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Sat, 05 Nov 2022 23:32:55 GMT
Nurses set to hold biggest-ever strike
The NHS is braced for the walkout by Royal College of Nursing members in a dispute over pay.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:14:08 GMT
Sunak aware Gavin Williamson faced bullying claim, says MP
PM was told of complaint before he gave Sir Gavin Williamson a cabinet job, former party chair says.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:53:29 GMT
COP27: Rishi Sunak urges world to move faster on renewable energy
The prime minister will travel to the COP27 summit in Egypt on Sunday to discuss climate change.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:50:44 GMT
Why high UK energy bills were decades in the making
Former energy ministers and experts highlight mistakes they say are partly to blame for steep bills.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 08:17:34 GMT
Keir Starmer: Too many people from overseas recruited to NHS
The Labour leader wants to fix the health service staffing crisis by hiring more people from the UK.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:43:49 GMT
Extra bank holiday approved to mark King's coronation
The holiday will fall on Monday, 8 May, two days after the coronation of King Charles III.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:30:49 GMT
Liberal Democrats: Give struggling homeowners £300 a month
People whose mortgage payments had risen more than 10% would get a grant, under the party's plan.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:12:27 GMT
Cardiff head teacher who faced racism fights for change
There are 1,245 head teachers in Wales but Reena Patel is one of only five from an ethnic minority.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:30:25 GMT
WWI: Young Sheffield solider finally buried after death in battle
Herbert Greaves, from Sheffield, died in battle in 1917 but was never properly buried in France.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 20:47:28 GMT
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says DUP won't accept her as first minister
Sinn Féin accuses the UK government of "dithering" over the NI Protocol and restoring Stormont.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:19:01 GMT
Elizabeth line: Direct services open to central London
The expansion means people can go from Heathrow to central London without changing at Paddington.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 06:58:24 GMT
The Wombats: The indie band that never went away
Frontman Murph tells Newsbeat how TikTok could have helped to bring in a legion of younger fans.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 01:21:52 GMT
National Insurance: Will tax cut save me money?
The government's reversal of the 1.25p increase in National Insurance has come into effect.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 01:21:00 GMT
The Art of the Terraces: How football fans led a fashion revolution
The style and fashion of football casuals is celebrated in a new exhibition in Liverpool.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:01:28 GMT
Climate change: Where does Rishi Sunak stand ahead of COP27?
There are signs tackling global warming has moved down the government's agenda, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:09:03 GMT
Cost of living: Pub halves beer and cider choice to survive
A landlord is pinning energy bills to walls to show regulars why the cost of their pint has gone up.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:03:34 GMT
Liberal Democrats eye blue wall seats in wake of Tory turmoil
The party only has 14 MPs but hopes to make the most of hostility towards the government.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 09:35:02 GMT
Shipwreck off Alderney identified as steamship Virago
The "once in a lifetime discovery" was part of the merchant fleet that built the British Empire.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:54:29 GMT
Happy Mondays: Wales saved my life, says Bez
Mark "Bez" Berry now lives with his wife on the Welsh borders where he keeps his own bees.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 09:18:08 GMT
I dream of watching Manchester United but know I never will
A senior Buddhist monk reveals the strength needed to follow a disciplined way of life.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 08:02:50 GMT
The Crown: Seven takeaways from the latest series of Netflix's royal drama
Elizabeth Debicki is perfect as Diana, and John Major's portrayal is a revelation, says Katie Razzall.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:14:26 GMT
Cost of living has made my university flat hostile
Welsh students say rising bills and inflation is leading to awkward conversations with housemates.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 22:23:57 GMT
LGBT: 'There've always been gay people in the countryside'
Tales from rural Ulster's LGBTQ+ communities have been shared at the Bona Palooza festival.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:33:50 GMT
Train strikes: What are the dates and which lines are affected?
Some train strikes have been cancelled but disruption is still expected.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:22:28 GMT
'I'm blind, but loved going on a must-see safari'
Lucy Edwards worried about travelling to Africa, but her senses ended up being delightfully overloaded.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:25:13 GMT
Will falling gas prices mean lower bills?
Higher demand in winter could push up the wholesale gas price before households feel much benefit.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:57:19 GMT
Is it right to raise interest rates in a recession?
An economic downturn would usually mean an easing of rates, but there's inflation to tackle too.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:20:54 GMT
The four-year-old boy with incredible maths skills
Jamie Mohr from West Dunbartonshire can count in six languages and knows 17 times tables.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:22:41 GMT
UK Youth Parliament: ‘We have fire in us to create change’
This is the first time members of the UK Youth Parliament have debated in the House of Commons since 2019.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 02:10:52 GMT
Dyscalculia: ‘Numbers look like a foreign language to me’
BBC Young Reporter Rose, 18, explains how she navigates life with dyscalculia, a maths learning difficulty.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:51:06 GMT
UK migrant language fuelling xenophobia - Albanian PM
Edi Rama strongly criticises "rhetoric" blaming his citizens for the UK's crime and border problems.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:39:32 GMT
Driver and cyclist near misses caught on camera
New research by BBC Panorama highlights the strained relationship between the road users.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:44:32 GMT
Youngest person to use prosthetic legs with computerised knees
Harmonie-Rose has been training with an assistance dog to help her do tasks.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:55:36 GMT
PMQs: Starmer and Sunak on Suella Braverman record
The Labour leader calls on the PM to "get a grip" and a "proper home secretary".

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 06:39:53 GMT
Newspaper headlines: Hacking gang targets VIPs and I'm a Celeb build-up
The front pages cover on a mix of stories including claims British businesses and officials are being targeted by cyber criminals.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:36:20 GMT
Wiltshire Council's new homes plan to help Ukraine refugees
Refugees facing leaving Wiltshire host families may now get a council-bought home leased to them.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 20:49:47 GMT
Ruthin helicopter crash: Racehorse owner Dai Walters in critical care
Dai Walters was one of five people injured after a helicopter crashed in woodland near Ruthin.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 08:56:28 GMT
Will COP27 be any different to the Glasgow summit?
Experts and activists in Scotland discuss the mood music ahead of the next climate conference.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 06:23:16 GMT
COP27: How is Northern Ireland tackling climate change?
As another climate change summit looms, how has Northern Ireland fared since the last one?

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 06:38:27 GMT
Newark ceremonies to mark repatriation of Polish presidents
The remains of the three presidents, who governed in exile, are to be returned to their homeland.



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