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Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground

Climate activists may be going deeper underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PiT7DAL via IFTTT

Local elections 2025: Polls to open across England

Hundreds of councillors, six mayors and one MP will be elected in polls across England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AH8hsGV via IFTTT

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

Shabana Mahmood said judges at the UK's highest court had provided "legal clarity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZqeXRIa via IFTTT

Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian

Study provides hope for future of the axolotl amphibian, pushed to the brink of extinction in Mexico. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tmWAQi3 via IFTTT

Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'

The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vNqomb9 via IFTTT

Jenkyns at odds with Farage on special needs

The Reform leader has previously said there are too many SEND diagnoses for children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hp8Y3Aj via IFTTT

Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'

The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vNqomb9 via IFTTT

Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes

The tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7rhXI9a via IFTTT

Knife crime could rise without funding - Met chief

Sir Mark Rowley warns that without more funding, the Met will struggle to meet key crime targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YfcoZWt via IFTTT

More local grooming inquires expected - minister

The Conservatives said the local reviews would "not do" and repeated calls for a national investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zd1OLpD via IFTTT

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% the government has budgeted for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K3kFfdy via IFTTT

Urgent care worse than pre-pandemic, think tank says

The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a record high. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a9re3Vb via IFTTT

Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers

A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CYZkgR0 via IFTTT

Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?

"Slivers" of votes are set to decide the local elections - with the big parties likely to suffer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DasTiJ2 via IFTTT

Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off

The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pL9ewTP via IFTTT

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UCmZs5B via IFTTT

Eligibility case against Reform candidate dismissed

Dame Andrea Jenkyns is standing as a candidate in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DOF6g8u via IFTTT

MPs limber up for London Marathon

Harriet Cross and Cat Smith will be among sixteen MPs taking part in the 26-mile race on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g5nwozu via IFTTT

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground

Climate activists may be going deeper underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J29kiIo via IFTTT

UK-Irish deal on Troubles legacy could be 'within weeks'

Secretary of State Hilary Benn hosted Tánaiste Simon Harris and Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PAcE3uq via IFTTT

BBC Inside Science

Reaction to White House proposals to cut funding for Nasa and a future asteroid fly past from BBC News https://ift.tt/mh6lLy0 via IFTTT

Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts

Nigel Farage says his party has the best vetting - but campaigners find candidates who appear to have slipped through the net. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cYlarCp via IFTTT

Water firms admit sewage monitoring damaging public trust

The industry says powers to self-monitor water quality should be handed back to the regulator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lvKZXuB via IFTTT

Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK

A pilot project will test whether it is a useful way of fighting climate change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QF2Y1lW via IFTTT

Call to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses

Lib Dems say fines of up to £1,000 would tackle the "blight" of anti-social behaviour on public transport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YnAhJOW via IFTTT

Bites on gladiator bones prove combat with lion

Experts say the discovery provides the first physical evidence of gladiatorial combat with animals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/beApuMH via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Gender debate has changed but it's not over yet

The landmark Supreme Court ruling has changed the tone of the conversation, our political editor writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mqOxP6c via IFTTT

Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers

Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new measures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iK0azqh via IFTTT

Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens

Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T6bYMXE via IFTTT

England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say

Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fFr0b5m via IFTTT

Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda

Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are at the forefront Canada's federal election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e342B1a via IFTTT

The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans

Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QIetkSJ via IFTTT

UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires

Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QpJb90i via IFTTT

Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary

The government has given the go-ahead for pubs and bars to stay open for two hours longer than usual. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6KdWLgH via IFTTT

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks

The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hc0dnj7 via IFTTT

Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises

Fire services across England say they will struggle to meet the cost of a rise in employer National Insurance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PbftJGn via IFTTT

Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight

Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission from BBC News https://ift.tt/BwFPykm via IFTTT

Trump suggests UK state visit set for September

Earlier this year, King Charles III invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mkiF7bM via IFTTT

Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain

The couple is suspected of selling exotic cats online, including protected species such as white tigers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eiac3Yq via IFTTT

UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading

People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PVzn1yk via IFTTT

EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns

Citizens from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia would all have their claims fast-tracked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4mNXUgt via IFTTT

Starlings disappearing from gardens, says RSPB

The Big Garden Birdwatch survey recorded the lowest ever numbers of starlings this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1CVZTJU via IFTTT

UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires

Wildfires could spell the end for rare species like water voles and hen harriers, conservationists warn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QWd1JgP via IFTTT

Extra staff to check Carer's Allowance overpayments

Some carers have been told to pay back thousands of pounds after being overpaid the benefit for years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pzYCSm1 via IFTTT

Man in court accused of threats to kill Farage

Afghan national Fayaz Khan is accused of threatening to kill the Reform UK party leader in a TikTok video. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6BzOXRH via IFTTT

Experts dispute claim dire wolf brought back from extinction

Independent experts say three white wolf puppies are not dire wolves, as claimed by US company Colossal from BBC News https://ift.tt/lXm8Gqo via IFTTT

BBC Inside Science

In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dLRbfH2 via IFTTT

BBC Inside Science

In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SqDcQo6 via IFTTT

Keir Starmer paid £54,718 in tax last year

The prime minister, his deputy and the chancellor publish summaries of their taxes for 2023/24. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uKQaPEH via IFTTT

Record number of migrants cross Channel in 2025 so far

Some 656 people crossed the Channel on Saturday, the highest number recorded in a single day this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zDp439X via IFTTT

Race to keep furnaces burning at British Steel plant

The government is working to obtain coal to power the company's furnaces after passing an emergency law to take control of its site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JLGQihB via IFTTT

Some police forces unprepared for summer riots, MPs find

The policing response was "entirely appropriate" given the violence and criminality, the report found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eb5S0Xp via IFTTT

