Some asylum seekers who arrive on small boats will be sent to the country as part of a £120m trial.

Justice minister Lord David Wolfson criticises the "scale, context and nature" of breaches.

Nearly half of patients have to wait four hours or more before being treated and discharged in A&E.

An obligation for firms to take Covid precautions ends on Monday, the Welsh government announces.

The Valneva jab is manufactured using technology similar to how flu shots are made.

The bonus will only be paid to those who can join before July as the industry battles to find new staff.

The region's ambulance service is having to suspend sending vehicles to some non-urgent calls.

"Eureka moment" sees baby Thea diagnosed with rare genetic condition and given a new chance at life.

The new laws, nine years in the making, allow bars to open as normal after decades of restrictions.

Under a new scheme, money will be available for work on flood-hit properties to prevent repeat damage.

New technology is helping rescue teams search for lost climbers on Britain's highest peaks.

Douglas Stuart reflects on growing up in a working class Glasgow family to winning the Booker Prize.

Local elections in England, Wales and Scotland, and a general election in Northern Ireland, will happen on 5 May.

Voters are choosing councillors in England, Scotland and Wales, and a government in Northern Ireland.

National elections in Northern Ireland and local elections in the rest of the UK happen on 5 May 2022.

Your introduction to the local council elections taking place on 5 May.

Parties make pledges but the nature of Northern Ireland's government means they're harder to honour.

Elections in England this year will reflect voters' views on the cost-of-living crisis, says the BBC's Alex Forsyth.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

Scientists think they have now uncovered a mystery cause of this incurable disease.

Millions of people who bought dogs during the pandemic are now returning to work.

Community organisers want to see more black and Asian teenagers voting in the council elections.

Teachers are discussing how best to tackle pornography and its impact on children - and staff.

The prime minister and chancellor are in uncharted waters over fines for breaking lockdown laws.

Former academy player Alfie Cain has written a play on the impact of failing to become a footballer.

Boris Johnson has been fined for attending a birthday party, thrown for him during a Covid lockdown.

The prime minister confirmed he paid the fine in full, and says he wanted to offer a full apology.

The Labour leader says "Britain deserves better" after the pair were fined for breaking Covid lockdown.

Michael Fabricant says Boris Johnson needs to apologise after being fined for breaking Covid lockdown.

Jackie Green's mother died in December 2020, the same day as one of the alleged Downing Street parties.

The BBC's reporter Tim Muffett talks through how politicians got investigated over lockdown rules.

Reports that Boris Johnson could face more fines over Partygate and plans for Channel migrants to be processed in Rwanda lead the papers.

Police are searching for the rider of a blue Suzuki motorcycle that struck a two-year-old boy.

Tourism boss hopes for a big Easter weekend, but thinks foreign holidays will draw some away.

The legal requirement to wear face coverings in many indoor settings will end next Monday.

A paper says a lack of teaching about the NI conflict leaves "partisan narratives unchallenged".