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The company behind the driving system would be responsible, rather than the driver says Law Commission.
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across the county
A woman was stabbed and had unknown substance thrown over her in a property in Reading, police say.
Services were cancelled as fire crews inspected the suspected blaze outside Kintbury station.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance says its team worked tirelessly to keep the community safe.
The Elizabeth Line will travel under central London.
Residents says the "scary" noise from the car meets in Wokingham can be "heard a mile off".
Slough Town FC announces the death of 19-year-old player Christian Rowe.
Two people died in the fire in Rowe Court, Reading, on 15 December.
Marnie Clayton, 18, was found in Basingstoke after vanishing from a Windsor nightclub.
Slough council says it faces £3m extra costs by 2025 as a new, higher energy price cap comes in.
Around 8,000 people signed petitions calling for Slough's £90,000 A4 scheme to be scrapped.
Kaden Reddick suffered a fatal head injury when a store queue barrier fell on him.
Analysis suggests seven water companies illegally dumped sewage thousands of times between 2017 and 2021.
John Sillett trained riders for the 2016 Rio Games.
All 16 and 17 year-olds in the UK can now have a second dose 12 weeks after the first.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
A new Covid variant has emerged that looks worryingly different to the one vaccines were designed to fight.
Covid rules are being eased across all four nations of the UK.
Masks will soon no longer be required in England, but will still be recommended in some settings.
Not everyone has to get the Covid vaccine, but all NHS staff in England will soon have to be jabbed.
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines.
Aspiring stuntmen learn to dive as part of their quest to be included on the British Stunt Register.
Amanda and Stuart Stephens are campaigning after their 13-year-old son Olly was murdered.
BBC South Today presenter Tom Hepworth made the confession during the regional news programme.
Influencers Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans say rules place "unfair financial burden" on LGBTQ+ people.
Warren Higgs speaks before and after having his kidneys, which weighed more than five stone (35kg), removed.
Stockport climb to the top of the National League table as they claim a win over Maidenhead at Edgeley Park.
England add uncapped pace bowler Lauren Bell to their Women's Ashes squad before the one-off Test against Australia.
Reading sign teenage Estonia goalkeeper Karl Hein on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season.
Reading fight back from two goals down to beat bottom side Birmingham in the Women's Super League.
Watch Reading fight back from two goals down to beat WSL's bottom side Birmingham City 3-2.
The Labour leader tells Boris Johnson to quit during a bad-tempered series of Commons exchanges.
Boris Johnson has previously dismissed as "nonsense" claims he intervened to help an animal charity.
John Lewis, Waitrose and Morrisons will also ask customers to keep wearing masks in their shops when Plan B rules end.
Criticisms over the report's accuracy and impartiality were partially upheld by the BBC's complaints unit.
A woman who won an apology from the Met tells the BBC she felt like she was on trial for eight years.
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.
One million masks, described by a government report as counterfeit, were sent for use in the NHS.
President Joe Biden says he would consider imposing personal sanctions on his Russian counterpart.
The food poverty campaigner had complained that official figures failed to reflect price rises for the poorest.
The latest findings hint at how common reinfections might be and who is more likely to catch Covid again.
US officials say the vessel, which capsized on Sunday, may have been part of a "smuggling venture".
The "cold and tired" walker was rescued in darkness by Coastguard teams from a cliff in Arbroath.
Back in 1968, toddler Kathy Wrethman went missing in Australia but was recovered safely.
Akshay Patel’s six calls to North West Ambulance Service on the night of his mum’s death.
A protest that began 50 years ago with a beach umbrella remains a potent symbol of Aboriginal activism.
From being rejected on Dragons' Den to making millions, Alex Savelli shares his secrets to success.
Police are investigating multiple events to see if Covid rules were broken. Here's how we got to this point.
Locals say the top of Sauchiehall Street still has a "dark, looming presence" from the 2018 blaze.
George Linnane feels lucky to be alive, but wants to get back to caving to help others in trouble.
As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border.
A silk dress destined for the dump is snapped up by another bride-to-be 84 years after it was worn.
With an estimated 100,000 Russian soldiers now on Ukraine's border, what do Ukrainians make of it all?
Women who were targeted by Matthew Hardy speak about the impact of his avalanche of messages.
Mental healthcare is a priority at Body Work in Cambridge, where the TV presenter was a student.
The police inquiry is separate to the investigation being carried out by senior civil servant Sue Gray.
China is promising a greener Winter Olympics, although critics are not sure if it can deliver.
Speculation is rife about when Putin might strike but maybe hostilities already started, writes Jonathan Marcus.
Clive Myrie visits the Royal London Hospital as experts speak of "light at the end of the tunnel".
Did a Bank of England policy to save the UK economy during the financial crash make the wealthiest people even wealthier?
Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion.
Knowing how to deal with aggressive patients has become even more important during the pandemic.
Egypt beat Ivory Coast 5-4 on penalties to reach the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon following a 0-0 draw.
Wales and Ospreys say injured lock Alun Wyn Jones could be back before the Six Nations finishes.
Daniil Medvedev saves a match point before beating Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up an Australian Open semi-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Premier League clubs will have to prove they have at least four Covid-19 cases to get matches called off under new guidance announced.
Senegal are criticised after Sadio Mane continued playing despite suffering suspected concussion in a "sickening collision" with Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.
Covid rules are being eased across all four nations of the UK.
Scotland will follow England's example and lift its working from home guidance.
Masks will soon no longer be required in England, but will still be recommended in some settings.
Not everyone has to get the Covid vaccine, but all NHS staff in England will soon have to be jabbed.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Boris Johnson attended a birthday celebration inside Downing Street during Covid restrictions.
Fully vaccinated people travelling to the UK soon won't need to take Covid tests on or before arrival.
