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Trains: £2bn to re-open Carmarthen to Bangor lines

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 23:09
A rail boss says improving train links between north and south Wales are "very costly to develop".

Independent Wales viable, says Welsh government report

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 23:00
But experts warns Wales would face a "significant" challenge raising enough tax revenue.

Rishi Sunak sees off Conservative rebels as MPs back Rwanda bill

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 22:56
The legislation will now head to the House of Lords where it is expected to face stiff opposition.

Prison officer wins payout over exposure to inmates' drugs

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 22:55
A Shotts Prison warden was left hallucinating and violent after inhaling drugs which were being taken by inmates.

Rwanda plan: What’s next after Sunak wins vote?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 21:40
As Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan passes a key vote, the BBC’s Peter Saull explains what happens next.

Jordan Henderson: Ajax close to signing England midfielder from Saudi club Al-Ettifaq

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 21:34
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to leave Saudi club Al-Ettifaq after less than six months and close to joining Ajax.

Michaela School: Reversing prayer ban would expose school to risk, High Court hears

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 21:21
Allowing prayer rituals at a high-achieving London school would "undermine inclusion", the High Court hears.

Octopus Energy: Bills will fall in April, says boss

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 21:01
The energy company says prices will fall due to lower international wholesale prices.

Kate in hospital after surgery as King to get prostate treatment

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 19:51
The Princess of Wales will step back from royal duties for months and the King will attend hospital next week.

Gig ticket touts made £6.5m from music lovers, court hears

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 19:27
Two people deny fraudulent trading of 47,000 event tickets over more than two years.

Met Police apologises after homeless tents destroyed

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:44
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says the force acted unlawfully by issuing a dispersal order.

Rwandan president Paul Kagame suggests UK could get money back

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:40
Paul Kagame tells the BBC he could return money if no asylum seekers are sent to his country by the UK.

Tube driver disciplined over pro-Palestinian chant

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:36
The driver was recorded leading a "free Palestine" chant over his train's speaker system.

Scotland weather: Schools to close for fourth day amid amber snow warning

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:32
An amber weather alert is in place for Orkney, Shetland and northern Scotland until 18:00 on Thursday.

Inquiry after boy, 2, and dad found dead at home

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:25
The deaths of Bronson Battersby and his dad Kenneth prompt a "rapid review" by Lincolnshire Council.

Sir Tony Lloyd: Rochdale Labour MP dies 'peacefully at home'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:08
The Rochdale MP revealed just days ago he had an untreatable form of leukaemia.

Football spectator gets surprise call-up as match official

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 18:05
Ross Bennett was at the match as a fan but was drafted in when the fourth official picked up an injury.

King Charles to be treated for benign prostate condition

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 17:46
King Charles is to undergo a corrective procedure and his public engagements will be postponed, Buckingham Palace says.

UK seeks urgent talks with Fujitsu on Horizon scandal

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 17:38
The government begins process of setting up talks for possible compensation for sub-postmasters.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, in hospital after abdominal surgery

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 01/17/2024 - 16:46
Catherine will stay in hospital for up to 14 days, and both she and William have cancelled royal duties.

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