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world-36659258 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-36659258 | Profile: Duterte the controversial 'strongman' of the Philippines | Rodrigo Duterte was elected president of the Philippines in 2016 by a landslide win on the back of hardline promises to tackle crime and corruption. | He has since attracted intense controversy for a bloody drug war and a string of controversial remarks deemed offensive or sexist by many observers. He has also been criticised by the international community and rights groups that say his policies amount to human rights abuses. Despite international condemnation, he re... |
uk-wales-mid-wales-41004076 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-41004076 | Green Man Festival tents donated to refugees in France | Revellers at the Green Man Festival in Powys have donated hundred of tents and sleeping bags to refugees. | The Newport to Calais Aid Collective accepted the donations at the music festival, held at the Glanusk Estate in Crickhowell, over the weekend. They will be sent to France, where activists say many migrants and refugees are still sleeping rough after "the Jungle" camp's closure. The collective said the donations would ... |
10361650 | https://www.bbc.com/news/10361650 | Spending cuts 'are threatening construction jobs' | Government spending cuts could lead to thousands of construction job losses and longer housing waiting lists, a campaign group has warned. | The National Housing Federation said it believed the housing budget could be cut by up to 32% over four years. This could lead to 200,000 construction jobs being lost or not created, and 350,000 people being added to housing waiting lists in England, it said. The government is set to announce cuts in the Budget on Tues... |
health-48283242 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48283242 | Cannabis meds: 'I risk criminal record to help my child' | Anthony Clarry has had to get used to breaking the law. Once a month he smuggles two cannabis-based medicines into the UK for his five-year-old daughter Indie-Rose, who has a rare form of severe epilepsy. | Fergus WalshMedical correspondent@BBCFergusWalshon Twitter Speaking minutes after clearing customs at Stansted Airport, he told the BBC: "Every time I come back from the Netherlands I am really anxious that they might stop me and then I risk a criminal record, and also having Indie's medicine taken away which would pot... |
uk-england-suffolk-49241475 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-49241475 | Cannabis plant waste found fly-tipped in Suffolk village | Dozens of cannabis plants that have been fly-tipped in a small village could pose a health risk to the public, a council said. | A mound of about 50 bin bags full of "remnants" of marijuana plants were dumped in Henstead, near Lowestoft in Suffolk, on Friday. People are being warned not to touch the waste as it could contain spores which can cause health problems. Suffolk Police is working with the council to investigate the fly-tipping. A spoke... |
uk-scotland-53203877 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53203877?intlink_from_url=&link_location=live-reporting-story | No decision on European holidays from Scotland | Scottish Ministers say they have not yet taken a decision on easing restrictions on holiday travel, despite an announcement from the UK government. | A UK government spokesman said blanket restrictions on travel to some European countries will be relaxed from 6 July. The UK government has powers over border controls. However, health protection issues on overseas travel must be supported by Scottish government regulations because health is a devolved matter. Scottish... |
entertainment-arts-23417708 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23417708 | EastEnders reflects Royal birth | A specially-filmed scene was inserted into Tuesday's edition of EastEnders, marking the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son. | Dot Cotton and Abi Branning were seen discussing the new arrival in the episode, broadcast at 19:30 BST. The birth was confirmed shortly after 20:30 on Monday. Some 2.6 million viewers were watching rolling coverage on BBC One when the announcement came. About 7.1 million heard the news during an ad break on ITV's Coro... |
business-51364102 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51364102 | Travelex: Bank currency services still offline after hack | Sainsbury's Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds and Barclays are among major High Street banks still unable to offer online currency services. | The problem stems from provider Travelex, which is still working to bring back services more than a month after it suffered a major cyber attack. Customers are able to buy in branches, but cannot order money online or over the phone. It is understood the currency firm aims to start restoring services this week. Travele... |
business-19388633 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-19388633 | Apple seeks to ban sale of eight Samsung phones in US | Apple has asked a court to ban eight Samsung mobile phones in the US. | The phones include the Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S2 AT&T model, Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, Galaxy S2 T-Mobile model, Galaxy S2 Epic 4G, Galaxy S Showcase, Droid Charge and Galaxy Prevail. It comes in the wake of Apple's US court victory over its rival, which saw the South Korean company ordered to pay $1.05bn (£655m) for copying p... |