Mandatory Covid passports will be scrapped in England but remain across the rest of the UK.
Scotland and Wales are relaxing some of their restrictions around gatherings and mixing with others.
In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations are all very different to 2008.
Dan Johnson's project capturing his father's voice made him consider the importance of preserving memories.
A telephone helpline launched in Edinburgh is keeping people company when they walk home alone.
Trans woman Daniella McDonald had bad experiences dating men until she met Josh - but thinks attitudes are slowly changing.
On a British island at the edge of the Antarctic is one of the most remote tourist spots in the world.
1. How to grow your career from home. Many workers are now navigating new workplaces without ever stepping foot in an office, especially young professionals. That means they're missing out on the slew of benefits that come with in-person work. As a result, remote work is putting young workers at a disadvantage for promotions and other career development opportunities. READ MORE >>
2. PM calls back leadership team. Boris Johnson has reinstated his Tory leadership team to save his premiership. Amid growing belief that a confidence vote is inevitable, the PM has told the group of lieutenants who helped him to win the leadership contest in 2019 to record the position of every Tory MP, detailing those who are loyal, wavering or determined to oust him. Meanwhile, the Tory backbencher who accused No 10 of trying to “blackmail” MPs seeking to oust Johnson is to meet police to discuss his allegations. “If Boris Johnson is still prime minister by the end of this week, I’d be very surprised,” a minister has said. The Times
3. UK next to trial four-day week. A six-month pilot of a four-day work week with no reduction in pay will take place in the UK later this year, the 4 Day Week Global organisation announced. Around 30 British companies are expected to sign up to the scheme, which will take place from June to December. Similar trials will run at the same time in the US, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand; Spain and Scotland are also reportedly adopting related schemes. Advocates for the four-day week point to the “social and environmental benefits of the shorter working week”, and multiple firms have adopted the practice in recent months. The Independent
4. Do you need a sabbatical? Would you consider taking a sabbatical from work to try and avoid burnout? Extended breaks are now being offered by firms to staff as a way to avoid overworking – but do they work? Some experts say that sabbaticals don’t fix issues; they simply delay the pressure to deal with them. What’s actually needed is better communication with managers, reduced hours or workload, and firmer boundaries. What do you think about the idea? Vote in our poll and tell us more in the comments. VOTE HERE >>
5. FTSE returns to pre-crisis highs. The FTSE 100 has continued its positive start to the year, approaching pre-pandemic highs. The blue-chip index gained 0.9% to pass the 7,600 points level for the first time since January 2020. The Telegraph said sentiment was boosted by takeover talk after it was confirmed that Unilever had tabled an unsuccessful £50bn bid for GSK’s consumer healthcare arm. More mergers and acquisitions are expected, as many FTSE-listed firms are regarded as undervalued. The Times
7. ‘Pay-per-mile’ for London drivers. Drivers in London could be charged for every journey from 2024 under plans being drawn up to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. Sadiq Khan, the capital’s mayor, said the city should be a global leader in introducing smart road pricing, as a report found car journeys in the capital needed to be cut by more than a quarter to meet net-zero emissions targets by 2030. Drivers could expect a “pay-per-mile road charging system” in the future. BBC
8. Sentencing powers. Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to a year, under plans to tackle a backlog in the crown courts and speed up justice, the Government has announced. The change will allow the more serious cases heard by magistrates to be sentenced by them too; currently, cases where the offence carries a jail term of more than six months must be referred to the crown court for sentencing. The Guardian
9. Worth a listen. I strongly recommend the superb Hunting Ghislaine, which has now rebranded as Hunting Ghislaine: The Trial to bring the story up to date. The show is a little harder to ferret out than some pods: it’s exclusive to a website called Global Player, though it is still free. If you are interested in the Maxwell saga it’s unmissable – and John Sweeney is a natural podcaster: a charismatic talker, encyclopaedically well informed and full of thrilling moral indignation. Editor
10. The bottom line. Chelmsford, in Essex, has been crowned the “Costa capital” of the country, with more Costa coffee outlets than any other town in Britain. It has 25 within two miles of its centre (ten of them actual cafés, the others takeaway machines in supermarkets and petrol stations). Cheltenham came second, with 22. Across the country, Costa has 2,681 outlets, to Starbucks’ 1,025. The Daily Mail
Akshay Patel’s six calls to North West Ambulance Service on the night of his mum’s death.
As the row over No 10 parties rumbles on, Sir Keir Starmer asks whether Boris Johnson will resign.
Police are investigating multiple events to see if Covid rules were broken. Here's how we got to this point.
About 400 dolphins, filmed off the Pembrokeshire coast, is "almost beyond belief", says Sea Trust.
Sophie Hitchen, who had alopecia, says she wants to offer support to others with the condition.
Liz Truss says she wants Boris Johnson to continue doing the job, when asked if she had leadership ambitions.
Labour's Angela Rayner asks minister Michael Ellis to assure MPs the Sue Gray report will be published in full.
Dame Cressida Dick says the Met has received evidence from Sue Gray's inquiry team.
Grants Shapps is asked if he is defending something that "in your heart of hearts you know isn't defensible".
The recording captures the moment David Maggs tells a 999 call handler he has killed his wife.
Clive Myrie visits the Royal London Hospital as experts speak of "light at the end of the tunnel".
Watch to see all the times Boris Johnson has responded to claims of parties at Downing Street.
George Linnane broke his leg, ribs and jaw in a caving accident, and it took 54 hours to rescue him.
BBC Panorama investigates what can happen when anti-social behaviour escalates.
The Elizabeth Line will travel under central London.
BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK.
Mercedes Gleitze was the first British woman to swim the English Channel, but kept her accomplishments hidden from her family.
Stella Morris welcomes a High Court ruling that stalls any extradition to the US for now.
