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Coronavirus: Three grandmothers self-isolating together

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/19/2020 - 00:21
Doreen, Carol and Dotty have come up with a plan to live together if further restrictions are brought in.

The steampunk model railway enthusiast having designs used by Hornby

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/19/2020 - 00:14
A model enthusiast has had his own steampunk designs patented by the British railway brand Hornby.

Newspaper headlines: UK schools close as London 'prepares for shutdown'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/19/2020 - 00:11
The closure of UK schools and reports of plans to lock down the capital feature on the front pages.

Coronavirus: Schools and charities working to keep children fed

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/19/2020 - 00:10
Charities are working to help pupils who are entitled to free school meals after they are sent home.

Coronavirus: 'Time is running out,' say UK businesses

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/19/2020 - 00:01
Firms are confused about how to access the government support promised to combat the impact of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: NHS staff 'at risk' over lack of protective gear

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 21:30
Health workers feel like "cannon fodder" as they don't have equipment to keep them safe from the virus.

Coronavirus: Widow's plea for help after death leaves family self-isolating

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 20:17
Earl Sewell died at Birmingham hospital but the family cannot register his death due to virus.

Coronavirus: UK schools, colleges and nurseries to close from Friday

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 20:06
Exams in England and Wales will not go ahead this academic year, as the coronavirus outbreak worsens.

Coronavirus: Scottish schools 'may be shut until summer'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 19:27
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warns schools may not reopen before the summer due to coronavirus.

Coronavirus: NI schools to close due to Covid-19 pandemic

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 19:16
Schools will shut to pupils from Monday, NI First Minister Arlene Foster says.

Coronavirus: Pound plunges to its lowest level in over 30 years

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 18:56
The pound falls to its lowest level against the dollar since 1985, trading at $1.15.

Whorlton Hall abuse: 'Devious staff' misled inspectors

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 18:32
The Care Quality Commission failed to act on claims by whistleblowers.

Coronavirus: Vodafone UK sees 30% rise in data use

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 18:29
The company says its busy period now extends all the way from lunchtime to the evening.

Bank of England boss on pandemic: Don't fire staff

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 17:58
The Bank of England boss says firms should think carefully before firing staff

Coronavirus: UK schools to close to prevent virus spread

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 17:48
Boris Johnson has announced that schools in the UK will close to prevent the further spread of coronavirus.

Indyref 'paused' for this year due to coronavirus

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 17:08
Scottish minister Mike Russell says preparations for an independence referendum are on hold.

Johnny Depp: Dispute over finger injury at centre of The Sun libel case

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 17:02
Different accounts of an alleged 2015 fight with Amber Heard are debated at a preliminary hearing.

Coronavirus: Princess Beatrice 'reviewing' wedding plans

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 16:34
The 31-year-old daughter of the Duke of York is due to marry Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on May 29.

Coronavirus: How the government hopes to stop you touching your face

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 15:28
With coronavirus spreading, ministers are looking for new ways to make us behave more hygienically.

'Sunday service' possible every day on railways

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/18/2020 - 15:00
Rail timetable reductions could take effect in days as train firms deal coronavirus effects.

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