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Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:15:56 GMT
Post-Brexit UK to reshape its foreign policy
A review of security and defence also paves the way for the UK to increase stocks of nuclear weapons.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:28:34 GMT
New safety measures after Sarah Everard death
Moves include a pilot scheme to put plain-clothes police in clubs and extra funding for lighting.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:05:28 GMT
Sarah Everard vigil: Woman 'was ignored by police' over exposure report
Georgina Ashby was on her way home from the Sarah Everard vigil when she was confronted by a man.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:42:19 GMT
‘Smell-o-vision’ brings The Gruffalo to life for visually impaired
Cupcakes, grass and musty farmyard smells represent characters in the children’s story The Gruffalo.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:11:15 GMT
Greggs plans 100 new shops despite first losses
The bakery chain is confident of long-term recovery despite sales being hit amid the pandemic

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:52:39 GMT
Banksy prison mural: Rival's name appears on artwork
The street art had originally appeared on the side of Reading Prison at the beginning of March.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:17:05 GMT
Sarah Everard: Met PC removed from duties over 'inappropriate graphic'
The probationary officer had been deployed to Kent in the search operation for Sarah Everard.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:04:30 GMT
New children's commissioner pledges to 'rebuild' childhood
Dame Rachel de Souza wants help for children after the pandemic to be like post-war reconstruction.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:25:36 GMT
Sturgeon to set out dates for easing Scotland's lockdown rules
The Scottish first minister is to set out proposed dates for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at Holyrood.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:30:47 GMT
Sunderland eye hospital replacement plan unveiled
The new hospital on the riverside would replace the 75-year-old facility on Queen Alexandra Road.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:35:31 GMT
Covid-19: Portugal removed from England's travel ban list
Ethiopia, Oman, Somalia and Qatar will be added when changes come into force at 04:00 GMT on Friday.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:34:57 GMT
Covid: UK vaccination surge expected in coming days
All over 50s could be vaccinated ahead of schedule, thanks to good supplies, say experts.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:52:17 GMT
Covid: The inside story of the government's battle against the virus
Twenty of Downing Street's most senior politicians, officials and former officials take you "into the room" where essential Covid decisions were being made.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:28:09 GMT
Cost of living: Hand gel in, white chocolate out
Loungewear and smart watches are other commonly bought goods now used to measure changes in the cost of living.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:25:28 GMT
BBC Young Reporter: 'I learned to walk again during lockdown'
Alfie, 14, from Shropshire, had his leg amputated after being diagnosed with bone cancer.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:18:32 GMT
Covid: Wales' school pupils 'excited and nervous' about return
All remaining primary school children, those studying for exams and some college students return.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:04:53 GMT
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Has Covid changed hospitals for the better?
Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary says some changes made as a result of the pandemic are here to stay.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:03:24 GMT
How do we know Covid vaccines are safe?
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:06:51 GMT
When will I be able to see my mum?
Mother's Day is hard if your mother is overseas and you don't know when you'll be able to travel again.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 01:38:40 GMT
Local elections: Covid-19 pandemic 'biggest issue for voters'
The survey from the University of Essex also reveals the impact of the pandemic on mental health.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:52:01 GMT
Covid: First death recorded on Isle of Man in four months
Chief minister Howard Quayle describes the death as "a painful reminder of how dangerous this virus is".

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:14:15 GMT
Covid vaccine lowers cases in Scotland's healthcare worker families
Vaccination of Scotland's healthcare workers has lowered the rate of infection for people they live with.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:03:46 GMT
Cancer and stories of treatment in lockdown
Nearly 50 cancer charities send a stark warning about the impact Covid-19 has had on UK cancer care.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:14:44 GMT
'Solidarity and survival': Streamed play has Sheffield songs and steel
A streamed play marries monologues about "strength" with songs by Sheffield's musical heroes.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:28:47 GMT
Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days'
Users of the betting company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the operation was suspended.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:42:08 GMT
'Thorntons says it's closing stores - but we're still open'
Mark Rees and wife Katy say they've had worried calls from staff after the chocolate maker said all stores would close.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:09:37 GMT
'The last year for theatre has been hell'
One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:12:55 GMT
So you want a career in building computer games?
A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:14:18 GMT
Sarah Everard vigil: 'All I wanted was to stand with other women'
Why hundreds of women felt compelled to take part in the vigil for Sarah Everard - despite being told it was cancelled.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:31:28 GMT
What is the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and how will it change protests?
Public protests have pushed the government's controversial new police bill into the spotlight.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 01:06:05 GMT
Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'
The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:05:35 GMT
How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people
The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:42:20 GMT
What checks were made on PPE contracts?
One city trader with no experience in PPE deals, was given an £880,000 contract from the government.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:11:03 GMT
Isleworth allotment redevelopment: 'You can't build a community on concrete'
Developers have proposed to convert part of Park Road Allotments in Isleworth into housing.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:46:44 GMT
Sarah Everard vigil: Women arrested at Clapham gathering
Two of the women at the vigil for Sarah Everard tell BBC News about being handcuffed at the event.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:12:00 GMT
Why are flowers getting more expensive?
Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:33:06 GMT
Jess Phillips: 'Women don't matter as much as statues'
Jess Phillips MP tells Andrew Marr that laws need to change to better protect women.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:48:50 GMT
Newspaper headlines: UK defends Oxford jab and vigil policing fallout
Decisions by EU countries to pause the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine leads the papers.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:14:42 GMT
Sarah Everard: Met Police officer Wayne Couzens due at Old Bailey
PC Wayne Couzens is to appear at the Old Bailey accused of murdering and kidnapping the 33-year-old.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:40:33 GMT
Scotland's papers: Oxford jab 'safe' and probe into Scots bank collapse
Regulators defend the vaccine and an inquiry into the collapse of a community bank make the front pages.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:27:02 GMT
Education minister wants full primary school return next week
The return of some outdoor activities, such as golf, will also be discussed at an executive meeting later.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:56:21 GMT
Covid in Wales: Hold inquiry after pandemic, Mark Drakeford says
Mark Drakeford's comments come on the anniversary of first death with Covid in Wales.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:48:36 GMT
Manchester Arena attack survivor preparing for charity climb
Martin Hibbert suffered 22 shrapnel wounds in the blast at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.



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