entertainment-arts-40626224 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40626224 | Doctor Who: Fans react to Jodie Whittaker casting | Few TV casting announcements can have been as long awaited as the name of Doctor Who's 13th Time Lord and when the revelation finally came it sent social media into a frenzy. | Hundreds of thousands of people around the world joined the debate about the news that Jodie Whittaker is to star as the first female Doctor. While some people talked about the great role model the new Doctor would be for girls and women, others wondered why it had taken so long and some were firmly in the camp that th... |
world-europe-isle-of-man-18158964 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-18158964 | Isle of Man whale sighting is 'once in a lifetime' | A close encounter with a minke whale near the south coast of the Isle of Man has been described by a marine expert as a "once in a lifetime" experience. | Eleanor Stone from the Manx Wildlife Trust recorded four separate sightings near the Calf of Man on Monday. Minke whales, which can weigh up to 10 tonnes, are sometimes spotted off the Manx coast in late summer. Ms Stone said: "We were amazed when the whale circled the boat, it really was a once in a lifetime experienc... |
world-us-canada-51304366 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51304366 | White House pushes back as Bolton book threatens revelations | The White House is pushing back against the publication of a book by former national security adviser John Bolton, citing security concerns. | The National Security Council said the book had "top secret" details that must be removed, a claim Mr Bolton rejects. A manuscript of the book reportedly claims that President Donald Trump linked freezing military aid to Ukraine in exchange for a political favour. The book row comes as the questioning period of the imp... |
business-52819591 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52819591 | UK furlough scheme now covers 8.4 million workers | Some 8.4 million workers are now covered by the government's furlough scheme, up from eight million a week earlier, the Treasury has said. | Claims for subsidies filed by employers rose to £15bn from £11.1bn, it added. The scheme, brought in to mitigate the effects of coronavirus, allows employees to receive 80% of their monthly salary up to £2,500. A similar scheme for self-employed workers saw 2.3 million claims made worth £6.8bn. The Self-Employed Income... |
world-europe-guernsey-17547956 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-guernsey-17547956 | Regular Alderney to Guernsey ferry link to begin in May | A regular ferry service is to be established between Alderney and Guernsey from 1 May. | Dan Meinke, the owner of new company Bumblebee, said he was expecting to take delivery of a 32ft motor catamaran which would take 12 passengers. In addition to scheduled, one-hour crossings, he said he planned to offer charters and fishing and diving trips. Manche Iles Express ran an occasional inter-island service in ... |
health-36672762 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-36672762 | Junior doctors' row: The basics of the dispute | Ministers and junior doctors in England have spent several years locked in a dispute. But what exactly is the row about? | What caused the dispute? It erupted over the introduction of a new contract. Ministers announced in 2012 they wanted to change the term and conditions, which were originally agreed in the 1990s. Talks began but broke down in 2014. By the summer of 2015, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced he could wait no longer as ... |
technology-56890264 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56890264 | CC Clarke: The mum-shaming on social media is mind-blowing | "I've definitely encountered lots of negativity along the way, which is hard to ignore sometimes, but I feel like it just comes with it." | By Elisabeth MahyWake Up to Money, 5 Live With a make-up brand and two million followers on Instagram, beauty influencer CC Clarke has built a highly successful business career through social media. For small businesses, "tapping into social media will be your secret weapon", she says. It is a rapidly growing field. Mo... |
uk-england-devon-54827924 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-54827924 | Coronavirus: 'Christmas mad' mum put up lights early for smiles | A "Christmas mad" mum has covered her house in festive decorations already in a bid to make people smile. | Sam Lillico, 25, who lives in Exmouth, Devon, with her children Evie, eight, Leo, six, and Ava, three, has covered her home in lights. Miss Lillico said while this Christmas would be different due to the pandemic, she wanted to make sure it was good. She said: "I love Christmas. It is a bit early this year but with loc... |
technology-46206677 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46206677 | Google accused of 'trust demolition' over health app | A controversial health app developed by artificial intelligence firm DeepMind will be taken over by Google, it has been revealed. | By Jane WakefieldTechnology reporter Streams was first used to send alerts in a London hospital but hit headlines for gathering data on 1.6 million patients without informing them. DeepMind now wants the app to become an AI assistant for nurses and doctors around the world. One expert described the move as "trust demol... |
uk-england-sussex-55637588 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-55637588 | Coronavirus: London to Brighton Bike Ride cancelled | The London to Brighton Bike Ride has been cancelled, the British Heart Foundation has announced. | The charity said that "due to the high risk of having to call it off at the last minute" because of coronavirus, the event will not go ahead. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said it would be encouraging cyclists to take part in individual challenges. About 15,000 cyclists take part in the ride in June each year and ... |