MP barred from Hong Kong says it was to 'shut me up'

The MP for Bath says she was given no reason for being refused entry, and wants "some answers". from BBC News https://ift.tt/yGLQ85p via IFTTT

Reynolds refuses to say if steel furnaces can keep running

The government took control of the steelworks to prevent Chinese owners Jingye shutting down production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N8fhRq3 via IFTTT

Chris Mason: As British Steel law rushed through Parliament, officials waited in hotel

For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pK674V3 via IFTTT

Lib Dem MP refused entry to Hong Kong

Party leader Sir Ed Davey urges the foreign secretary to summon the Chinese ambassador for an explanation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rqlz9x6 via IFTTT

Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus

Lord Hendy has apologised in full for the "error of judgement" and will reportedly accept the sanctions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2fkrBxl via IFTTT

Grangemouth closure 'not comparable' to British Steel, MPs told

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn challenged the UK government over similarities to the closure of the Scottish oil refinery from BBC News https://ift.tt/NtdCOlT via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list in full

The former prime minister has handed out 36 honours, including to well-known ex-ministers and former advisors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cEC9BW5 via IFTTT

Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?

MPs are having an emergency debate on the future of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dr84o2R via IFTTT

UK economy grew more than expected in February

The economy grew by 0.5% in February, thanks to a strong month for the services sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fumMBVC via IFTTT

Starlings disappearing from gardens, says RSPB

The Big Garden Birdwatch survey recorded the lowest ever numbers of starlings this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d0sKAGa via IFTTT

Deadline nears to register to vote in local elections

There are local elections to 24 of England's 317 councils and mayoral authorities on 1 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b3rBUCn via IFTTT

Penny Mordaunt joins British American Tobacco

The company says Mordaunt would be "asked to contribute her insights" on tobacco harm reduction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/schSbQq via IFTTT

MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry

A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions". from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdogpJ8 via IFTTT

The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon

Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WIGuiqY via IFTTT

Starmer to set out plan for more police patrols at peak times

The prime minister says he wants to ensure every community has specialist neighbourhood officers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hkAqN3G via IFTTT

Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point

The government has two days to reach a deal with the plant's Chinese owners to keep blast furnaces running. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AZKV3LM via IFTTT

UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil

The BBC finds evidence of fraud in the production of a "green" diesel meant to cut emissions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PFYWJr4 via IFTTT

Sarah Brown: Our baby loss led to search for answers

There was an outpouring of support from the public after the death of Sarah and Gordon Brown's daughter Jennifer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z6D37vp via IFTTT

Government considers nationalising British Steel

There are fears among ministers that the company's blast furnaces could run out of raw materials within days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XTNIge2 via IFTTT

Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?

The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2xtmTOc via IFTTT

Steel closures 'far from done deal', minister says

Business minister Sarah Jones says all options are open in response to calls for nationalisation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/odU4b3l via IFTTT

It was about censorship, says MP denied entry to Israel

Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang were barred entering from the country over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IEFe7wR via IFTTT

Former PMs and home secretaries may face asylum centre inquiry

An internal Home Office document says allegations of failures at the holding centre in 2022 are likely to be “reputationally damaging” for the department. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4QvCf7W via IFTTT

Ministers to review hundreds of public bodies

The move could see some taxpayer-funded organisations not directly controlled by ministers scrapped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3VnriYT via IFTTT

Apple-UK data privacy row should not be secret, court rules

The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XRD3Qv1 via IFTTT

Rules on UK car firms relaxed ahead of 2030 petrol vehicles ban

The prime minister says the measures are designed to aid the UK motor industry, which has been hit by Trump's tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4epXYFc via IFTTT

Elin Jones to stand down as Llywydd in 2026

Jones has been the chamber's referee and figurehead since 2016. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SRFhPd9 via IFTTT

Pylon plans could spark mass social unrest - Plaid

A green energy company is threatening landowners with legal action as they deny access requests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O6kNtDI via IFTTT

Brazil to host Prince William's Earthshot Prize

The climate prize ceremony will come just before Brazil hosts the COP30 climate summit in November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6IwZ2Fi via IFTTT

Chris Mason: UK relief but not delight at Trump tariffs

How the world responds to the tariffs will have economic and political consequences for the UK, writes our political editor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WJ1UMRq via IFTTT

Councils putting homeless children at risk, MPs find

An inquiry says children are living in "appalling conditions" and suffering impacts to their health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y7WO2CU via IFTTT

UK to keep pushing for deal after Trump imposes 10% tariff

"No one wants a trade war" but "nothing is off the table", UK business secretary says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QxPUApK via IFTTT

Alcohol makes male fruit flies more attractive

Alcohol increases the release of chemical sex signals and makes males more attractive to females. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q5KEyRt via IFTTT

Waste tyre review after BBC investigation

Environment Agency review waste tyre exports after BBC probe reveals millions sent to furnaces in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UDCQBm7 via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Jitters, uncertainty and hope as UK awaits Trump tariff decision

Talks are continuing between London and Washington at quite an intensity, our political editor writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h3cbRaB via IFTTT

Grooming inquiry lawyer asked Home Office 'do you still want me?'

Tom Crowther KC suggests there has been little progress nearly three months since his role was announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pb24sPN via IFTTT

FM criticises UK minister for saying she backs cuts

Eluned Morgan criticises a senior Welsh Labour colleague for saying she backed benefits cuts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZDSUNh via IFTTT

Minister who bet on election in line for peerage

Conservative Sir Alister Jack - who bet on the election date - is set to be given a seat in the Lords. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8esmfxl via IFTTT

UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds

Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/98sfCwN via IFTTT