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Protests ahead of Northamptonshire County Council crisis talks

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 17:47
The local authority is holding an emergency meeting in a bid to save £70m by next March.

Raids target 'industrial' benefit fraud

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 17:47
Police Scotland's Operation Arnos targeted addresses in Govanhill, Glasgow, linked to a crime gang.

MP Keith Vaz accused of bullying Commons clerks

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 17:26
The ex-home affairs committee chairman is accused of bullying clerks in the Commons, BBC learns.

Grenfell fire: Government to manage site after police probe

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 17:16
Survivors, who feared the council would take charge of the site, say they are "relieved" about the decision.

World Cup 2030: FA considers England bid to host tournament

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 17:07
England could potentially host the 2030 World Cup, with the Football Association considering a bid to stage the tournament.

Fields medal: UK refugee wins 'biggest maths prize'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 17:06
One of the most prestigious prizes in mathematics are awarded at a ceremony in Brazil.

House of Fraser rescue deal falls through

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 16:52
The department store chain's potential new Chinese owner is abandoning a £70m takeover deal.

Labour 'shaken to the core' by anti-Semitism row

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 16:11
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says Labour needs to "get out there" and fight anti-Semitism.

'My stalker had 13 other victims'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 14:57
Zoe Dronfield is campaigning for a national register of serial stalkers to help flag offenders to police.

What TV show is inspiring new baby names?

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 14:53
New analysis charts how film, television and music and has inspired the rise and fall of baby names.

New Zealand shop battles in court over Weetabix imports

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 14:45
A New Zealand store owner faces a trademark fight from local cereal Weet-Bix.

Freemasons accept transgender women who joined as men

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 14:44
The men-only United Grand Lodge of England says Freemasons who transition deserve compassion.

Savers told 'don't expect too much'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 14:22
UK interest rates are widely expected to increase on Thursday, but that might not help savers.

BBC West Side Story Prom recasts Maria after 'whitewashing' backlash

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 14:01
Mikaela Bennett will replace Sierra Boggess in the lead role of Maria.

BBC criticised after Wings Over Scotland has YouTube channel removed

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 13:34
Pro-independence blogger Wings Over Scotland questions why the broadcaster asked for his videos to be removed.

A guide to Labour Party anti-Semitism claims

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 13:00
The roots of the row over Jeremy Corbyn's party and claims of anti-Semitism.

Tommy Robinson bailed after Court of Appeal win

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 12:01
The far-right activist admitted contempt of court after filming outside a trial in Leeds.

Estranged couple's Islamic marriage ruled void by judge

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 12:00
A High Court judge says an estranged couple's Islamic wedding falls within the scope of English law.

Universal Credit hands power to abusers, MPs say

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 11:36
A single Universal Credit payment per household allows abusers to control family finances, MPs say.

David Hasselhoff marries Welsh girlfriend in Italy

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 08/01/2018 - 11:25
Former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff marries Hayley Roberts at a private ceremony in Italy.

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