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IrelandScotlandWalesMarried at First Sight rape allegations 'serious', says governmentA BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.9 mins agoCultureNew High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigationIt follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.56 mins agoUKChris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime ministerIt is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes. 3 hrs agoPoliticsBritish ex-soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied UkraineIn letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.10 hrs agoEuropeWrongly jailed Malkinson tells BBC he's been 'very badly cheated'Andrew Malkinson, the man who spent 17 years in jail for Paul Quinn’s crime, says he's thankful authorities have "finally got the real perpetrator". 4 hrs agoManchesterUK unemployment rate unexpectedly risesThe number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.32 mins agoBusinessJunior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading caseThe UKHSA says the fourth case has links with the same wider social network as the others.18 mins agoEngland'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTokBBC investigation finds hundreds of videos showing self-confessed thieves posing with stolen bikes.Is there a late spring heatwave on the way?The warmest weather of the year is forecast for later this week after early rain.Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow declineResearchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild. Farage facing new questions over home purchase fundingReform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift.Bride weds in dressing gown, slippers and rollers as 'it's what married life is like'Ashleigh Stanley says the dressed-down ceremony gave her husband a "reality check" on married life.Watch/ListenCelebrities paint garden gnomes for Chelsea Flower Show as ban liftsDavid Beckham and Dame Mary Berry are among the famous faces to have painted gnomes to raise funds for a school gardening campaign.'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenesSome shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat upPolitical turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aidA specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.BBC tests out England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds in Kansas CityWill Grant visited one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will call home ahead of the tournament.Features & analysisIs the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rulesGreater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelectionI'm so proud of him, says Aaron Rai's childhood golf coachDarren Prosser says he is lost for words after the golf star makes history and wins the US PGA.The Papers: 'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'Burnham vows not to 're-run' Brexit and King joins 'buddies' at Chelsea Flower Show leads the papers.What would make the UK a better place to live? A new project aims to find outPeople are being asked to leave voice notes explaining changes they would like to see.More from the UK'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTokBBC investigation finds hundreds of videos showing self-confessed thieves posing with stolen bikes.My brother tried to tell police 'Creswell was a killer'The brother of Paul Lusby, who tried to alert police about the man accused of killing Katie Simpson, wants a public inquiry into the police investigation.Widows left in pension limbo after husbands' deathsPension payments have been delayed after Capita took over administration of the civil servants' scheme.Wine merchant may ditch expansion over recycling scheme in WalesA wine merchant says he is concerned about the extra costs and administrative burden on businesses.Latest updates56 mins agoNew High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigationIt follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.56 mins ago14 hrs agoKing all smiles as he meets David Beckham at Chelsea Flower ShowSir David Beckham co-designed a garden with the King and Alan Titchmarsh for this year's show, which also welcomes back garden gnomes.14 hrs ago16 hrs agoFirm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rigJason Thomas, 50, fell through a displaced grating on the Valaris 121 in 2023.16 hrs ago19 hrs agoNo arrests after Muratti Vase pitch invasionFlares and smoke bombs were let off and a bin was thrown after Guernsey beat Jersey 2-1 on Saturday.19 hrs ago20 hrs agoPrince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projectsThe Duchy of Cornwall is to sell part of its 128,000 acre estate and re-invest in more housing.20 hrs ago20 hrs agoIn pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.20 hrs ago23 hrs agoBug hotels made by Grow go to Chelsea Flower ShowA Guernsey charity will be at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show after working with a Cornwall nursery.23 hrs ago1 day agoNew drug trial hopes to mend 'broken heart syndrome'Brenda Young hopes the University of Aberdeen trial can help thousands like her impacted by the condition.1 day ago1 day agoWhat would make the UK a better place to live? A new project aims to find outPeople are being asked to leave voice notes explaining changes they would like to see.1 day ago...
