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IrelandScotlandWalesWoman raped by Superdry co-founder tells BBC she was working for him at the timeShe described feeling fear and dread as she returned to her job, working for James Holder, after the attack.3 hrs agoUKChris Mason: Starmer's defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confrontThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.46 mins agoPolitics'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claimsDr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission. 9 hrs agoHealthGirl reveals rape trauma ahead of sentence reviewThe teenager is one of two girls who were raped by two boys in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.3 hrs agoHampshire & Isle of WightPlea for households to read energy meter as prices riseHousehold energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.9 hrs agoBusinessE-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road banA Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".9 hrs agoBusinessWomen with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdogDespite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.9 hrs agoHealthTuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty planEngland manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.Identical twin dies weeks after setting up leukaemia fundraiserCaitlin Leggett's acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosis led to the discovery that she and her sister Grace were identical twins.A trip to India left me with 38 parasites in my brainLowri's headaches, seizures and psychosis were due to an infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae.Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospitalPrecautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday.England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World CupEngland supporters in the United States are praised for their "excellent" behaviour during the group stage of the World Cup, but domestic incidents are up on recent tournaments.Watch/ListenDoorbell camera helps neighbours pull woman from fireThe group were given instructions to enter the house via the doorbell's remote intercom function.Watch: What is in the defence spending plan... and what isn'tSecurity correspondent looks at what the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan covers, and areas where savings are being made. England fans react to 2-0 Panama victory at the World CupFans in New York and back at home cheered on as England won against Panama to finish top of Group L.Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UKLightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.Watch Bill Kober, 98, who does 40 press-ups a dayA 98-year-old man defeats a reporter nearly 70 years his junior in a garden press-ups contest.Features & analysisWhy Gen Z are planning for life without a state pensionMany younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are olderFrank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending planThe BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces.Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnelsThe undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.Another UK heatwave could be on the wayAs parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.Home schooling and travel: Life as a 10-year-old tennis starHunter Henderson, 10, from Doncaster, has just won a major international tournament.More from the UKWoman raped by Superdry co-founder tells BBC she was working for him at the timeShe described feeling fear and dread as she returned to her job, working for James Holder, after the attack.Home care pressures leave 89-year-old in bed for up to 19 hoursAlison said carers now give her an evening meal and medication during an afternoon call at about 15:00 BST and help her to bed for the night.What does the Royal Navy's drone warship plan mean for Scotland? The UK government's long-awaited defence spending plans are out, but is it good or bad news for Scottish shipbuilders? A trip to India left me with 38 parasites in my brainLowri's headaches, seizures and psychosis were due to an infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae.Latest updates3 hrs agoWoman raped by Superdry co-founder tells BBC she was working for him at the timeShe described feeling fear and dread as she returned to her job, working for James Holder, after the attack.3 hrs ago9 hrs agoUK charities launch Venezuela earthquakes appealAt least 1,700 people have died and tens of thousands are feared missing after the twin quakes.9 hrs ago13 hrs agoRefugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum billThe Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.13 hrs ago14 hrs agoFrank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending planThe BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces.14 hrs ago14 hrs agoBrittany Ferries cuts routes amid rising costsThe ferry operator which connects England with France and Spain says it needs to "adapt".14 hrs ago16 hrs agoWatch: What is in the defence spending plan... and what isn'tSecurity correspondent looks at what the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan covers, and areas where savings are being made. 16 hrs ago17 hrs agoCows on the line cause major delays to trainsAvanti West Coast, Lumo, London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services are affected.17 hrs ago1 day agoMeningitis survivor wants others to get vaccinatedLily McGarry had her limsb amputated and does not want others to suffer like she has.1 day ago1 day agoDomestic killers could face extra 10 years in prison under new plans The changes mean the 15-year starting sentence could be increased to 25 years to be in line with other murders.1 day ago...
