UK BBC

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:20 GMT
Police framed man for female student’s murder, evidence gathered by BBC suggests
Officers knew CCTV discredited their key witness in Omar Benguit's conviction for murder of Korean woman.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:28:46 GMT
UK considering significant increase to defence spending
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:30:33 GMT
Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:11:05 GMT
Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:06:22 GMT
'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'
The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:52:17 GMT
Tech firms must keep children's data if they die, under new plans
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:27:23 GMT
Ice and flood warnings for parts of northern UK as cold weather continues
More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:32:11 GMT
'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:05:40 GMT
Female athletes hit back at 'weird' and 'derogatory' comments about their appearance
Sporting stars describe unsolicited comments about their looks, as a survey suggests fewer girls have ambitions to become top athletes.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:07:51 GMT
Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style
Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:33:57 GMT
Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable
The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:57:14 GMT
Delivery van 'stuck on deadliest mudflat footpath'
HM Coastguard Southend says the van driver had been trying to get to Foulness Island.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:06:25 GMT
Weston & Stoecker win GB's second gold of day
Team GB win two Winter Olympic titles on one day for the first time as Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker clinch mixed team skeleton gold.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:26:26 GMT
UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says
The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:31:24 GMT
Dimbleby: I 'strongly believe' King wants Andrew to testify on Epstein
Jonathan Dimbleby tells BBC Newsnight that the King will be "feeling the pain" of the scandal surrounding his brother.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:46:30 GMT
Ros Atkins on... Mandelson and the vetting system
Revelations over Peter Mandelson’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have raised questions about how he became ambassador. Our Analysis Editor Ros Atkins reports.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:14:20 GMT
Moment Julia Donaldson reveals name for third Gruffalo book
After a 20-year Gruffalo hiatus, author Julia Donaldson announces the new book's title on BBC Radio 4.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:11:13 GMT
Why all Olympic curling stones come from a Scottish island
A small Ayrshire business crafts curling stones by hand using rock found on an island off Scotland’s west coast.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:46:12 GMT
Who is Peter Mandelson?
Sir Keir Starmer believes Peter Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords over his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:49:04 GMT
Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform
The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:33:37 GMT
The Papers: 'Truth is antidote to Putin's poison' and 'Europe sabotage campaign'
The aftermath following the UK saying Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a frog toxin continues to lead a number of today's papers.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:22:38 GMT
How to get the best view of the Northern Lights in 2026
Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting as the Sun reaches the maximum of its cycle.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:33:19 GMT
What the Nigella Lawson effect will mean for the Great British Bake Off
What joining Channel 4's famous tent could mean for the TV cook's career and the baking show.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:27:20 GMT
Red eyes and black beaches: How one of the worst environmental disasters left its mark
A major oil spill which killed thousands of birds is still being debated, three decades later.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:06:22 GMT
'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'
The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:53:54 GMT
Residents fear 'what's next' after racist graffiti?
he Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the incident is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:14:25 GMT
Abandoned tents and unsafe fires: What Highland rangers dealt with last summer
Their job involves encouraging people to behave responsibly and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:05:40 GMT
Female athletes hit back at 'weird' and 'derogatory' comments about their appearance
Sporting stars describe unsolicited comments about their looks, as a survey suggests fewer girls have ambitions to become top athletes.

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