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Owen Paterson faces 30-day Commons suspension for rule breach after watchdog report

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 14:06
A report says ex-minister Owen Paterson had used his position as MP to benefit two companies who paid him.

Covid rates in Wales hit new record high

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 13:37
Infection rates are still on the increase in Wales, despite continued measures to combat Covid.

Budget 2021: What has already been announced?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 13:10
Rishi Sunak's statement isn't until Wednesday, but several pledges have been announced.

Pay rebound for workers hit by the pandemic

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 12:33
Young employees saw the biggest dip and rebound in wages but the gender pay gap has widened.

Louise Minchin: Man admits stalking BBC presenter

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 12:11
Carl Davies admits sending intimidating comments to Louise Minchin and her adult daughter.

Major study to gather long Covid patient data in Scotland

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 12:09
It is hoped the results of the study could be used to forecast which patients will need treatment.

Ikea buys landmark Topshop building in London

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 12:08
The £378m deal for the Oxford Street site is part of the furniture giant's plan to open inner-city shops.

Widnes baby death: Father guilty of son's murder

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 11:05
Mihai-Catalin Gulie, 28, is convicted of murdering his son, who suffered "horrific" head injuries.

Tour de France: UK to bid for 2026 Grand Depart; Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 bid confirmed

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 10:57
The UK will bid to host the 2026 Tour de France Grand Depart in addition to the next women's Rugby World Cup.

Cancelled Guernsey Covid event 'not attack on free speech'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 10:48
Organisers say the cancellation of their event is "an attack on democracy".

Liverpool dancer takes up nursing after Covid care work

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 10:16
Dancer Paul Wilson took up care work during lockdown and has decided to follow it as a career path.

Joanna Lumley: Actor calls for 'wartime' rationing to help ease climate crisis

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 10:14
The actor says a return to "wartime rationing" could reduce consumption and ease the climate crisis.

Rangers great Walter Smith dies aged 73

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 10:05
Walter Smith, one of Rangers' most successful managers and who had spells in charge of Everton and Scotland, has died at the age of 73.

Animal rights activists scale Home Office building

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 09:14
Police look on as four activists from Animal Rebellion are seen climbing the building in Westminster.

Prince Andrew: Deadline set for depositions in sex assault civil case

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 08:12
The two sides have until 14 July 2022 to submit sworn testimony in the civil case, a US judge rules.

Afghans press UK over resettlement scheme

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 07:05
Afghans are pressing the UK government to announce when its new resettlement scheme will open.

NI education: Teachers' fair employment law exemption 'outdated'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 06:27
The exemption allows schools to use religious background in deciding who to recruit to teaching posts.

Afro hair comb inventor hopes to inspire young black women

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 06:16
Youmna Mouhamad hopes more young black women "feel heard and accepted" and get into engineering.

Caitlin Sharp: Vulnerable girl found dead at man's home

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 06:11
A review says meetings did not focus enough on protecting Caitlin Sharp from sexual exploitation.

Tilly Ramsay: Comedian abused over namesake's chubby remark

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 10/26/2021 - 06:11
Late Night Mash star confused with radio host Steve Allen, who commented on Tilly Ramsay's weight.

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