Six O'Clock News

BBC Radio 4

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National and International News from BBC Radio 4

13H AGO

The government previews changes to special education provision

The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, says the government will be spending more money, not less, on support for children with special educational needs and disabilities under plans to be unveiled tomorrow. The changes to what's known as SEND are part of a package of reforms for schools in England. Ms Phillipson moved to reassure parents that 'effective support' would not be withdrawn but the Conservatives say they have big concerns.

16 min
1D AGO

President Trump announces 15% global tariffs

President Trump has announced he is increasing his global tariff rate to 15%, in response to the ruling by the US Supreme Court that struck down his original import duties on global partners. The court decided yesterday that he had exceeded his powers by using emergency laws to implement his original tariffs last year. His response was to call some of the justices 'fools' and confirm a ten per cent tax on all imported goods. Democrat governors have called for refunds on levies already paid.

17 min
1D AGO

President Trump announces 15% global tariffs

President Trump has announced he is increasing his global tariff rate to 15%, in response to the ruling by the US Supreme Court that struck down his original import duties on global partners. The court decided yesterday that he had exceeded his powers by using emergency laws to implement his original tariffs last year. His response was to call some of the justices 'fools' and confirm a ten per cent tax on all imported goods. Democrat governors have called for refunds on levies already paid.

17 min
2D AGO

The Supreme Court rules Donald Trump's global tariffs are illegal

The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs on dozens of countries using a law meant for national emergencies. Also: The government is considering legislating to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession to the throne. And Nasa says it's aiming for early March to launch its Artemis II moon mission.

30 min
3D AGO

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested

The King's brother is suspected of misconduct in public office. Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied wrongdoing. Also: Dame Antonia Romeo has been appointed as Sir Keir Starmer's new Cabinet Secretary. And police in Thailand have gone undercover to arrest a man suspected of stealing thousands of pounds worth of Buddhist artefacts.

31 min
4D AGO

Les Wexner says his "heart goes out " to survivors of Jeffrey Epstein

The billionaire US businessman, Les Wexner, says his "heart goes out " to survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, after telling US politicians he himself was "duped" by a "master manipulator". Also: The NHS is facing a much bigger bill for damages in medical negligence cases involving children after a landmark ruling by the UK's highest court. And Mark Zuckerberg gives evidence in a lawsuit that's put social media on trial.

31 min
5D AGO

The American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died

One of the most influential voices of the American civil rights movement, Jesse Jackson, has died at the age of 84. Also: Nigel Farage has named the former Conservative Cabinet minister, Robert Jenrick, as Reform UK's choice to become Chancellor if the party wins power at the next general election. And heavy snow disrupts the Winter Olympics.

31 min
6D AGO

The government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections in England

The government has abandoned plans to postpone local elections across 30 councils in England this May. Also: 36 universities may face paying compensation to students whose teaching was affected by Covid. And one of the greatest US actors of his generation, Robert Duvall, has died.

31 min

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Where did you go?

07/30/2019

Furpep

No podcast since Saturday. What happened? Love my Brit news
I have an idea

01/08/2024

Che Block

Ask Hamas what they’re doing to protect people!
Just The Facts

12/28/2023

FireVaney

When it comes to straight forward, hard news, the BBC reigns supreme. Thank you. In particular, The Six O’Clock News neatly summarizes everything that’s happening in the UK and around the world.
Love the chimes and voices but USA ads are idiotic

11/07/2023

charatza

Hearing Vigialis is like having King Lear read us the news. All BBC voices are great. But. Cannot BBC announcers read the ad copy instead of moronic adolescent American voices? I’m an American but their ‘color’ delivery and mindless attitudes daily are grating on my nerves.