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Covid-19: New variant 'raises R number by up to 0.7'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 14:44
A study finds the new coronavirus variant is responsible for pushing the R rate above the crucial 1.0 mark.

The KLF's songs are finally available to stream

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 13:34
The British dance band make some of their biggest hits available for the first time.

Reward offered after Monmouthshire nativity scene destroyed

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 12:28
The designer of the scene says it is not the first time it has been targeted.

New Year fireworks watched by 10 million viewers on BBC One

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 12:22
The figure was slightly down from 2020, despite revellers staying at home for New Year.

Police help deliver baby in car on busy Exeter roadside

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 11:49
Baby Lily was born in the car's front seat, just a few minutes from hospital

Covid: Councils call for all London schools to stay shut

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 11:49
Primary schools in only 10 of London's boroughs are due to reopen next week.

Newyear 2021: NHS and BLM celebrated in light display

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 11:34
The new year celebrations featured a tribute to the NHS and a message from David Attenborough.

Covid-19: Barnsley bugler in final tribute to victims

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 10:49
Paul Goose played the Last Post every night in memory of those who have died.

Welsh voters 'not stupid' about Brexit changes, says Hart

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 09:55
Welsh Secretary says firms will be better off, but Labour warns of costly red tape.

Deaths of man and woman in Pateley Bridge 'not suspicious'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 08:02
The bodies were found at a property in the Yorkshire Dales on Wednesday.

New year, new you? 21 ways to get fit in 2021

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 07:17
Looking to get fit in 2021? We've got you covered with 21 simple ways to get healthy after Christmas.

Covid-19: Post-primary pupils in NI to wear face coverings in class

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 06:25
It is one of the additional safety measures outlined in a Department of Education letter to schools.

Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 03:44
Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

Brexit: New era for UK as it completes separation from European Union

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 03:33
Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.

New Year's Eve: UK sees in 2021 with fireworks and light show

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 02:08
The display over London included tributes to NHS staff and figures including Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Entertainment quiz of 2020

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 01:03
It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember.

The Papers: New Year hope and campaign to recruit 'jabs army'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 00:55
The first newspapers of 2021 offer a message of hope after "the worst year in living memory".

Brexit: 'Plans in place' to minimise port delays in Wales

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 00:53
Lorries arriving at Welsh ports heading for Ireland will be turned away without the right paperwork.

Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 00:26
Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 00:15
The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.

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