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Sexual harassment: Reports to transport police above pre-pandemic levels

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 06:50
British Transport Police received 63% more reports of sexual harassment this year than in 2019.

European manhunt for £26m London celebrity raids suspect

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 06:47
Alfredo Lindley is accused of involvement in burglaries that targeted stars including Frank Lampard.

Thousands raised by girl for hospital treating her burns

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 06:46
Elizabeth ran a mile every day for 26 days to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital.

William Blake cottage among 'at risk' buildings

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 06:24
William Blake wrote the lyrics to the hymn at the cottage in West Sussex in the 1800s.

'I've cancelled plans over vaccine passport error'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 06:07
Bruce Reid is one of thousands of Scots who have had a problem with their Covid vaccine passport.

Fishing row: Brexit minister in Paris for talks with French

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 05:27
France has warned punitive measures are still "on the table" if a deal cannot be reached.

Climate change: Why are disabled people so affected by the climate crisis?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 01:20
Disabled people are among those worst affected by emergencies, including climate crises - but why?

Abuse support fight 'like being controlled again', say CSE victims

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 01:18
Women who were sex trafficked as teens say they are fighting for support they should be entitled to.

Wishcycling: The dos and don'ts of being good at recycling

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 01:06
Ever paused over the recycling bin, wondering whether to add a pizza box? You could be a wishcycler.

HPV vaccine cutting cervical cancer by nearly 90%

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:53
Researchers say regular cervical screening may not be necessary because of the success of the vaccine.

COP26: 190 nations and organisations pledge to quit coal

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:35
Big coal users like Poland and Canada vow to phase it out, but key players China and India have not.

COP26: How protesters prepared for the Glasgow climate change summit

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:24
Since the COP26 climate change summit started, hundreds of protesters have taken to the city's streets.

What is hydrogen energy and why is it important?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:23
The BBC’s Roger Harrabin takes a look at the tech behind hydrogen energy and its green potential.

'I want to feel as safe as men on public transport'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:23
Some victims say they are more willing to report sexual harassment following coverage of violence against women.

And the Booker Prize winner is...

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:20
Watch the moment South African author Damon Galgut won the Booker Prize for fiction for The Promise.

Two boys arrested during disorder in Lanark Way

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:08
Missiles and fireworks were thrown at police in west Belfast on Wednesday evening.

Newspaper headlines: Sleaze rules 'torn up' by 'shameless' Tory MPs

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:07
The front pages react to the news an MP has avoided suspension for breaching Commons rules.

Why free nursery childcare can come with costly extras

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:06
Despite a policy of free nursery childcare in England - in practice, free does not always mean free.

How more of us are leaving screens behind to work outdoors

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:02
The pandemic has led to more people taking up work outside, such as becoming gardeners.

State pension payments still delayed for thousands

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 11/04/2021 - 00:00
Most delays have been cleared but 4,900 people are yet to have their state pension claims processed.

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