Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
BBCBreaking's profile
BBC Breaking News
BBC Breaking News
BBC Breaking News
Verified account
@BBCBreaking

Tweets

BBC Breaking NewsVerified account

@BBCBreaking

Breaking news alerts and updates from the BBC. For news, features, analysis follow @BBCWorld (international) or @BBCNews (UK). Latest sport news @BBCSport.

London, UK
bbc.co.uk/news
Joined April 2007

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 18 Dec 2012

    90-day period before large scale redundancies can take place to be cut to 45 days, UK government announces

    1:55 AM - 18 Dec 2012
    • 267 Retweets
    • 16 Likes
    • Mokamalast Andy debbie hurst richard welch trevsooncome Thomas Nicola Parkinson Femi Olarinoye ☂ Derek Luckhurst
    26 replies 267 retweets 16 likes
      1. Michael dobson‏ @Mickyd2110 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking that's great! As long as its easy for employees to get another job and not be stuck on the dole . . . Ah #nojobs

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Gutrot Spume‏ @FetchingBadger 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking great news for stressed out employees everywhere halving the time will really make it easier for them to find other work now

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Mike Selby #FBPE #PeoplesVote‏ @sel_mik 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking companies that do not have rolling 90 day plans are being mismanaged. No need to change this. Sack the directors responsible.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Jo Ritson‏ @JoRitson 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking despite what this gvt says about strivers , they are still determined to hurt us

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. N13‏ @N13London 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        Just as well i am in the 90 day period! !! “@BBCBreaking 90-day period before large scale redundancies can take place to be cut to 45 days

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. merlin the Red‏ @merlinthered 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking oh happy days!! Will that apply to the government as well? And the same rates of redundancy !!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Keith Tatters‏ @WashingtonMayor 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking I'm sure we'll find this out at #CrabtreeOfGateshead for ourselves next year!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. jim‏ @jimallison46 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Hughesy‏ @Hughesy53 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking ...like a retreating army, leaving nothing to salvage. The next govt will have its work cut out...Marshall Plan II

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Hughesy‏ @Hughesy53 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking chip chipping away at workers' rights: the Tory smash & grab campaign continues...or should that be scorched earth?

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Tony Essex‏ @tony_essex 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking This means 45 days less pay before one gets the chop - very cynical...!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. origin‏ @orignradebe 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Marie Boyle‏ @MarieBoyle12 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. And‏ @andrewrarogers 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking let's see how many more companies close now

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Gritted Teeth‏ @winfamb 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking And what additional help for those made redundant at such short notice?

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Sharon #GTTO‏ @sharoot66 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking the coalition are not happy unless they are cutting things!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Infinite Impedance‏ @741opamp 18 Dec 2012
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking So where is the largely toothless TUC? No comment? No objection? Just roll over to the next popular pc issue? #tuc #unions

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info