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UK ramps up powers to block foreign takeover deals

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 20:31
Proposed new rules will mean any takeover deal could be investigated by the government.

Canvey teenager jailed for crashing BMW into five men

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 18:27
The 18-year-old had taken his dad's car without permission to put a bet on when he hit the victims.

Tour de France: Geraint Thomas' rise from humble beginnings

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 18:19
Thomas' former coach said he discovered cycling by chance when leaving a swimming pool aged nine.

UK heatwave: Met Office says stay out of the sun

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 17:12
A heat health alert has been issued for parts of England, on the hottest day of the year so far.

Islamic State 'Beatles' duo: UK stance 'a rare decision'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 17:08
It emerged the UK would not oppose the use of the death penalty if the pair were extradited to the US.

As National Album Day launches, here's why 'albums need protecting'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 16:48
As BBC Music announces National Album Day fans, musicians and industry experts explain what they love about them.

Plenty of Fish rapist Lee Savage jailed

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 16:33
Lee Savage met his victims on the dating website and mounted a persistent campaign to rape them.

Bob Higgins trial: Ex-football coach guilty of sex assault charge

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 16:27
Ex-Southampton FC coach Bob Higgins was accused of assaulting 24 boys between 1971 and 1996.

Where could Channel 4 be moving to next year?

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 16:20
Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds are all in the running to host the company's new national headquarters.

Ziggy Star-crust? Bowie rarity found in bread basket

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 15:51
The 1963 demo tape features a 16-year-old Bowie singing with his first band, The Konrads.

Heathrow scanner trial could bring end to airport liquid ban

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 15:50
Advanced X-ray machines are on trial that can detect explosives and screen items inside bags.

Man dies after robbed on mobility scooter in Crawley street

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 15:48
An elderly man has died after suffering a cardiac arrest following a robbery in Crawley on Sunday.

Bright colours at funerals 'unfair on children'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 15:29
TV presenter Colin Brazier asks mourners at his wife's funeral to keep with tradition and wear black.

'Memory cop' honoured for identifying 1,000 suspects

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 15:19
PCSO Andy Pope, nicknamed "memory man", has recognised more than 1,000 suspects in five years.

Beetham Tower: Woman attacked in Manchester Hilton hotel

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 15:12
Six people are arrested after the attack in a room at Manchester's Beetham Tower.

Wheelchair user from Edinburgh climbs Snowdon

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 13:38
Rich Osborn from Edinburgh has taken part in a charity climb of Snowdon, with other 14 teams.

The dried parks and parched lawns of Britain

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 13:25
How this summer's heatwave has changed the UK's landscape

Drag teen banned from Dudley school talent show

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 12:34
Lewis Bailey, 14, dressed in drag for non-uniform day and will join stars of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Trowbridge platform edge child not in danger, says dad

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 12:33
Ian Stanton said he was looking out for approaching trains so his six-year-old was "not in danger".

Cwmbran drink-driver stole minibus with passengers on

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 07/23/2018 - 12:21
James Powell laughed as minibus passengers begged him to halt a high-speed joyride, a court hears.

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