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Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:42:28 GMT
National Insurance rise starts to hit pay packets
The prime minister says it is fair for some to face an extra tax burden to pay for health and social care.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 03:23:57 GMT
End of blame game in divorce laws in England and Wales
The most far-reaching change in divorce laws in decades comes into force.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:52:28 GMT
Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case
A High Court judge delivers his verdict after the star was accused of copying grime act Sami Switch.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 02:47:02 GMT
Covid: React study finds latest wave 'may have peaked' in young
But the final React study found "worrying" signs that infections are still rising in those over 55.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:58:54 GMT
Australia landslide: UK family in 'wrong place at wrong time'
A father who died with his son in the Australian mountains is named as lawyer Mehraab Nazir.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:15:37 GMT
Flight cancellations continue due to staff shortages
Passengers facing disruption ahead of Easter, the first holiday since Covid travel restrictions ended.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:09:23 GMT
Covid vaccine festival cost £535 per person jabbed
A festival organised by a London council to encourage vaccination saw just 435 people getting jabbed.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:03:27 GMT
Ex-P&O Ferries chef sues for unfair dismissal
John Lansdown is the only seafarer out of the 800 sacked at short notice to take P&O to a tribunal.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:53:28 GMT
Farming labour shortage could mean price rises, MPs warn
A report calls for a relaxation on requirements to speak English, and to expand seasonal worker visas.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:15:46 GMT
Easter travel: Rail and Tube closures set to disrupt travelling plans
Travellers are being warned to expect long delays over the bank holiday weekend.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:25:27 GMT
Widow says FM let her down over Covid official's death
The widow of top civil servant Andrew Slorance says she is still waiting for answers about his death.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:00:09 GMT
Joy Division and Coronation Street treasures launch British Pop Archive
Handwritten lyrics by Joy Division's Ian Curtis and Granada TV's entire archive are among the items.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:03:47 GMT
UK elections 2022: A really simple guide
Local elections in England, Wales and Scotland, and a general election in Northern Ireland, will happen on 5 May.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:34:20 GMT
Green Party focus on lowering energy bills in election launch
The party vows to ease soaring living costs by insulating people's homes, as May's elections approach.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:35:28 GMT
May 2022 UK elections: How to vote
Voters are choosing councillors in England, Scotland and Wales, and a government in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:42:01 GMT
Election 2022: Is there an election in my area?
National elections in Northern Ireland and local elections in the rest of the UK happen on 5 May 2022.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:04:18 GMT
England local elections 2022: What's at stake for the parties?
Elections in England this year will reflect voters' views on the cost-of-living crisis, says the BBC's Alex Forsyth.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:04:45 GMT
NI election 2022: Why Northern Ireland's election is different
Parties make pledges but the nature of Northern Ireland's government means they're harder to honour.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:19:06 GMT
Covid: Infections may have peaked for some and fewer school absences
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:41:45 GMT
Ukrainian families reflect on their fresh start in Somerset
Two families who fled from the war in Ukraine share their experience of being welcomed to Somerset.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:56:38 GMT
Drag Race UK's Bimini on how Great Yarmouth shaped their career
Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash is proud their home town is "fighting for queer visibility".

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:18:22 GMT
Privatising Channel 4: What could new ownership mean and who might buy it?
What difference could selling the channel to a private owner make for viewers, and who might buy it?

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:46:13 GMT
Team wanted to run post office... in Antarctica
Tasks also include counting penguins and general maintenance, though they will not have running water.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:16:45 GMT
Red Arrows pilot shares favourite photos of team's displays
Wg Cdr Adam Collins says images taken during a North American tour are "burnt into" his memory.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:32:52 GMT
How 'stolen' Darwin notebooks were mysteriously returned
Two books owned by Charles Darwin are left outside Cambridge University library in a pink gift bag.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:51:55 GMT
Who can still get free Covid tests across the UK and can I buy LFTs?
Most people in England no longer get free PCRs or LFTs, and rules vary across the rest of the UK.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:38:01 GMT
John Travolta poses for photos in Norfolk Morrisons and Wetherspoon
The Hollywood star is filming a short movie in Norfolk and is seen out and about in the local area.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:29:14 GMT
War in Ukraine: World must stop 'mass murder' in Europe - Sajid Javid
The health secretary draws comparisons between war in Ukraine and genocide in Bosnia in the 90s.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:31:16 GMT
'Wrong time' for National Insurance rise, says Lib Dem leader
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey believes a cut in VAT would help the 'average family'.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:01:18 GMT
Brain injury: ‘They leave their walking frames and they’re free’
People with brain injuries in Belfast are rediscovering their love of cycling.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:50:15 GMT
Librarian describes ‘joyous’ reaction to Darwin notebooks return
The notebooks, worth millions of pounds, were returned 22 years after they were last seen.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:08:10 GMT
Minecraft used in school to tackle flooding
The Environment Agency is teaming up with school pupils to help tackle problem flooding in the UK.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:10:55 GMT
Breast cancer: 'The moment I saw my new nipple tattoos'
Emily, from Nottingham, received the tattoos following surgery for breast cancer.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:39:23 GMT
Newspaper headlines: 'Stop Putin or dissolve yourself', Zelensky tells UN
Some papers lead on President Zelensky's UN speech while others focus on children caught up in the war.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:25:25 GMT
Rare identical Cheshire triplets were 'one-in-200 million'
Gina and Craig Dewdney reflect on the "best but hardest job" as their three boys turn one.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:17:11 GMT
Stress incontinence: Stigma tackled in women's rugby
Women and girls may quit sport due to stigma surrounding bladder leaks, Jo Perkins says.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:58:19 GMT
Scotland's papers: Marines drug plot and cancer screening fears
Two Royal Marines caught dealing drugs and concerns that breast cancer cases have been missed make the front pages.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:57:54 GMT
Facebook page showing schoolgirl images taken down
An 18-year-old from County Down says it was "pretty disgusting" to find an image of her on the page.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:33:13 GMT
Cost of living: 'I can't afford to charge my mobility scooter'
Robert Hand says his mobility scooter is one of his few ways of getting out.



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