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Storm Dennis: UK set for month's worth of rain in 24 hours amid floods

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 01:40
Downpours continue as some areas struggle to cope with flooding in the wake of Storm Dennis.

'Heroic' World War Two dog Peggy to be honoured 73 years after death

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 00:22
Peggy died in Aberdeen in 1947 and is posthumously awarded a PDSA commendation in Aberdeen.

Gas heating to be banned in Scotland's castles

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 00:21
Historic Environment Scotland says it wants to be "net-zero" by 2045 in line with government targets.

Scotland's biggest councils prepare to set budgets and tax rates

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 00:20
Glasgow and Edinburgh will hold key meetings to discuss how much council tax will go up by in April.

'Urgent action' needed on prison pressures say MSPs

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 00:19
A new report calls for more contingency measures to ensure the prison system can cope with 'failing' jails.

Tony Blair: Labour needs 'head-to-toe renewal'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 00:14
The ex-prime minister will urge Labour leadership candidates to adopt a new "radical" politics.

Road-widening upgrade of A465 is £100m over budget

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 00:13
The project has been hit by delays and disputes between the Welsh Government and its contractor.

Reading family helping victims of Nigerian sex trafficking

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 00:06
The Thomas family are aiming to raise thousands of pounds to help Nigerian sex trafficking victims in Dubai to return home.

New polymer £20 featuring painter Turner enters circulation

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 00:04
A new polymer £20 banknote featuring artist JMW Turner starts to appear in ATMs on Thursday.

No-fault evictions: 'Our lives are falling apart'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 00:02
Becky Palmer and her family were given two months to leave a home they had rented for 12 years.

Julian Smith: Boris Johnson approved Stormont agreement

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 02/20/2020 - 00:00
Former NI Secretary Julian Smith dismisses claims the PM was unaware of the Stormont deal details.

Newspaper headlines: Immigration plan 'backlash' and flooding crisis

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/19/2020 - 23:17
Thursday's front pages carry a wide mix of stories, including reaction to the government's immigration plan.

Wetherspoons boss travels 200 miles in carpet row

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/19/2020 - 22:57
A town council has threatened legal action after a refit in one of the chain's pubs.

Julian Assange: Trump 'offered pardon for Russia denial'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/19/2020 - 22:13
Evidence for the pardon claim is due to be part of the Wikileaks founder's extradition defence.

Brexit: Views on the government's immigration plans

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/19/2020 - 20:48
The BBC asked people in Wanstead and Basildon for their opinions on the policy.

Harry and Meghan's royal duties ending 31 March

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/19/2020 - 17:41
The duke and duchess will no longer carry out duties on behalf of the Queen.

Storm Dennis: Weather warning forecasts more rain in Wales

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/19/2020 - 17:06
As the clean-up continues a further yellow warning for heavy rain is in place for much of Wales.

Translink: Future of transport company 'in jeopardy' over funding

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/19/2020 - 16:11
A senior civil servant is warning the state-subsidised company is "running out of options".

Man, 102, fights off intruder at family home in Lincoln

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/19/2020 - 15:19
John and his wife, Joan, are publicising what happened to warn others.

Laura Ashley agrees loan deal in fight for survival

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 02/19/2020 - 15:07
The clothing and furnishing retailer secures money to meet its immediate funding needs.

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