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Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:01:43 GMTAll doctors in England warned to watch for meningitis symptoms after Kent outbreak
Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:34:33 GMTWhy has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast?
There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:48:29 GMTPay grows at slowest rate in more than five years
Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:36:02 GMTWorld's longest coastal path opens in England
The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:47:55 GMTBetter NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds
There are growing calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services in Oxford.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:53:52 GMT'Designer' dog owners report more problem behaviours, vets warn
The Royal Veterinary College says popular "doodle" dogs do not always behave as expected.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:33:19 GMTWarm settled weather set to continue into the weekend
The spring-like weather is set to continue for the rest of the week but is unlikely to hit the highs of Wednesday's warmest day of the year so far, as Simon King explains.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:21:12 GMTChild seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge
An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:10:32 GMTInterest rates expected to be held due to Iran war
Before the conflict began, analysts had expected a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:16:18 GMTKing praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet
At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:17:08 GMTBeeps, shouts and abuse - police join female runners to tackle harassment
More than half of female runners in the UK have experienced harassment or abuse, research shows.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:58:34 GMTTwo men charged with allegedly spying on London Jewish community for Iran
Counter Terrorism Policing had been investigating alleged surveillance of locations and individuals linked to London's Jewish community.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:04:46 GMTUK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:58:47 GMTU-turn after job applicant told 'car is too old'
Alanah Thompson French, 18, was originally told by haart her application could not be progressed.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:10:33 GMTSadiq Khan says Labour should pledge to rejoin EU
Downing Street has repeatedly said the government will not rejoin the single market or customs union.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:40:26 GMTMother 'absolutely shocked' to find daughter had meningitis
Khali Goodwin's daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:56:56 GMTParents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support
Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:53:54 GMTWatch: Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station
The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:13:22 GMTUK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:53:01 GMTChris Mason: Is government going wobbly on its migration plans?
Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:51:43 GMTWatch: Why 'unprecedented' outbreak isn't another Covid
Meningitis infections result from close and prolonged physical contact and spreads more slowly than Covid.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:32:48 GMTThe Papers: Labour migrant plans under scrutiny and Iran gas field targeted
A number of papers lead on whether the UK government is stalling on its migrant reform plans.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:14:37 GMTScotland's assisted dying bill has fallen - what happens now?
Debate on the issue has been ongoing in parliament for more than 15 years but this is the closest legislation has made it to become a law.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:21:14 GMTAngela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:01:43 GMTHealth bosses 'can't confirm' meningitis outbreak contained
Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:08 GMTI'm in agony six years after treatment for anal cancer
Trish Prosser said she was too embarrassed to tell loved ones about the type of cancer she had as she felt there was a stigma surrounding anal cancer.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:29:18 GMTBereaved father wants suicide prevention training in every school
John Gibson's 24-year-old son Cameron, who was a veterinary surgeon, died in October 2019.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:17:08 GMTBeeps, shouts and abuse - police join female runners to tackle harassment
More than half of female runners in the UK have experienced harassment or abuse, research shows.