uk-36300597 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36300597 | Do police have the firepower to tackle gun menace? | At a firing range in Northampton, 14 policemen and women, each carrying a Glock 17 self-loading pistol, are on their first week of training. | Danny ShawHome affairs correspondent@DannyShawBBCon Twitter They have volunteered to become firearms officers, a role that comes with no extra payment but huge responsibility. Dressed in black police uniforms, and wearing goggles and ear defenders, they stand in a row, 10m (33ft) from a line of cardboard targets. A pol... |
uk-england-oxfordshire-49732293 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-49732293 | Oxford workplace parking charge to reduce congestion | Employers could be charged for providing parking for workers under plans to reduce congestion in Oxford. | Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have announced a series of proposals to reduce the amount of traffic and improve public transport. Bus gates, park and rides, and improved cycle routes have also been included in the "bold measures", the councils said. Plans to make the city centre a zero emissions zon... |
uk-wales-south-east-wales-18009793 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-18009793 | Cardiff City fans to meet on colour change row | Cardiff City fans have organised an "emergency meeting" to discuss how they will respond to controversial plans to change the club's colours and badge. | City's Malaysian owners want to change the home kit from blue to red, with a dragon instead of a bluebird crest, and ditch the nickname of the Bluebirds. But they also propose investing £100m, with an expanded stadium, new players and a new training ground. Supporters are meeting at the Municipal Club in City Road on S... |
entertainment-arts-23495577 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23495577 | £47m investment in six UK heritage sites | The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced it is investing £47m in six heritage tourism projects in England and Wales. | The money will go to existing and potential tourist attractions. They include Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire and the Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery, Powys. The Heritage Lottery Fund said the grants "will enhance and promote a better understanding of our heritage while contributing to the £26bn UK heritage tourism ... |
education-46309351 | https://www.bbc.com/news/education-46309351 | GCHQ warns on Black Friday cyber-threat | Black Friday sales could be targeted as "prime pickings" for cyber-crime, the UK's cyber-security defence agency has warned shoppers. | By Sean CoughlanBBC News family correspondent The National Cyber Security Centre, part of the GCHQ intelligence service, is issuing advice to shoppers of the risk of "malicious" online threats. It is the first such official cyber-warning in the run-up to the Christmas shopping season. "It's vital that knowledge is shar... |
world-asia-india-46232087 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-46232087 | Sabarimala: Why has a Hindu temple divided India's women? | It's been more than a month since India's Supreme Court revoked a ban on women aged between 10 and 51 entering a prominent Hindu temple in southern India. Yet no women have been able to enter so far. | The Sabarimala temple in Kerala state officially opened its gates on Friday evening, the start of the annual pilgrimage season. The temple had also opened for a few hours twice after the court verdict. But ever since the ban was repealed, tens of thousands of protesters, including many women, have blocked roads, attack... |
world-africa-54634511 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54634511 | Zambia: Anglo American sued for 'mass lead poisoning' | A group of Zambian women and children have filed a class action lawsuit against a subsidiary of the mining company Anglo American for alleged mass lead poisoning. | The lawsuit claims that more than 100,000 people may have been poisoned, over generations, by exposure to toxins from a lead mine in Kabwe district. Anglo American South Africa (AASA) was a shareholder in the mine from 1925 to 1974, when it was nationalised. It said it would "defend its position". The company noted tha... |
uk-wales-politics-34913220 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-34913220 | Cardiff Airport stays under government control, Jones says | Cardiff Airport will remain under Welsh government control, the first minister has said, despite calls to sell it. | Carwyn Jones told AMs on Tuesday that "in time" stakes in the airport would be offered for sale. But he insisted during First Minister's Questions that ministers would not "give away" a controlling interest. He claimed that would take the airport back to the situation in 2013 when the Welsh government stepped in to buy... |
world-middle-east-44124556 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-44124556 | Did Israel use excessive force at Gaza protests? | Palestinian health officials say more than 100 Palestinians have been killed and 10,000 injured by Israeli troops over the past six weeks at a series of protests along the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel. | Sixty died on Monday alone, when 40,000 took part in demonstrations that coincided with the controversial relocation to Jerusalem of the US embassy. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel's military of carrying out "massacres" of unarmed civilians, but Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted its... |
