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Commuters warned of icy roads as cold snap continues to freeze UK
Temperatures could fall as low as -16C on Thursday night, forecasters say.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:00:27 GMT
People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions
The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:50:23 GMT
Grooming still happening in Oxford, ex-investigator says
Simon Morton says perpetrators are operating in plain sight and the "guys we couldn't catch are still out there".
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:56:15 GMT
Half of English county councils set to ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 01:33:09 GMT
Mother 'not surprised' son killed on London bus
Kelyan Bokassa was groomed by gangs from the age of six years old, his mother Mary Bokassa said.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:42:00 GMT
Food prices 'not going anywhere but up', say retailers
Higher tax and wages will push up prices in the second half of the year, the British Retail Consortium says.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 01:47:19 GMT
Pound falls as borrowing costs rise to highest since 2008
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts, as Treasury seeks to reassure markets.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 01:16:39 GMT
Rural village fake Aldi map prank 'causes havoc'
Residents say a fake Aldi placed on Google Maps caused a stream of cars to travel to their village.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:01:14 GMT
Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government
The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:44:59 GMT
CPS given file over Premier League footballer rape claims
The prosecution service will make a charging decision after being handed an evidence file by police.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:16:40 GMT
MP calls for Letby retrial, claims 'no hard evidence'
Sir David Davis claims case notes reveal that the conviction of Lucy Letby was based on flawed evidence.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:01:02 GMT
Man arrested over murder of woman outside church
An 18-year-old man is arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Michelle Sadio in Harlesden.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:03:07 GMT
'Europe's biggest battery farm' built on coal mine
Developers confirms £800m investment across two sites in Scotland to support the growth in renewables
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:06:45 GMT
UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over death of Paralympian
UK Athletics is charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:44:50 GMT
Body found in search for British men missing in Italian mountains
Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, had not been heard from since 1 January.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:47:35 GMT
Two murder arrests over baby's death
A woman, 24, and a man, 25, are arrested on suspicion of murder, police say.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:46:41 GMT
Liam Payne cause of death confirmed as polytrauma
Polytrauma is a term for someone who has sustained traumatic injuries to their body and organ systems.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:40:03 GMT
'Largest recorded UK catfish' caught in Essex lake
Shaun Ing and friends used a body bag left over from Halloween to help lift the giant fish.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:52:24 GMT
MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:50:00 GMT
SAS had golden pass to get away with murder, inquiry told
In a closed-door hearing, a former senior UK Special Forces officer tells a public inquiry he believes the SAS "was carrying out murders".
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:46:21 GMT
Rugby star's car found in 7ft of water - inquest
An inquest into Tom Voyce's death hears his car was found in the River Aln, four days before his body.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:10:40 GMT
Paedophile who stalked and stabbed girl jailed for 38 years
As well as almost killing a 15-year-old, Ellis Dismore threatened other girls online, a court hears.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:33:13 GMT
Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk, study finds
Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:08:13 GMT
Met to investigate handling of Al Fayed complaints
The force is currently reviewing 21 allegations made before the former Harrods boss died in 2023.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:20:09 GMT
Rolls-Royce expands to build bespoke cars for super-rich
The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:16:10 GMT
Bid to halt children's bill sickening, says Phillipson
The education secretary criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:28:35 GMT
Musk's 'disinformation' endangering me, says Phillips
The tech billionaire and Trump adviser has fiercely criticised the safeguarding minister in recent days.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:43:13 GMT
The latest forecast covering the UK
BBC weather presenter Darren Bett has the latest UK forecast for Tuesday.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:06:51 GMT
Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire
Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:33:10 GMT
'My drive is reviving the culture of stone lifting'
A Cumbria farmer is on a mission to track down England's ancient lifting stones.
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:12:44 GMT
Explosion caught on doorbell camera
Residents in the village were shocked after hearing a very loud bang and seeing a large orange flame.
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 17:41:48 GMT
The road plagued by works for 23 years
The roadworks have been in place since before wifi, smartphones and social media.
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:05:11 GMT
The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'
Wednesday's headlines include wildfires in LA and economists warning of rising government borrowing costs.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:45 GMT
Sound Of 2025: Ezra Collective are 'keeping music real'
Ezra Collective cap an extraordinary year by being named runners-up in BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:04:13 GMT
What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:10:33 GMT
'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'
Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:10:17 GMT
BBC Sound of 2025: Barry Can't Swim is a new dance music superstar
The producer and DJ from Edinburgh is revealed in third place on the BBC's Sound of 2025 list.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:51:55 GMT
Men on secret 1970s pro-paedophile list could still work with children today
A small number have been identified from a 300-strong group of adults who called for legal sex with children.
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:02:45 GMT
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:33:31 GMT

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