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Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:54:26 GMT
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak reject calls to resign over lockdown fines
The PM and chancellor apologise for attending a party in lockdown, but pledge to stay in post.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:37:49 GMT
P&O ferry detained over deficiencies - coastguard
The Spirit of Britain cannot sail until further inspection as concerns brew over Dover travel disruption.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:44:53 GMT
Soaring petrol costs drive inflation to 30-year high
Prices went up by 7% in the 12 months to March, as food, fuel and energy prices continued to climb.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:44:58 GMT
Edward Colston statue case sent to Court of Appeal
The attorney general is seeking clarification of the law after the Colston case leads to "uncertainty".

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:49:22 GMT
Ukraine: British man fighting in Mariupol 'forced to surrender'
The family of Aiden Aslin says he told them his unit has no weapons left to fight with.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:30:22 GMT
Gilbert Gottfried: Stars pay tribute to late comedian and actor
The stand-up comedian and actor, known for his roles in Aladdin and Problem Child, has died aged 67.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:48:32 GMT
UK officials investigate 74 child hepatitis cases
One potential cause could be adenoviruses, but health experts are also looking at links to Covid-19.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:56:31 GMT
Mother of murdered Sophie Lancaster and hate crime campaigner dies
Sylvia Lancaster was appointed an OBE for her campaign work after her daughter's murder.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:04:45 GMT
Poisoned Novichok police officer Nick Bailey settles over case
Nick Bailey fell seriously ill after being contaminated with the nerve agent at Sergei Skripal's home.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:08 GMT
Police anti-terror database was 'not fit for purpose'
A database used to investigate extremists had serious flaws when rolled out, a former police officer says.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:36:13 GMT
Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (Agg: 5-4 aet): Blues suffer agonising Champions League exit
Chelsea's reign as European champions comes to an agonising end despite beating Real Madrid on a night of high drama at the Bernabeu Stadium.

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.

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.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:23:20 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.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:42:01 GMT
Local elections 2022: A simple guide to English council elections
Your introduction to the local council elections taking place on 5 May.

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.

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.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:46:22 GMT
Online porn: 'My pupils ask me about violence'
Teachers are debating how best to tackle pornography and its impact on children - and staff.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:51:51 GMT
Partygate fines: Are Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak finished?
The prime minister and chancellor are in uncharted waters over fines for breaking lockdown laws.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:58:09 GMT
Minnie the Minx: The children's champion still smashing stereotypes
The Beano star remains a children's champion, as artwork by her first female artist goes on display.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:54:00 GMT
My Job: 'I like breaking the prison officer stereotype'
Mica has been working at HMP Portland in Dorset, which houses over 500 prisoners, for five years.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:20:17 GMT
How posh British schools are branching out in Asia
A growing number of leading British public schools are opening campuses in the region.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:59:21 GMT
Ros Atkins on… PM’s lockdown party fine
Boris Johnson has been fined for attending a birthday party, thrown for him during a Covid lockdown.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:26:08 GMT
Boris Johnson apologises after lockdown fine, but will 'deliver mandate'
The prime minister confirmed he paid the fine in full, and says he wanted to offer a full apology.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:52:33 GMT
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak 'have to go' after lockdown party fines - Starmer
The Labour leader says "Britain deserves better" after the pair were fined for breaking Covid lockdown.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:47:37 GMT
Boris Johnson behaved like teachers, nurses in having lockdown work drinks - Tory MP
Michael Fabricant says Boris Johnson needs to apologise after being fined for breaking Covid lockdown.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:18:54 GMT
Lockdown fines mean PM broke the law - Covid bereaved
Jackie Green's mother died in December 2020, the same day as one of the alleged Downing Street parties.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:22:41 GMT
How police got involved in Downing Street breaches
The BBC's reporter Tim Muffett talks through how politicians got investigated over lockdown rules.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:37:55 GMT
The Papers: PM refuses to quit and Russia plans eastern assault
A fine issued to Boris Johnson over a lockdown party and signs that Russian forces are gathering in the Donbas lead the papers.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:48:54 GMT
Nursing body complains about MP's lockdown drink comments
Michael Fabricant's claim nurses and teachers would drink in staff rooms is demoralising, RCN says.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:32:57 GMT
Elections 2022: Black and Asian people urged to vote
Community organisers want to see more black and Asian teenagers voting in the council elections.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:57:52 GMT
Clearing NHS backlog will take years, Glasgow doctor warns
One senior medic says health boards will face extra pressures long after the pandemic recedes.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:11:05 GMT
GP telephone-first system 'here to stay'
The Royal College of GPs accepts there are problems, but says the system is best way to meet demand.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:35:52 GMT
Homes for Ukraine: 'We're one extended family now'
A family speaks of being one of the first to welcome Ukrainian refugees into their home.



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