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Dolphins, whales and seals not protected by UK government, report finds

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 16:33
Dolphins, whales and seals aren't protected as well in the UK as in other countries, a report finds.

Coal mine: Ffos-y-Fran's last-minute appeal against stop order

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 15:35
The mine extracted almost 200,000 tonnes of coal after its planning permission ran out months ago.

Kevin Spacey jury sworn in for sex offences trial

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 15:05
Opening arguments in the actor's trial over sexual offences, which he denies, will start on Friday.

Stowaway African huntsman spider found in Edinburgh suitcase

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 14:01
The Scottish SPCA has quarantined the 10cm spider that was discovered at a home in Edinburgh.

Penelope Jackson loses appeal bid to challenge murder conviction

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:44
Penelope Jackson stabbed her husband David to death following a meal at their home in Somerset.

PMQs: Starmer attacks Sunak over 'collapse' in housebuilding

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:11
The Labour leader says Rishi Sunak is "shattering the dream" of those who want to own a home.

Daisy Goodwin makes assault complaint about Daniel Korski

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:21
Daisy Goodwin says she has reported Tory London mayoral hopeful Daniel Korski to the Cabinet Office.

Government 'prepared' amid Thames Water collapse fears

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:08
Reports suggest the company is in talks over its future, with one option being temporary re-nationalisation.

Ashes: Just Stop Oil protesters briefly disrupt opening morning of England v Australia Test at Lord's

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:00
Just Stop Oil protesters briefly disrupted the first morning of the second Ashes Test, with one carried off by England player Jonny Bairstow.

Drivers and fly-tippers face new litter penalties in Scotland

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 11:52
Higher penalties and new powers to fine drivers are part of a new Scottish government litter plan.

Science and languages shake-up in new Wales GCSEs

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 10:03
New-look GCSEs include scrapping separate sciences and merging language and literature.

Donaghadee pensioner's anger at having to travel for knee surgery

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 10:02
Christine Wallace says she was left with no other option than to spend her savings on surgery.

Bournemouth beach: Held boat sold after suspected riptide deaths

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 09:30
Dorset Belle's owners say the heartbreaking decision to sell the boat was "the only option".

King and Queen surprise Poundbury spa guests

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 07:26
Guests at a luxury spa interrupt their session to meet the King and Queen on a visit to Poundbury.

Mum rescues baby from her car as thieves drive off

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 07:12
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in Oldham, Greater Manchester,

Glaswegian bar staff flee bees

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 06:29
The insects arrived in a swarm and gradually formed a nest on the railings outside the Glasgow bar.

Queen's University: 10 students have degree results withdrawn

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 06:26
One of 10 graduates affected says it's "a kick in the teeth" whilst the university blames human error.

The people making money from the pain of soaring prices

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 06:01
The BBC gains exclusive access to illegal moneylenders who are charging interest rates of up to 50%.

The Papers: Hancock before Covid Inquiry and doctors to strike

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 06:00
Matt Hancock's evidence at the Covid Inquiry and a vote by senior doctors to walk out lead the papers.

Universal credit: Parents can claim more of their childcare costs

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 06/28/2023 - 01:57
Working families on universal credit can claim more of their childcare costs from Wednesday.

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