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Killer who fled UK in dinghy jailed for murdering 15-year-old boy

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 17:35
Suliman Altaf was caught trying to flee to France after stabbing his ex-partner's son in Manchester.

Michael McMonagle: Ex-Sinn Féin press officer in court on child sex charges

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 16:30
The former Sinn Féin press officer was arrested after failing to appear at a previous court hearing.

Scottish government loses bid to delay gender reform review

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 16:22
A judicial review of the UK government's block on gender reform legislation is to be held next month.

Eddie Izzard aims to stand in Brighton at next general election

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 15:58
The comedian wants to contest Brighton Pavilion, which is currently held by the Green Party.

Bibby Stockholm: Police probe letter threats to migrant barge firms

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 15:55
The letters vow retaliation against firms working with the Bibby Stockholm asylum seeker barge.

2001: A Space Odyssey library book returned 53 years late

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 15:11
The famous novel was last date-stamped at a library in Scunthorpe in 1969.

Watchdog probe into Greater Manchester Police custody claims

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 15:08
The police watchdog is investigating after a woman claimed she was stripped and assaulted in custody.

British Airways workers to get 13% pay rise

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 13:12
Around 24,000 staff will get a pay increase and one-off payment of £1,000, the Unite union says.

Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival over 'greenwashing'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:39
The climate activist says she cannot attend an event that is sponsored by a firm with links to fossil fuels.

Man jailed for murdering boxer Tyson Fury's cousin

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:37
Rico Burton, 31, the cousin of the world heavyweight boxing champion, was killed last August.

Julien Macdonald: Welsh fashion designer's firm goes into liquidation

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:36
The Welsh fashion designer is a globally renowned name and dressed stars like Beyoncé and J-Lo.

Fewer BTec and Cambridge Technical pupils to face results delays this year

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:08
Some of last year's students say they lost university places when their results were delayed.

North Down beaches: Results of further sea water tests due

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:05
Sea swimmers were advised on Thursday against bathing at a number of beaches due to poor water quality.

Scots swimmer breaks record for Oceans Seven challenge

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:01
Andy Donaldson is the first person to cross the world's seven most dangerous straits within a year.

Queen Elizabeth: No public event for anniversary of late monarch's death

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:00
The King will mark his mother's passing "quietly and privately" on 8 September, royal officials say.

Jeremy Hunt asks regulator to examine extent of debanking

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:43
Chancellor asks watchdog to speed up probe into whether bank accounts are being closed for political views.

Commonwealth War Memorial plan for Bradford city centre

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:41
A tribute to troops from across the Commonwealth is planned for Bradford's memorial garden.

Calvin Buckley on arriving at scene of pregnant girlfriend's crash

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:09
The partner of Frankie Jules-Hough told the BBC the scene of the crash was like "a horror movie"

RAF jets intercept Russian military aircraft during Baltic mission

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:07
Pilots from RAF Lossiemouth intercepted 50 Russian aircraft during a four-month mission in the Baltic.

Wilko: 'Deep concern' in Worksop over store chain's future

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:59
What does the retailer's potential collapse mean for the town where it employs nearly 2,000 people?

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