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Chris Mason: A hat-trick of U-turns – and this is the most awkward of the lot

A hat-trick of U-turns – and this is the most awkward of the lot43 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCGetty ImagesThree U-turns in a month.First, there was the slow-motion...

'Evil' nursery worker kicked and abused 21 babies and toddlers in horror attacks

Parents of children abused at nursery by an “evil” 22-year-old worker have described their anger at the way the investigation was managed. Last week Roksana Lecka was found guilty of child...

The real reason buying a plane ticket doesn't guarantee you'll be on the flight

Flight passengers are being turned away despite booking tickets and can 'legally' be put on another flight, travel experts have confirmed.It is now legal for companies to overbook their flights by...

Young people at risk as 10 percent of taxi drivers secure licenses from one 'lenient' city

Drivers are heading to social media to buy up cars already registered in the West Midlands city of Wolverhampton, where licensing requirements are seen as far easier than in other areas.There are now...

Grooming gang victim's outrage as bombshell report published - 'sacrificed for votes!'

Rape gang victims are being “sacrificed for votes” amid fears of upsetting Pakistani and Asian communities, a survivor has warned.Sammy Woodhouse, who was just 14 when she was raped by drug...

Ethnicity of grooming gangs 'shied away from', Casey report says

Ethnicity of grooming gangs 'shied away from', Casey report says14 minutes agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsThe ethnicity of people involved in grooming gangs has been "shied away from" by authorities,...

Report finds asylum seekers involved in 'significant' number of grooming gang cases

Many of the people accused of involvement in grooming gangs are asylum seekers or non-UK nationals, a bombshell new report has revealed. The Louise Casey review into rape gangs, published by the Home...

Free bus passes for over 60s in England update as support crosses key barrier

A massive push to urge the government to implement free bus passes for over-60s in England has reached a crucial milestone. A petition hosted on the Parliament's website is now three-quarters of the...

Outrage as dogs dying in filthy conditions in 'so-called rescue centres'

Dogs are dying in appalling conditions in unregulated “rehoming centres”, according to campaigners who demand a change in the law. The Dogs Trust warns that centres can be opened by people...

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?2 hours agoKristian JohnsonBBC NewsBBCThe paternity leave offer for new dads in the UK is "one of the worst in the developed...

Department for Transport 'funding' update on free bus passes for over 60s in England

The Department for Transport has responded to increasing demands for bus passengers in England to receive equivalent assistance as those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A rapidly expanding...

The UK's cheapest supermarket revealed - and it's not Lidl or Asda

As food prices continue to creep up many British households will be searching for a supermarket where they can get the most for their hard earned cash. With shoppers scrabbling for ways to cut down...

Doctor warns UK's 'screendemic' is 'poisoning our children' in mental health fears

Britain's “screendemic” is “poisoning our children” and fuelling a mental health crisis, a consultant paediatrician has warned. Dr Sanjiv Nichani, who spearheaded the foundation of...

Brits face £5,000 fine for breaking ‘8am-1pm’ rule

As the summer season looms, Brits are being warned to be mindful of noise laws as they plan to spend more time in their gardens and host outdoor gatherings. UK households could face hefty fines of up...

Parents could give children tracking devices instead of smartphones, Tory MP says

Parents could give their children tracking devices to monitor their whereabouts instead of smartphones, a senior Tory has suggested. Laura Trott, Shadow Education Secretary, warned the consequences...