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Energy firms allowed to restart force-fitting prepayment meters

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 10:40
Regulator Ofgem has given three companies permission to force-fit prepayment meters in homes.

Welcome to Wrexham Emmys: Ryan Reynolds' tribute to city

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 10:34
The star uses his Marvel character Deadpool to thank judges as Welcome to Wrexham picks up awards.

Roger Daltrey stepping down as curator of Teenage Cancer Trust gigs

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 10:15
The Who star will curate one last year, featuring Robert Plant, Noel Gallagher and Young Fathers.

Carlisle: Rock thrown from M6 footbridge smashes into HGV cab

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 10:13
Police say the HGV driver and passenger narrowly avoided being hurt.

Idris Elba calls on politicians to ban 'zombie knives' and machetes

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 09:53
The acting star is calling on the government to do more to tackle knife crime.

Troubles legacy act: UK challenges Ireland on legal move

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 09:49
NI secretary writes to Irish foreign affairs minister questioning timing of legal action.

Derek Draper: Kate Garraway thanks supporters as she deals with 'pain' of husband's death

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 09:42
Kate Garraway says messages of support mean "so much" after the death of her husband Derek Draper.

Post Office scandal: 'Someone needs to be accountable' - ex-sub postmaster

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 08:23
Former sub postmaster Tracy Felstead was sent to prison at the age of 19, after being found guilty of false accounting, theft and fraud

Izzy Judd: 'Music let my brother in a coma connect with us'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 07:07
Rupert Johnston was left brain damaged after a car crash, but his prolific musical ability lives on.

Families call for action amid prison deaths inquiry

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 07:00
Katie Allan and William Lindsay took their own lives within four months at Polmont prison.

'No merger' for Redcar and Cleveland Council as it cuts overspend

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 06:43
It has been suggested Redcar and Cleveland could merge with Middlesbrough over financial issues.

Fugitive Nicholas Rossi faces 15 years in jail if convicted of rape

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 06:41
Nicholas Rossi was extradited from Scotland on Friday to face trial over the rape of two women in Utah.

Wandsworth: Man arrested after woman killed in crash

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 06:35
The woman, 25, was a pillion passenger on a motorcycle and died in hospital the day after the crash.

Jeremy Hunt urges Thames Water to 'get a grip' on outage payouts

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 06:20
Jeremy Hunt says many Surrey constituents have complained about issues with Thames Water payouts.

Raac: Mum calls for exam help for pupils affected by school closures

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 06:11
Siobhan McKenna says the disruption has had a "terrible impact" on her daughter.

'I told police who my burglar was - but they did nothing'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 06:10
A woman who was burgled - and identified the offender from CCTV - says officers would not question him.

'I can't stay silent' on knife crime, Idris Elba says

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 06:07
The actor is teaming up with victims' families to demand action - and releasing a single called Knives Down.

Back-to-school illness advice offered to parents

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 03:11
Health officials explain when to keep your child at home and how to stop the spread of bugs.

Ministers to meet to discuss Post Office Horizon scandal

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 01:56
Discussions will be held over options to help people convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal.

BT Group to turn old street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 00:11
Up to 60,000 could be converted to tackle a shortfall in electric car charging points, the group says.

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