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Boris Johnson's lawyers confident of cancelling court judgement

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 11:06
A county-court order against the PM for a debt of £535 was over a claim of defamation, it has emerged.

Universal credit fraud and error at new high

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 10:59
Figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show £8.4bn was lost in 2020-21.

Travel firms warned over summer holiday refunds

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 10:52
Companies will be breaking the law if they delay or refuse refunds, warns the competition watchdog.

Scottish islands close to completing first dose Covid jabs

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 10:27
Western Isles and Shetland health boards have given more than 86% of their eligible populations their first Covid jab.

Covid-19: Theatres in Northern Ireland could reopen on 21 June

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 10:20
It is not clear if it will be discussed when ministers meet later to review lockdown restrictions.

BT vows to give 5m more homes fast broadband

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 09:39
The telecoms giant says its new full-fibre investment strategy could create up to 7,000 jobs.

Salford sex assault: Girl, 13, robbed on way to school

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 08:55
The teenager was walking through a park in Salford when she was attacked, police say.

Sex education 'could bring conflict with parents and governors'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 06:41
More prescriptive relationships and sex education has been discussed at a Stormont committee.

St Paul's Cathedral could close without tourism cash

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 06:27
The world-famous cathedral has seen its finances devastated by the pandemic.

Covid in Scotland: Why lockdown is no joke for comedy clubs

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 06:10
For comedy promoters, the experience of the past year has been anything but amusing.

How viral pianist with dementia is helping others

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 05:54
When Paul Harvey's piano playing went viral, it inspired a donation of £1 million to charity.

The NHS Covid legacy - long waits and lives at risk

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 04:58
One in four hospitals sees long waits balloon, as NHS warned backlog will take years to tackle.

David Cameron to face MPs over Greensill lobbying

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 02:19
The former prime minister will be asked about his messages to ministers on behalf of the finance firm.

Eid: 'You can be Muslim and still enjoy playing football'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 01:27
For young Muslim footballers like Omar and Rahma, it's vital that faith and football go together.

Courts could punish paedophiles on intent not harm

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 00:44
Under the plans judges could treat offenders caught in stings the same as those who harm real children.

Tommy Mallet: 'I don't read emails longer than five words'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 00:19
The Only Way Is Essex star Tommy Mallet opens up about the challenges he has faced with literacy and dyslexia.

The plasterer redecorating domestic violence survivors' homes

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 00:18
Naima-Ben Moussa, who offers her services for free, believes more needs to be done to support victims.

Buyer demand outstrips homes on market

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 00:17
A slowdown in homes being put on the market in April is leading to higher prices, surveyors say.

Falkland Islands: Veterans reunite after almost 40 years

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 00:15
Navy veteran David reaches out to other survivors of an event that killed 12 crew members.

HS2 high-speed rail project begins underground tunnel

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 05/13/2021 - 00:10
At 170m long, "Florence" is the largest ever tunnelling machine to be used on a UK rail project.

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