Nicky Harley

Nicky Harley

Journalist


BBC Arabic was axed last year as part of cuts at the BBC's World Service. Getty Images
BBC boss fears cuts to World Service will give rise to propaganda

Boss urges UK government to provide investment and ensure the world continues to have a 'trusted' news service

October 14, 2024
Ayman Alhussein, left, and the Es Devlin Congregation portrait of him, right. Photo: Ayman Alhussein / UNHCR
From Syria to Calais to Britain (in a suitcase): Powerful portraits of refugees

Artist Es Devlin's exhibition draws on the inspirational odysseys of strangers to the UK's shores

October 11, 2024
The EU has delayed the introduction of facial recognition systems for airport passengers over IT fears. AFP
EU roll-out of biometric travel checks postponed indefinitely

Germany, France and the Netherlands fear there will be passenger delays and say computers are not ready

October 11, 2024
Amani Ahmed's children, who were reunited with the lecturer in the UK after fleeing the war in Gaza with help from a charity. Photo: Amani Ahmed
Gaza lecturer reunited with family in UK recounts ordeal

Council for At-Risk Academics brought Amani Ahmed's family to Britain after heavy bombing damaged their home

October 09, 2024
Nobel committee secretary general Thomas Perlmann announces the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. AFP
Nobel Prize for medicine awarded for 'worm' gene breakthrough

US scientists recognised for physiology research involving tiny worms

October 07, 2024
A new study has revealed that aircraft noise at night can affect sleep. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
What living near an airport really does to your sleep

Breakthrough study using sleep-tracking devices measured the disruptive impact of jets flying often mere metres above the rooftops next to London's Heathrow Airport

October 04, 2024
The NHS says the study has 'potential to give thousands of children the chance to access the right treatment at the right time'. Getty Images
Newborns screened for 200 curable genetic conditions in world-leading UK research

The NHS is conducting a study to help save thousands of lives

October 03, 2024
Personal details of police officers in the Netherlands have been stolen by hackers. Getty Images
Foreign hackers suspected of capturing data from Dutch police officers

Names of about 65,000 police officers were stolen in the cyberattack

October 03, 2024
Disgraced lawyer Phil Shiner admitted fraud linked to Iraqi abuse claims against British troops.  Reuters
Rogue lawyer admits fraud after exploiting Iraqi complaints against UK veterans

Former human rights figure had filed lawsuits on behalf of Iraqis accusing British troops of torture and murder

October 01, 2024
Universities UK is recommending that capped tuition fees should be index-linked to inflation. Getty Images
UK universities call for first fee increase in a generation amid 'volatile' demand

Advocacy group Universities UK wants urgent review of international student visa restrictions and immigration costs

September 30, 2024
Conservative leadership hopefuls have outlined their plans for tackling the Middle East crisis. AFP
Middle East crisis focus for UK Conservative Party leadership contestants

Former foreign secretary James Cleverly said Israel must act with 'professionalism and restraint'

September 29, 2024
Police officers at the scene where a man rammed a van into shops in Essen, western Germany. AFP
Syrian man arrested after dozens injured in arson attacks in Germany

Two apartment blocks were set on fire and a van was rammed into shops

September 29, 2024
Summer riots ignited by the far right in the UK have led to pressure on the government to clarify its definition of Islamophobia. Getty Images
Government considers new definition of Islamophobia over fears for UK equality laws

Faith Minister Lord Khan concerned free speech may be impinged by current interpretation

September 29, 2024
Rescue boats search for survivors after the sinking of a wooden boat near El Hierro in the Canary Islands, Spain. Reuters
Up to 50 migrants presumed dead after boat capsizes off Canary Islands

Shipwreck could be worst tragedy in crossings from Africa to the Canaries in 30 years, with up to 50 people still missing and nine confirmed dead

September 29, 2024
UK universities have seen a fall in international students. Getty Images
UK universities face financial crisis from foreign student shortfall

Visa changes could leave almost half of universities struggling without higher fees from overseas students

September 28, 2024