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 12 Jun 2014

    Overseas applicants for UK passport renewals to be given 12-month extension to free up staff to deal with backloghttp://bbc.in/1xN0Xwl 

    2:47 AM - 12 Jun 2014
    • 119 Retweets
    • 63 Likes
    • Sandra Airio _shills1 Bella Ortegon Denyse Sharon vodyvixen Maria Gloria Costa F Natsumi Mikumo Genevieve Flight™ Caliber News
    21 replies 119 retweets 63 likes
      1. Ben May‏ @B3nMay 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking The backlog that didn't/doesn't exist, right?

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. kevin vass‏ @OrbesmeV 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking why not deal with U.K. Passports first overseas second just a thought

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Sai Kung Markets Ltd‏ @saikungmarkets 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking About time. But if it has to be done via the UK who is it going to help?

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Mike Roebuck‏ @mikeroebuck53 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking That's what happens when you scrap Consular services and don't cater for the consequences

        1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. 周玲曼‏ @zhou_lingman 14 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking i hate china. want love a new UK passport. how much?

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. michelle Snelling‏ @queenchelled 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking doesn't help me or my children, a yrs hard earned cash gone down the drain. I'll definitely b using my vote next time!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. B‏ @Bristoldrainman 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking If people renewed months in advance rather than leaving it so late then there wouldn't be such an issue.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. john gormley‏ @gormleyjon 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking instead of labour and the other parties moaning look at the evidence stability by our leaders have given us money to go abroad

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Irene Nottage‏ @Irene_NZ 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking just sent a renewal guess I won't be seeing it soon!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Gemma Mahadeo‏ @snarkattack 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking @SnarkyPlatypus my poor mum, she barely caught her dying mother in time because of that renewal delay.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Christopher Hayward‏ @C_Hayward 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking absolute joke. Took 10 weeks to get daughters passport & all supporting documents returned. #Unacceptable #BritishEmbaracement

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Rosemary Doughty‏ @MrsRDoughty 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking Lots of people in Bermuda waiting long times for passport renewals - just getting them back now having applied in February

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Steve Kellett‏ @omikl 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking As my wife's passport is already turning into coal at the bottom of a pile in Liverpool, how does this help exactly?

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Guy Stallard‏ @Guy_Stallard 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking Suggests Govt does not understand drivers behind services Here improving economy=more foreign holidays No passport = lost vote

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. _shills1‏ @_Shells1 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking what about the uk passport applications what they doing to improve that?why advertise 3 weeks Cs when it's clearly not !!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Dirt Disser‏ @Dirtdisser 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking Can you PLEASE Show Support make a small Donation Thanks,http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1860130129/bet-mine-apparel-and-accessories …

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Dirt Disser‏ @Dirtdisser 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking Can you PLEASE Show Support make a Small donation Thankshttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1860130129/bet-mine-apparel-and-accessories …

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Dirt Disser‏ @Dirtdisser 12 Jun 2014
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking Can you PLEASE Show Support Make a small donation Thankshttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1860130129/bet-mine-apparel-and-accessories …

        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