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Ban MPs accused of sexual offences from Parliament - unions

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 18:35
Four unions argue the current rules mean MPs are "immune from normal workplace standards".

Bogus delivery driver jailed for attack on family

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 17:40
He "savagely attacked" two women and a girl before robbing them and later fleeing the country.

Channel migration: Border boat staff don't need immunity from prosecution, says union

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 17:36
Home Secretary Priti Patel is reportedly planning to exempt staff from prosecution if migrants die.

Are GP numbers going up or down?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 17:29
The health secretary and Labour leader disagree about what's happening to GP numbers.

Black History Month: Ian Wright - 'three generations of footballers is mind-blowing'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 17:24
BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor is joined by three generations of professional footballers - Arsenal legend Ian Wright, his son Shaun and grandson D'Margio Wright-Phillips.

Ugo Monye pulls out of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 16:59
The former rugby player says his back "has been causing me some unwanted problems this week".

COP26: Protesters who block major roads 'will be moved' by police

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 16:56
Police said even if climate summit protests are peaceful they can be unlawful and "very unsafe".

Covid-19: Waits worsen for A&E, and Queen praises Wales' spirit

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 16:53
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening.

Ipswich apprentice butcher encourages others to consider industry

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 16:08
Annie Jones, 18, is training to be a butcher and is encouraging others to consider it as a career.

Jaffa Cakes row PC Chris Dwyer sacked from force

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 16:06
PC Chris Dwyer's actions harmed West Yorkshire Police's reputation, a misconduct trial finds.

Pembrokeshire: Council tax to double for second home owners

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 15:43
The new 100% increase takes a Band A property from a rate of £800 a year to about £1,500.

Sarah Everard: Commissioner Philip Allott resigns

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 15:33
Philip Allott hands in his resignation after outrage over his comments about Sarah Everard.

Stephen Port: Met Police officer regrets inaction over serial killer's laptop

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 15:23
Stephen Port was jailed after he raped and murdered four men using fatal overdoses of the drug GHB.

Insulate Britain suspends road protests for 11 days

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 14:57
The climate protest group has blocked motorways and roads in the London area in the last five weeks.

Travel bosses demand date for PCR test switch

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 14:53
It is time for the UK government to confirm when the changes will come into force, say bosses.

Brexit: Deal possible but EU plan 'falls short' - Donaldson

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 14:52
Maros Šefčovič briefs Stormont parties on EU's plan for a reduction in post-Brexit checks.

Price of chicken set to rise, UK's largest supplier warns

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 14:29
Supply chain problems mean prices should be higher, the UK's largest poultry seller says.

Universal credit: Shrewsbury window cleaner helps stranger as uplift ends

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 13:23
Jay Hall says he will give £20-a-week to support a stranger after going through hardship himself.

Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and cameras

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 13:01
The Amazon devices were found to invade privacy and break data laws in a landmark UK case.

Coldplay: Band announce first tour in four years with an 'eco-friendly' focus

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 10/14/2021 - 13:00
The band have pledged that their upcoming tour will be sustainable, and as low-carbon as possible.

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