magazine-30811426 | https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30811426 | The rubber glove rebellion | A group of middle-aged cleaners have become heroes to Greeks hit hard by austerity for refusing to go quietly when their jobs were cut. They have clashed with police and camped for months in central Athens - their defiance springing from decades of low-paid work and hard lives as mothers, wives, widows or divorcees. | By Maria MargaronisAthens You wouldn't know to look at it that the messy makeshift camp is the epicentre of a protest that's touched a nerve in Greece - and given the government more than a mild headache. There's a pop-up tent with an inflatable mattress, some plastic chairs, a table, a fridge and a microwave. Posters ... |
uk-england-20469279 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-20469279 | MoD announces £46m Foxhound contract | The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a £46m contract to buy a fleet of lightweight armoured vehicles. | The deal will see 51 new Foxhound vehicles, currently used by troops on patrol in Afghanistan, built by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). Defence Minister Philip Dunne made the announcement during a visit to the company's factory in Telford. The contract is expected to safeguard some 500 jobs in Telford and the com... |
education-23864721 | https://www.bbc.com/news/education-23864721 | Practical science experiments 'squeezed out' at schools | Practical science lessons are being squeezed out by exam pressures on schools, says a science advisory body. | By Sean CoughlanBBC News education correspondent The Council for Science and Technology is writing to the education secretary to warn about the loss of such laboratory experiments. The advisory body wants experiments to be protected in a shake-up of GCSEs and A-levels in England. The council says that without practical... |
uk-54228079 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54228079 | FinCEN Files: Tory donor Lubov Chernukhin linked to $8m Putin ally funding | The husband of one of the Conservative Party's biggest donors was secretly funded by a Russian oligarch with close ties to President Putin. | By FinCEN Files reporting teamBBC Panorama Lubov Chernukhin has given £1.7m to the Tories, including paying to spend time with the last three prime ministers. Leaked files show her husband received $8m (£6.1m). The money initially came from a politician facing US sanctions due to his closeness to the Kremlin. Her lawye... |
blogs-news-from-elsewhere-32318885 | https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-32318885 | Russia: Child 44 film release blocked over 'distortions' | Russia has blocked the release of the new film Child 44 because authorities say it "distorts" historical facts. | By News from Elsewhere......as found by BBC Monitoring The culture ministry says that the movie, which was due to be released on Friday, was withdrawn after a preview screening raised concerns. Issues included a "peculiar interpretation of events before, during and after the Great Patriotic War as well as images and ch... |
uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-44530973 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-44530973 | Pressure mounts on Derry deputy mayor over drink-driving | Londonderry's MP has called on the city's deputy mayor to consider his position amid growing pressure over his drink driving convictions. | Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Mayor Derek Hussey has three convictions for drink-driving offences. Two local families whose loved ones have been killed by drunk drivers have called for his resignation. Sinn Féin MP for Foyle Elisha McCallion said Mr Hussey should reflect on "the mood that is out there." She said the dep... |
newsbeat-34086729 | https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-34086729 | 'Being a goth helped me to fit in at school' | In the Oxford English Dictionary a goth is defined as "a member of a subculture favouring black clothing, white and black make-up and goth music". | The group is in the news because a study suggests young people who identify themselves as part of that community may be at increased risk of depression and self-harm. It suggests people who identify with being a goth at 15 are three times more likely to self-harm aged 18 than others. But does becoming a goth give you a... |
uk-england-sussex-35631415 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-35631415 | 'Cover up' allowed Bishop Peter Ball to escape justice | A victim of sexual abuse at the hands of a bishop has claimed a "deeply sinister, co-ordinated cover up" allowed him to escape justice. | By Colin CampbellBBC South East home affairs correspondent Bishop Peter Ball, who was jailed last year for abusing young men between the 1970s and 1980s, was investigated by police in 1993 and given a caution. He admitted to his defence team, which included a priest, that he had committed sexual offences. Gloucestershi... |
uk-england-sussex-21510937 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-21510937 | Greater Brighton 'independence' bid by Sussex councils | Four Sussex councils have welcomed the chance to bid for more spending powers as part of a Greater Brighton region. | Brighton and Hove City Council, Adur and Lewes district councils and Worthing borough council are working on the "city deal" proposals. They are among 28 regions announced as part of a government initiative to boost jobs and growth by allowing greater independence from Whitehall. The councils want to set up Greater Bri... |
