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Muppets creator Jim Henson's Hampstead home given blue plaque

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/07/2021 - 01:45
The plaque is on the Hampstead house where Muppets creator Jim Henson lived for more than a decade.

Baby Queen: Meet pop's boldest, sharpest new voice

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/07/2021 - 01:34
"I have a problem releasing music that doesn't feel significant," says Bella Latham, aka Baby Queen.

Cookie banners: G7 urged to consider solution to pop-up notices

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/07/2021 - 01:27
Information commissioner Elizabeth Denham believes the issue needs to be solved collectively.

Netflix to continue with BBFC age ratings after successful trial

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/07/2021 - 01:18
The streaming giant and the regulator will work together long term after a successful trial.

'Young, black people have to work three times as hard'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/07/2021 - 00:01
This week sees the launch of a programme making high-flying careers more accessible.

Planned job cuts fall despite furlough deadline

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 09/07/2021 - 00:01
August saw the fewest redundancies since 2014 despite plans to end furlough on 30 September.

Newspaper headlines: NHS tax-rise anger and October firebreak plan

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 23:36
A "manifesto-busting" tax rise to help pay for the NHS is among a mix of stories leading the papers.

Climate change: Shetland's power struggle between oil and wind

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 22:56
The row over plans for a new oil field at Cambo has placed Shetland in the heart of the debate over energy production.

Nicola Sturgeon to set out plans for Holyrood year ahead

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 22:56
Scotland's first minister will announce her "programme for government" for the coming year at Holyrood.

Recycling: How do you transform old PPE into something new?

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 22:56
Turning millions of disposable masks and medical waste into new items is one firm's new mission.

Plastic pollution: Could recycling PPE reduce the problem?

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 22:53
It is estimated 19 billion single-use face masks have been used in the UK this year.

UK fires up coal power plant as gas prices soar

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 22:03
The country has had to bring an old plant back online after a spike in the price of natural gas.

US Open 2021: Emma Raducanu into quarter-finals after beating Shelby Rogers

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 21:14
British teenager Emma Raducanu puts in another devastating performance to reach the US Open quarter-finals as her dream New York debut continues.

Covid-19: UK passes 7 million confirmed Covid cases

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 19:53
The milestone comes as another 41,000 daily cases are recorded, but the real total is likely to be higher.

Channel migrants: Children among those brought ashore at Dungeness

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 19:46
A steady stream of crossings is thought to be have taken place amid calm waters and sunny skies.

Afghanistan: PM pledges not to abandon UK allies left behind

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 19:43
Boris Johnson promises help for them to leave safely - but is accused of not showing leadership.

NHS to get £5.4bn extra to deal with Covid backlog

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 19:38
Boris Johnson says the money will "go straight to the front line" in England over the next six months.

Ballykelly: RAF flypast honours bomber crew 80 years on

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 18:46
Relatives of the airmen pay tribute to the Foyle College students who located the crash site.

Arthur's Seat death: Man charged with murder of Fawziyah Javed

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 18:29
Kashif Anwar, 27, made no plea when he appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Poodle killed in 'horrific' dog attack in Poplar

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 09/06/2021 - 18:02
Ruby's owner wants a change in the law to allow owners to be prosecuted for dog-on-dog attacks.

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