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GCSEs and A-level exams in 2022 will be graded more generously

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 14:06
But grade inflation caused by two years of teacher-assessed grades will not continue, exam boards say.

Leeds landmarks lit up to mark city's 2,000 Covid deaths

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 13:43
Several Leeds buildings will be lit in yellow and blue for the "sombre milestone", the council says.

'Horrendous' violence ahead of FA Cup game

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 13:42
Police said they were investigating those involved in the disruption in Nottingham city centre.

M4 crash: Girl, four, dies after M4 crash near Cardiff

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 13:22
A van driver has appeared in court charged with causing the girl's death by dangerous driving.

Primark accused of selling 'hugely sexist' kids clothes

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 13:01
Author Kate Long shared images of girls' items telling them to "be kind" or "keep on smiling".

Turning up the volume on the independence debate

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:58
Discussion of Scottish independence was muted during the pandemic - but it has not gone away.

Gosport rescue: Barking dog alerts owner to man in sea

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:53
The dog walker called 999 after her cockapoo, Poppy, kept barking and alerted her to a man in the water.

Covid in Scotland: 'Lack of planning' put NHS in crisis

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:41
The Scottish government is criticised for not doing more to prevent record waiting times and staff shortages.

World Cup 2030: UK & Republic of Ireland FAs abandon 2030 bid to focus on Euro 2028

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 11:21
The UK and Republic of Ireland football associations agree not to bid for the 2030 World Cup and will instead focus on a joint bid to host Euro 2028.

Attacks on Boris Johnson's wife are sexist, says Sajid Javid

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 11:20
The health secretary argues partners should be "off limits" ahead of a new book about the PM's wife.

Paul Collingwood named England interim head coach for West Indies Test series

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 11:15
Paul Collingwood is appointed as England interim head coach for the three-match Test series against the West Indies in March.

Matthew Selby admits killing sister at Towyn caravan park

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 10:44
"Loving daughter and granddaughter" Amanda Selby, 15, was killed by her brother in July.

Durham Police clear Sir Keir Starmer of breaking coronavirus rules

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 10:26
The Labour leader has said he did not break rules after being pictured drinking a beer in April 2021.

Tinnitus biobank needed to explain ringing ears condition

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 09:51
A charity says a biobank library of human tissue is needed so experts can try to cure tinnitus.

No 10 set for more changes as PM seeks to calm MPs

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 09:03
Boris Johnson seeks to reassure Tory backbenchers amid the fallout from Sue Gray's initial report.

Winter Olympics: British teenager Kirsty Muir qualifies for ski big air final

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 08:43
Teenager Kirsty Muir qualifies for the ski big air final - but fellow Team GB athletes Katie Summerhayes and James Woods miss out.

NI political crisis: Bill to prevent Stormont collapse set to be passed

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 08:36
The Westminster bill would allow the NI Assembly to continue to operate without a working executive.

Covid: Plan to tackle NHS backlog on hold and Australia's borders reopen

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 07:38
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.

New greenfield housing still designed around cars, report finds

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 07:00
Services such as shops, schools and doctors are often almost impossible to reach on foot or by bike

Work sexism: Women 'not supported' to be business leaders

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 02/07/2022 - 06:48
CEO Louise O'Shea says culture needs to change to get more women at the top of businesses.

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