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Thunderstorms to batter parts of the UK after spell of warm, dry weather

Thunderstorms to batter parts of the UK after spell of warm, dry weather

Thunderstorms to batter parts of the UK after spell of warm, dry weather

19 September 2024

The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms for Friday and Saturday and said lightning and heavy rain should be expected.


Picky eating is largely genetic and peaks at the age of seven, scientists say

Picky eating is largely genetic and peaks at the age of seven, scientists say

Picky eating is largely genetic and peaks at the age of seven, scientists say

19 September 2024

The researchers said food fussiness is not necessarily a phase children will grow out of.


Consumer confidence falls sharply as households ‘nervously’ await Budget

Consumer confidence falls sharply as households ‘nervously’ await Budget

Consumer confidence falls sharply as households ‘nervously’ await Budget

19 September 2024

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index fell seven points to minus 20, with significant drops in predictions for personal finances and the general economy.


Majority of primary teachers fear pupils’ physical activity declining – research

Majority of primary teachers fear pupils’ physical activity declining – research

Majority of primary teachers fear pupils’ physical activity declining – research

19 September 2024

A survey of 500 teachers was carried out by the Daily Mile charity.


First people charged over riot sparked by e-bike crash deaths appear in court

First people charged over riot sparked by e-bike crash deaths appear in court

First people charged over riot sparked by e-bike crash deaths appear in court

19 September 2024

Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, died on the evening of May 22 last year when they crashed on an e-bike in Ely, Cardiff.


King expresses shock and sadness at ‘catastrophic’ floods in central Europe

King expresses shock and sadness at ‘catastrophic’ floods in central Europe

King expresses shock and sadness at ‘catastrophic’ floods in central Europe

19 September 2024

Charles said he and the Queen send their ‘deepest and most heartfelt condolences’ to those who have lost loved ones.


Man denies owning or being in charge of XL bully dogs which killed woman

Man denies owning or being in charge of XL bully dogs which killed woman

Man denies owning or being in charge of XL bully dogs which killed woman

19 September 2024

Esther Martin was mauled to death by the dogs in Jaywick, Essex, on February 3 this year.


UK to hold conference of developers in Silicon Valley to discuss AI safety

UK to hold conference of developers in Silicon Valley to discuss AI safety

UK to hold conference of developers in Silicon Valley to discuss AI safety

19 September 2024

Researchers and policy representatives will discuss the global effort to regulate the emerging technology.


Land Rover Defender converted into ‘UK’s smallest museum’ to celebrate Red Cross

Land Rover Defender converted into ‘UK’s smallest museum’ to celebrate Red Cross

Land Rover Defender converted into ‘UK’s smallest museum’ to celebrate Red Cross

19 September 2024

The plug-in, hybrid model has been fitted with artefacts, photographs and audio guides.


Footballer charged after £600,000 of cannabis seized at UK airport

Footballer charged after £600,000 of cannabis seized at UK airport

Footballer charged after £600,000 of cannabis seized at UK airport

19 September 2024

Greenock Morton striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested on Wednesday in Gourock, Inverclyde.


Arms exports allow Israel to defend itself from Hezbollah, says Trade Secretary

Arms exports allow Israel to defend itself from Hezbollah, says Trade Secretary

Arms exports allow Israel to defend itself from Hezbollah, says Trade Secretary

19 September 2024

Fears have intensified that the simmering conflict between Israel and Lebanon could escalate into all-out war.


‘A bad episode of The Crown’ – Newsnight drama receives mixed reviews

‘A bad episode of The Crown’ – Newsnight drama receives mixed reviews

‘A bad episode of The Crown’ – Newsnight drama receives mixed reviews

19 September 2024

Starring Michael Sheen as the Duke of York and Ruth Wilson as Emily Maitlis, A Very Royal Scandal is the second TV drama about the interview.


‘I’m petrified of someone that’s no longer alive’, says Mohamed Al Fayed accuser

‘I’m petrified of someone that’s no longer alive’, says Mohamed Al Fayed accuser

‘I’m petrified of someone that’s no longer alive’, says Mohamed Al Fayed accuser

19 September 2024

Five women alleged they had been raped by Mr Al Fayed, who died last year at the age of 94, the BBC reported


Ground-breaking treatment helps rhinoceros recover from broken leg

Ground-breaking treatment helps rhinoceros recover from broken leg

Ground-breaking treatment helps rhinoceros recover from broken leg

19 September 2024

Keepers noticed that southern white rhino Amara was limping in her enclosure at Knowsley Safari park near Liverpool.


Survey shows ‘few signs’ of peat recovering years after dramatic moorland blaze

Survey shows ‘few signs’ of peat recovering years after dramatic moorland blaze

Survey shows ‘few signs’ of peat recovering years after dramatic moorland blaze

19 September 2024

Nature is coming back six years after wildfire at Smithills near Bolton, but peat will take hundreds of years to regenerate, conservationists say.


Reynolds: Crackdown on late payments to small businesses is Government priority

Reynolds: Crackdown on late payments to small businesses is Government priority

Reynolds: Crackdown on late payments to small businesses is Government priority

19 September 2024

The measures will aim to decrease instances when a firm is late paying for goods or services, which can impact smaller businesses’ cash flow.


Starmer has ‘no input’ on Sue Gray’s pay, Cabinet minister suggests

Starmer has ‘no input’ on Sue Gray’s pay, Cabinet minister suggests

Starmer has ‘no input’ on Sue Gray’s pay, Cabinet minister suggests

19 September 2024

Disclosures that Ms Gray received a pay rise after the election and earns more than the Prime Minister have sparked a row within Government.


Next hikes profit outlook again as UK sales rebound

Next hikes profit outlook again as UK sales rebound

Next hikes profit outlook again as UK sales rebound

19 September 2024

The retailer is now expecting full-year profits to rise 8.4% to £995 million.


More than 300,000 cancer patients face delays ‘unless NHS performance improves’

More than 300,000 cancer patients face delays ‘unless NHS performance improves’

More than 300,000 cancer patients face delays ‘unless NHS performance improves’

19 September 2024

Cancer Research UK is calling on the Government to commit to a long-term cancer strategy to make sure waiting times are met.


Multiple women accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of rape and sexual assault

Multiple women accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of rape and sexual assault

Multiple women accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of rape and sexual assault

19 September 2024

More than 20 women have spoken to the BBC as part of a special investigation.


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