 06:59
As concerns mount over how screen time and social media affect children, parents are given suggestions.

All British horse racing cancelled on Thursday because of equine flu outbreak

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 06:51
All four British horse racing meetings on Thursday are cancelled because of an outbreak of equine flu.

Brexit: UK will not be 'trapped' in backstop, May to tell EU

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 06:09
The prime minister is returning to Brussels to press for legally binding changes to her Brexit deal.

Assisted dying: 'I just wish the law would allow me to have him for a little longer'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 06:00
Ann Whaley has travelled to a Swiss clinic with her husband Geoff, who plans to end his life.

Brexit: Budget cuts threaten Ramsgate ferry plan

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 05:08
A council's proposed budget cuts puts Seaborne's planned Ramsgate to Ostend ferry service at risk.

Jeremy Corbyn promises pay rise for low-paid workers

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 04:30
The Labour leader is to set out policies including a pledge to raise the National Living Wage.

Rajar figures: Greg James boosts Radio 1 breakfast audience by 230,000

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 03:25
Since taking over Radio 1's flagship show in August, he has pushed the audience back above 5 million.

Ministers accused of pressure over teacher recruits

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 02:40
Teacher trainers say they have faced government pressure not to reject as many candidates amid shortages.

Newspaper headlines: Donald Tusk's Brexit 'hell' comments on front pages

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/07/2019 - 01:10
Papers seize on European Council President Donald Tusk's reference to a "special place in hell" for Brexiteers.

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