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Morrisons 'quiet hour' for autistic shopping introduced

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:40
Stores will dim lights, turn music off and avoid using the tannoy on Saturdays from 09:00 to 10:00.

Theresa May announces new environment bill

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:11
PM commits to laws that will ensure environmental protection improves - but not everyone is convinced.

'Last chance' to save 'too tall' Stoke-on-Trent house

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 09:47
The owner of a house deemed too tall by officials is accused of a "blatant disregard" for the rules.

Sports Direct profits fall after £85m hit on Debenhams stake

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 09:32
The sports retailer's results are hit after the value of its stake in the department store chain falls.

'Racism is becoming more overt'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 09:02
The black student subjected to a racist monkey 'joke'

Trafalgar Square catwalk for body positivity

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 08:39
A pop-up catwalk in Trafalgar Square invites people of all shapes and sizes to show body positivity.

New operational service medal recognises fight against IS

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 04:39
British drone pilots and intelligence staff will also be awarded medals for their efforts since 2014.

New Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab set for talks with EU

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 03:53
Dominic Raab will meet the bloc's chief negotiator, as the EU warns states to step up plans for no deal.

Police must tackle hate crime problems, says watchdog

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 03:18
A watchdog warns there is a "real possibility" such offences will increase after the UK leaves the EU.

Brexit: Watchdog warns of need to issue driving permits

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 03:11
Up to seven million international permits will be needed if the UK and EU do not agree to recognise driving.

Lidl bottom of recyclable packaging survey, says Which?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 02:41
Consumer group Which? says up to a third of plastic packaging in supermarkets is not easily recyclable.

London Bridge terror attack heroes on Civilian Gallantry List

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 01:50
Eight people who helped others during the terror attack are among 20 honoured by the Queen for gallantry.

Poverty link to early death 'scandalous'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 01:37
Places with the highest premature mortality rates include Manchester, Blackpool, Middlesbrough and Hull.

'Period poverty led me to become homeless'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 01:14
Stevie-Jo Pasing's family could not afford to buy her sanitary products during her school years.

Heatwave: Is there more crime in hot weather?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 01:11
Police forces are experiencing record numbers of 999 calls.

The Sheffield estate where the garage has become an art gallery

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 01:08
A once-notorious housing estate in Sheffield is getting an art gallery - in its old garage block.

Five charts describe the UK's sensible youth

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 01:08
Look at five charts showing how under-25s are bucking trends by shunning vices.

What to take to a festival: Friends, drink... and a giant bar chart

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 01:07
Can statistics help you enjoy a music festival? Newsbeat gets geeky and heads to 2000 Trees in Gloucestershire to find out.

Lord Patten: 'I've never seen so much animosity in Conservatives'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 00:55
Former Conservative chairman Lord Patten on the party's toxic atmosphere - and Boris Johnson.

2018 Riba Stirling shortlist in pictures

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 00:39
Six buildings have been selected for the shortlist of this year's prestigious Riba Stirling award.

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