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Plastic bags that biodegrade to nothing?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 21:22
It sounds like the perfect solution, but critics say it failed their test.

Windrush scandal: Compensation could be capped under proposed scheme

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 20:15
The Home Office announces a consultation on its plans to compensate victims of the Windrush scandal.

Grenfell firefighter: 'I carried girl down nine floors'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 19:09
Firefighter Harry Bettinson was still on probation at the time of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Plan to teach all children first aid

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 18:40
It comes after an inquiry into the Manchester bombing found that many adults lacked life-saving skills.

UK's largest Lego event under way in Glasgow

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 18:19
A 200,000-brick elephant is one of the centrepieces of Bricklive, billed as the UK's largest Lego convention, in Glasgow.

Ipswich school converts a helicopter into a classroom

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 18:08
A school's site manager came up with the idea after watching a television programme.

Could this 'biodegradable bag' cut plastic pollution?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 18:01
A British company says their bags biodegrade to nothing, but not everyone is convinced.

The dramatic effect of the UK heatwave

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 17:58
The recent hot weather has seen waterfalls dry up and lush, green grass turn yellow.

Blair: PM's Brexit 'doesn't honour public mandate'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 17:45
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair says Theresa May's approach to Brexit "doesn’t honour what most people who voted for Brexit think".

Scottish wildcat: 'Rarest kittens' in the world rescued

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 17:28
Two orphaned Scottish wildcat kittens have been rescued, giving hope to an endangered species.

'Hitman' wanted over Amsterdam cafe shooting

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 17:14
The 55-year-old victim from Sale was shot in the head in what Dutch police believe was a gangland feud.

Tory chief whip Julian Smith under fire in pairing row

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 17:10
Julian Smith faces pressure after an MP was told to break a pact and take part in a key Brexit vote.

Woman awarded £100k after husband's death mid-divorce

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 15:16
Cathryn Craven argued she would have reconciled had her husband not been killed by a speeding driver.

Burberry burns bags, clothes and perfume worth millions

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 15:00
The fashion firm destroyed £28m of unwanted stock last year in a bid to protect its brand.

Parents set to lose right to veto sex education at age 15

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 14:43
Pupils should be able to request sex education against their parents' wishes, the government says.

Footage shows puppy being rescued from roof in Plymouth

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 14:07
Thatch, a 12-week-old Hungarian Vizsla, climbed out of a skylight and had to rescued by firefighters.

Manchester students deface poem by 'racist' Kipling

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 14:00
Union leaders painted over the author's most famous poem in protest at his support for the British Empire.

Transgender at school: Students share mixed experiences

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 13:13
Two teenagers share their experiences of being transgender school students.

London Bridge survivors' bravery recognised

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 13:11
London Bridge attack survivors are awarded for their bravery by the Queen.

Sir Tom Jones postpones Chester show due to illness

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 12:33
It comes after the 78-year-old singer cancelled a show on Wednesday because of a bacterial infection.

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