uk-northern-ireland-36642740 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-36642740 | The Queen in Northern Ireland: Visit takes in north coast landmarks | The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have visited landmarks on the north coast as part of their two-day trip to Northern Ireland. | Their first stop on a busy day of public engagements was a tour of the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim. The Unesco World Heritage Site is made up of some 40,000 large black basalt columns which protrude from the sea. It was the Royal couple's first visit to Northern Ireland's best known tourist attraction. The causew... |
science-environment-40632751 | https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-40632751 | Mighty T. rex 'walked rather than sprinted' | The size and weight of a T. rex would have prevented it from moving faster than 20km/h (12mph), research suggests. | By Helen BriggsBBC News University of Manchester scientists used a new computer simulation to assess the speed of the massive biped. Based on T. rex's muscles alone, the model came up with a maximum speed of 30km/h, but this dropped to 20km/h when skeletal strength was assessed too. Had it moved from a brisk walk to a ... |
business-39062981 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-39062981 | Barclays boss has reasons to be cheerful | Barclays chief executive Jes Staley was in a good mood this morning - and why not? | Simon JackBusiness editor After three years of losses, Barclays is back in the black, it will have sold off all its non-essential businesses by June, its capital levels are very close to the point where the banking authorities will let it start paying higher dividends, and interest rates could head upward - a good thin... |
uk-england-bristol-28620439 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-28620439 | Avonmouth body parts inquiry victim named | A man whose body parts were found at a Bristol recycling plant has been identified as a Swindon man by police. | Police were called to the Biffa depot in Avonmouth at 11:00 BST on Friday after being alerted by staff to possible remains at one of the units. Avon and Somerset Police have named the victim as Matthew Symonds, 34, of no fixed address in Swindon, and said his death was being treated as unexplained. A post-mortem examin... |
entertainment-arts-38404463 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38404463 | Sherlock stars Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington reveal split | Sherlock stars Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington have revealed they have separated after 16 years together. | "I'm not with Amanda any more," Freeman told the Financial Times, describing the split as "very, very amicable". Abbington also gave an interview to The Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine, in which she said she and Freeman had "realised we'd come to the end of our time together". The couple, who met on a film set in 20... |
uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-34777085 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-34777085 | Alistair Carmichael admits trying to mislead leaked memo investigation | Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has admitted that he tried to mislead a Cabinet Office investigation into a leaked memo. | Giving evidence for a second day at a special election court, the Lib Dem MP was told that his response to the investigation was "calculated and intended to mislead". He replied: "Yes, truthfully I would have to say that." He is being challenged by constituents over whether his conduct broke the law. Four constituents ... |
world-us-canada-51578045 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51578045 | The complicated truth behind Trump’s ‘American comeback' | Corin Kealoha and Shaun Karagory both work full time - but cannot afford food without the help of a food bank. | By Helier CheungBBC News, Reno and Las Vegas "We can't even live off our wages," says Corin, 46, who works as a hotel receptionist. "That's why we come here." The couple are at St Vincent's Food Pantry, in Reno, Nevada, where they have picked up cardboard boxes containing cereals, bread, milk, peanut butter, and some m... |
world-africa-27882084 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-27882084 | Kenya attacks: Al-Shabab not involved - Kenyatta | Somali Islamist group al-Shabab was not behind deadly attacks on Kenya's coast, the president has said, contradicting the militant group's claims. | More than 60 people were killed in two days near the town of Mpeketoni. President Uhuru Kenyatta has blamed "local political networks" for the violence, saying members of one ethnic group were targeted. Most of the dead were ethnic Kikuyus, like the president. Non-Muslims were singled out to be killed. The BBC had been... |
uk-england-kent-28132923 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-28132923 | Paramount 'Disneyland rival' theme park seeks Kent views | The brains behind a planned £2bn theme park that aims to rival Disneyland Paris are heading out to woo the people of Kent. | Developers have been granted a licence from Paramount Pictures to use its name on a resort on the Swanscombe Peninsula, near Dartford. Fun park chiefs hope their giant water park and Hollywood-inspired thrill centre will win public support. London Resort Company Holdings hopes to submit a planning application in 2015. ... |
uk-england-sussex-44817719 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-44817719 | Christ's Hospital School teacher jailed for pupil rape | A former teacher at a top independent school in West Sussex has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for a string of sex offences including rape. | James Husband, 68, from York, was convicted of raping a 16-year-old pupil at Christ's Hospital School in Horsham. He was also found guilty at an earlier hearing at Hove Crown Court of five indecent assault charges on the girl. During the trial, the court heard Husband told the girl: "It's OK, I've had a vasectomy," bef... |
uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18796758 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18796758 | Halkirk crossing deaths FAI ruled out | The deaths of three people whose car collided with a train at a level crossing in Caithness will not be examined at a fatal accident inquiry. | Angus MacKay and his wife Margaret, both 81, from Inverness, and Mr MacKay's brother Donald, 66, of Latheron, died in the incident. The crash happened at an unmanned, gate-free level crossing in 2009. The Crown Office said that after "careful consideration" of the facts an inquiry was "not appropriate". Angus MacKay's ... |
world-europe-41094790 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41094790 | Macron government launches overhaul of France's labour laws | President Emmanuel Macron's government has begun its drive to overhaul France's rigid labour laws, vowing to "free up the energy of the workforce". | The reforms aim to make it easier for bosses to hire and fire. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said they were ambitious, balanced and fair but it was natural that not everyone would support the changes. Protests against the plan are expected next month, but two of the biggest unions say they will not take part. Jean-Cl... |
uk-england-norfolk-28421789 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-28421789 | School children injured as coach overturns on A10 in Norfolk | A coach with 42 schoolchildren, five teachers and a parent on board overturned and crashed into a ditch off the A10 in Norfolk on Tuesday morning. | The children from William Westley Primary School, in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, were on a trip to Hunstanton. Children and staff suffered minor injuries in the crash, which happened at about 10:50 BST in Hilgay. The driver was cut free and treated for back injuries in hospital. The coach was one of five carrying chi... |
uk-england-merseyside-57038538 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-57038538 | Elections results 2021: Steve Rotheram re-elected as Liverpool City Region mayor | Labour's Steve Rotheram has been re-elected as the Liverpool City Region mayor. | The 59-year-old said it was a "massive vote of confidence in the power of devolution and the work I've done so far". Mr Rotheram was backed by voters in the Merseyside boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, as well as Halton in Cheshire. He was elected as the area's first metro mayor in 2017. Mr... |
newsbeat-11425316 | https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-11425316 | Debt management companies 'misleading customers' | More than 100 debt management firms have been told to provide a better service or risk losing their licence. | The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) says the companies are misleading many people by charging expensive fees. Debt negotiators take a fee to speak with all the firms people owe money to with an aim to arrange more affordable monthly payments. The upfront charges can be hundreds of pounds with a monthly fee on top of that.... |
uk-england-manchester-53663510 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-53663510 | Coronavirus: National test and trace 'hampering' Manchester's efforts | Failings in the NHS Test and Trace system are "hampering" efforts to bring Greater Manchester's coronavirus spikes under control, the mayor has said. | Official figures show just over half of contacts in the region (53%) had been successfully traced up to 4 August. Mayor Andy Burnham said contact tracing was "critical" to tackling the virus and the "system is not doing that". The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it is working closely with local authori... |
blogs-trending-37752730 | https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-37752730 | Could playing Pokemon Go make you live longer? | It was the global gaming craze of the summer with players taking to the streets to try to catch on-screen monsters like Pikachu and Snorlax in real-world locations. | By BBC TrendingWhat's popular and why Reports about the possible health benefits of Pokemon Go have until now been largely anecdotal, but new research suggests that playing the augmented reality game significantly increases users' activity levels regardless of their age, sex or weight, and could even extend life expect... |
uk-wales-48188187 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-48188187 | Bronze Age Caernarfon bypass find 'could be canoe' | Work on a bypass in Gwynedd has revealed the site of a Bronze Age mound which could contain an ancient canoe. | Archaeological excavation on the site of the Caernarfon-Bontnewydd bypass uncovered three troughs underneath a burnt mound dating back about 3,500 years. Experts think one of the troughs may have been originally used as a dug-out canoe hollowed from an oak tree. It would be the first prehistoric canoe ever found in nor... |
uk-england-derbyshire-52485574 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-52485574 | Elmo the cat's garden glove collection amuses owner | A cat owner has been left scratching her head by her moggy's penchant for collecting garden gloves. | Vikki Maddocks said Elmo had brought home at least 14 gloves from neighbouring gardens in Belper, Derbyshire, over the past year. She said the three-year-old usually brought home one glove and went back to fetch the matching hand later. Mrs Maddocks has been trying to reunite the gloves with their owners through a comm... |
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