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Families struggle with rising cost of summer childcare

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 06:17
Jane Carmichael, who has three daughters, says affording summer childcare is "impossible".

'Who started the Stoke Newington pub fire that killed my cousins?'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 06:17
Actress Vicky Knight's cousins were killed in an arson attack at her grandad's pub 20 years ago.

The Papers: 'The fight for Rhodes' as wildfire crisis deepens

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 05:29
Wednesday's front pages lead on the wildfires ravaging Greek islands as Europe's heatwave continues.

Child Trust Funds: Nearly a million accounts not accessed

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 05:20
MPs criticise HMRC over "failure" to keep young people informed about their Child Trust Funds maturing.

Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 04:37
A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.

Why fans dress up for Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Harry Styles

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 01:45
As Taylor Swift's UK Eras tour sells out, fans turn to what they will wear when they see her in concert.

Childcare plan won't work without more money – MPs

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 01:43
The Education Committee says it is vital the government gets the funding rates right.

Police in England to attend fewer mental-health calls

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 01:41
The government says the new policy could save a million hours of police time every year.

Infected Blood Inquiry: Rishi Sunak to give evidence

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 01:28
Rishi Sunak is expected to answer questions on why bereaved families have not received compensation.

Wall squats better at lowering blood pressure

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 01:07
All exercise is good for blood pressure but research suggests strength training is most effective.

Joe Lewis: Tottenham Hotspur owner charged over alleged insider trading

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 01:01
British billionaire Joe Lewis is indicted in the US over an alleged insider trading scheme.

Deborah Meaden warns time running out to act on climate

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 00:57
Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden says start-ups can help drive the green agenda.

Renters compete with 20 others in battle to find a home

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 00:54
Requests to view each rental property have more than tripled in four years as competition rises.

Royal Victoria Hospital: A&E crowded and staff burnt out - report

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 07/26/2023 - 00:01
An inspection by the RQIA finds concerns over staffing, infection prevention control and governance.

Harry and Megan Tooze: Police review couple's killing 30 years on

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/25/2023 - 23:00
Police hope scientific advances will finally lead them to Harry and Megan Tooze's shotgun killer.

Robin Grainger: Only selling one ticket to my show launched my career

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/25/2023 - 22:44
The comedian who brought a whole new meaning to the term "one-man show" is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Nigel Farage: NatWest boss admits 'serious' error in bank closure row

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/25/2023 - 18:30
Dame Alison Rose said she was "wrong" to respond to BBC questions about his bank account being closed.

Rhodes: NI holidaymakers travel to the island after fearing money loss

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/25/2023 - 18:08
Holidaymakers departing for the wildfire-hit Greek island say they feared losing money by cancelling.

Leicester: Man and five-year-old boy found dead in house

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:57
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death of the man, 41, and boy.

Petrol and diesel car ban immovable, says Michael Gove

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:56
The government is facing calls from senior Tories to ditch what they see as unpopular green policies.

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