UK BBC

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:37:46 GMT
Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for position
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:43:26 GMT
UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war
The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:03:15 GMT
Warning higher Europe air fares 'inevitable' due to Iran war
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:07:58 GMT
Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests
It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:03 GMT
E-gate access to be expanded at UK airports to include younger children
Children aged eight and nine returning to the UK from abroad will be able to use e-gates from 8 July.

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:51:59 GMT
A pothole has burst my tyre - what now and how do I claim?
A BBC investigation reveals three in four claims for pothole compensation are being turned down.

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:56:24 GMT
Harry warns of 'deeply troubling' rise in antisemitism in UK
The Duke of Sussex says "legitimate protest" is important but people must be more "clear" about where they are aiming their anger.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:11:09 GMT
Chippy boss installing self-service tills as 'abrupt' customers query prices
Rhys McLoughlin says he does not think customers understand that "incoming prices are going up and up".

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:18:54 GMT
Disabled man spied upon by bosses wins £300k payout
Alan Jones, 59, had worked at Pilkington UK with an "unblemished" record since leaving school.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:16:22 GMT
Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:34:08 GMT
Deaths of three women in sea 'tragic and horrendous'
Brighton & Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey says the women are yet to be identified.

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:42:03 GMT
Brother feared Nottingham triple killer would take his own life
Valdo Calocane's brother, Elias, told a public inquiry he felt "powerless" when it came to his illness.

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:57:05 GMT
Reform councillor 'brought party into disrepute'
Reform UK say Sheffield councillor Nathaniel Menday has been suspended pending an investigation.

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:12:59 GMT
Man shot by police was 'harmless', say neighbours
As an investigation into the shooting begins, residents say the incident has left them "numb".

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:44:56 GMT
Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission
The watchdog says it is opening a case into The Anti-Slavery Collective to assess concerns over spending.

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:54:24 GMT
Contact with pair held in Iran cut off, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have been detained in Iran for more than a year.

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:10:14 GMT
Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals ministerial team, promising 'new era' for Wales
Ap Iorwerth said it was not just a change in administration but a change of approach for governing Wales.

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:33:38 GMT
Councillor suspended over racism allegations
Reform suspends Paul Gibbins after confirming he was under investigation on Sunday.

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:07:01 GMT
Men jailed for firebomb attacks during gangland feud in west of Scotland
The trio targeted houses and a carpet firm linked to the Daniel crime family in a series of attacks last year.

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:46:05 GMT
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:53:20 GMT
Hampstead Heath ponds to stay trans-inclusive
The ponds will stay trans-inclusive and will receive upgrades for more privacy for women.

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:41:43 GMT
First wild beavers 'illegally released' confirmed
Beavers are living near the River Lowther in Eden after probably being released illegally.

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:57:35 GMT
Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:59:48 GMT
Six people returning home from hospital after hantavirus isolation
Not all of the 22 passengers and crew have been allowed to leave the Arrowe Park hospital yet.

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:54:20 GMT
Trucker killed when lorry cab rolled off back of trailer
Thomas Willis died as he was removing the vehicle from the trailer of his lorry, an inquest hears.

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:45:28 GMT
Snake Pass to temporarily close for works
The county council says the work will enable proposals to be developed and discussed with partners.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:39:59 GMT
Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:44:03 GMT
Man found hiding in cupboard during cannabis farm raid
Antonjo Kodhelwas, 42, was found by police at the property in Uplands, Swansea.

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:53:53 GMT
BBC tests out England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds in Kansas City
Will Grant visited one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will call home ahead of the tournament.

Sun, 10 May 2026 22:07:29 GMT
Watch: Best moments from the Bafta TV Awards
Netflix drama Adolescence was the big winner at the Bafta Television Awards on Sunday, while The Celebrity Traitors also scooped a share of the glory.

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:33:52 GMT
'Starmer's done nothing for the country': Why one heartland council abandoned Labour
In Barnsley, south Yorkshire, 50 years of Labour rule ended on Friday with Reform UK taking control.

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:54:50 GMT
Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:18:22 GMT
'I nearly died after buying skinny jab from friend of friend'
A woman is warning others of the dangers of unregulated jabs after one dose of a black market pen.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:20:08 GMT
The Papers: 'Wes, prime minister?' and 'My flare lady'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages on Thursday, as Sir Keir Starmer tries to retain his premiership.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:26:35 GMT
'I was given a choice - keep my legs or keep my life' - the sepsis patient who lived
The life-threatening reaction to infection caused Marshall Wylie to lose his legs.

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:10:20 GMT
Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!'
Stars including Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show.

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:13:34 GMT
The King's Speech at a glance
The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:57:29 GMT
Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'
Acclaimed Tudor-set play 1536 is co-produced by Margot Robbie and is being turned into a BBC TV drama.

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:34:08 GMT
Deaths of three women in sea 'tragic and horrendous'
Brighton & Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey says the women are yet to be identified.

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:19 GMT
Ex-senior detective made 'dismissive' remarks in Katie Simpson case, documents show
Former PSNI Det Ch Insp John Caldwell made "dismissive" remarks in relation to the Katie Simpson murder case, documents show.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:11:09 GMT
Chippy boss installing self-service tills as 'abrupt' customers query prices
Rhys McLoughlin says he does not think customers understand that "incoming prices are going up and up".

home