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Does University Challenge need 'gender neutral' questions?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 03:34
Professional quiz setters ponder the role of gender when writing questions.

The Duke of Sussex gets on stage with the Hamilton cast

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 02:49
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend a charity performance of the hit musical in London's West End.

Vanessa Feltz on the challenges of hosting two shows a day

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 02:04
As Jeremy Vine gears up to start a new TV show, we ask Vanessa Feltz how best to job juggle.

Nicola Sturgeon's 'huge sadness' as Alex Salmond resigns

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 01:36
Scotland's first minister says she was upset but sexual misconduct claims must not be ignored.

UK and Kenya to step up child protection co-operation

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 01:11
The PM will outline plans to stop abusive images being shared online as her African tour concludes.

Royal Mail release special stamp collection for Old Vic bicentenary

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:59
Some of the UK's best-known actors feature on stamps celebrating one of Britain's leading theatres.

Emails while commuting 'should count as work'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:54
Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the spread of mobile phones has extended the working day - study.

England's schools face 'severe' teacher shortage

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:46
A lack of of specialists in maths and science is worse in poorer areas of England, a study claims.

US Open 2018: Andy Murray loses to Fernando Verdasco in second round

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:42
Britain's Andy Murray is beaten in four sets by Fernando Verdasco in the second round of the US Open.

Bereavement allowance: Widowed mum on why her kids are penalised

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:24
Sarah Cripps is not entitled to bereavement benefits because she was not married to her partner.

Idiopathic hypersomnia: When 40 winks turns into 48 hours of sleep

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:24
Lucy Taylor lives with idiopathic hypersomnia, a rare condition that makes her excessively sleepy.

'It's like torture': The Newport woman who can sleep for days

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:24
Lucy Taylor has a rare sleeping disorder and needs numerous loud alarm clocks and medication to wake up.

Sam Allardyce: Undercover investigation 'in public interest', says report

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:21
An undercover investigation that led to Sam Allardyce's departure as England manager was justified in the public interest, a report finds.

Government proposes energy drinks ban for children

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:16
High levels of sugar and caffeine have been linked to obesity and other health issues.

Dyson gears up for electric car testing

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:06
Plans are unveiled for a 10-mile test track in Wiltshire to test the electric vehicle being developed by Dyson.

UK car manufacturing tumbles in July

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:05
SMMT blames model changes and other factors for an 11% slide in vehicle production last month.

Wonga: Where have all the borrowers gone?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:05
Wonga is on the brink and other short-term lenders have collapsed - but where have their customers gone?

Merseyside Police 'failing' to check on sex offenders

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:04
Merseyside Police "requires real improvement" to meet its duty to keep children safe, says a report.

Book found in Olney Oxfam charity shop sold for £30k

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 08/30/2018 - 00:02
The book, which is in a "poor state", contains etchings by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi.

Newspaper headlines: Energy drinks ban and Salmond quits

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/29/2018 - 23:26
The government's proposed ban on high-sugar, high-caffeine drinks for children features in many papers.

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