UK BBC

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:00:58 GMT
Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:14:25 GMT
Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:44:13 GMT
Northern Ireland becomes first in UK to give parents two weeks paid leave for miscarriage
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:58:17 GMT
Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:10:50 GMT
Disability benefits change means my son could lose £200 a month - it's terrifying
Charities say families are facing financial worries as changes to disability benefits come into effect.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:11:36 GMT
Tributes to 'fun, bright' boy, 13, killed in crash
Noah Campbell's family say he was a "talented, versatile sportsman" who was "incredibly well-liked".

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:23:57 GMT
Families battle to reclaim thousands of pounds owed by care operator investigated by BBC
Relatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:02:53 GMT
New youth clubs for anti-social behaviour hotspots
The government has announced eight young futures hubs in areas with high anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:14:48 GMT
Commuter thanks stranger who restarted his heart
Spencer Stevenson says he owes his life to Hollie Page, who gave him CPR at a London railway station.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:49:10 GMT
Missiles thrown at police as illegal rave halted
Dorset Police said the event drew about 2,000 people and more than 100 vehicles.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:05:02 GMT
Families homeless as tree hits houses in Storm Dave
As Storm Dave brought heavy winds to the country, a tree fell into two homes in Kinver.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:59:59 GMT
Man charged with riotous behaviour after football match disorder
The disorder, which happened before the Irish Cup semi-final at Windsor Park, saw fireworks, flares and bottles thrown.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:50:41 GMT
Royals attend Windsor Easter Sunday service
Andrew-Mountbatten Windsor and his family are absent from the traditional family event.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:23:36 GMT
Dad killed after being hit by car named
Four people arrested on suspicion of murder remain in police custody this weekend.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:07:14 GMT
The little girl's belongings that tell the story of the Aberfan disaster
Marylyn Minett’s school book, her dress and her brother’s football will be preserved by Wales’ national museum.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:21:59 GMT
Rolling Stone lends one-tonne sculpture to Longleat
The large bronze work has been loaned to the Wiltshire safari park by guitarist Ronnie Wood.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:59:35 GMT
Water supply issues resolved after three days
South East Water apologised and said it was continuing to release isolated air pockets in the system.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:11:09 GMT
Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter
Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:37:52 GMT
Archbishop prays for Middle East peace in first Easter sermon
Dame Sarah Mullally called for an 'end to the violence and destruction' before a congregation in Canterbury.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:21:11 GMT
'Unbelievable!': Backshall overjoyed at rare sighting of orcas
Steve Backshall spotted two of the UK's last surviving orcas which he described as one of his "greatest British wildlife moments".

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:30:03 GMT
Watch: Carol Kirkwood's funniest moments on air
As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:02:47 GMT
How much screen time is too much for under fives?
The BBC's Vanessa Clarke talks through the government's new advice for children using screens.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:27:38 GMT
Who is the BBC's new director general?
The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:28:14 GMT
The Papers: Trump's 'expletive-laden tirade' and US airman's 'got gun' miracle escape
The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:30 GMT
'I bought the theme park I loved growing up'
New owner James Mellors says he wants to put Lightwater Valley back on the map.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:07:40 GMT
Is taking your cat for a walk good for them or just good for TikTok?
Owners say they train their cats to walk on a lead because letting them outside alone is dangerous.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:08:37 GMT
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo: 'Our new reality show leaves nothing out'
The couple say "nothing is off limits" in a new documentary which follows their pregnancy and parenthood journey.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:06:16 GMT
How rising fuel costs could affect driving lessons
Two bodies which represent driving instructors have sent letters to the UK government.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:27:52 GMT
State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when
The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:49:10 GMT
Missiles thrown at police as illegal rave halted
Dorset Police said the event drew about 2,000 people and more than 100 vehicles.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:44:13 GMT
'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:50:41 GMT
SNP chief told of Linden complaints 10 years ago, says ex-official
Former council leader Jordan Linden was last month found guilty of five sexual assaults against young men.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:59:09 GMT
Paramedic recruitment freeze driving students abroad, as UK-wide impact expected
The Royal College of Paramedics said it expected to see similar recruitment freezes across the UK.

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