UK BBC

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:07:51 GMT
Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:24:19 GMT
Man charged after seven people hit by car in Derby
The pedestrians were seriously injured when they were hit by a black Suzuki Swift on Saturday night.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:25:20 GMT
More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces
The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:26:08 GMT
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:01:43 GMT
Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:25:21 GMT
UK and France extend talks over new small boats deal
A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:49:10 GMT
NI GP calls for screening changes after shock bowel cancer diagnosis at 49
Dr Jonny Dillon is "very angry" that Northern Ireland's bowel cancer screening programme lags behind the rest of the UK.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:36:45 GMT
British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University
Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:56:59 GMT
Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:05:14 GMT
New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready
Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:00:24 GMT
King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:53:26 GMT
Amateur rapper sentenced to 10 years for owning XL bully that killed mother-in-law
Ashley Warren, who was the first person charged under new XL bully legislation, is sentenced.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:47:33 GMT
Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:50:04 GMT
Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:39:12 GMT
Labour suspends outspoken backbench MP Karl Turner
The Hull East MP says he was suspended because of his "robust" criticism of the government's policy on jury trials.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:55:39 GMT
Carey Mulligan awarded CBE at Windsor Castle
The star of Promising Young Woman and An Education says receiving the award is "extraordinary".

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:09:00 GMT
Three charged with murder over death of girl, 16
Three people appear in court over the death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:08:54 GMT
Scottish crime boss set to be deported from Bali to Spain after airport arrest
Police in Bali confirm Lyons, 45, has been handed over to Spain's Guardia Civil and will be flown to Malaga on Wednesday.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:41:33 GMT
Veteran abused for being gay seeks £50k MoD payout
A reparations scheme offers up to £70k to those who were forced to leave the military for being gay.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:31:52 GMT
Easter bank holiday weekend set to be busiest on roads in four years
The bank holiday weekend is set to see the busiest roads since Easter 2022, despite rising fuel cost fears.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:16:12 GMT
Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless Festival
It will be his first UK performance in over a decade and since he received criticism for antisemitic comments.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:30:03 GMT
Watch: Carol Kirkwood's funniest moments on air
As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:02:47 GMT
How much screen time is too much for under fives?
The BBC's Vanessa Clarke talks through the government's new advice for children using screens.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:27:38 GMT
Who is the BBC's new director general?
The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:43:12 GMT
Watch: CCTV shows ambulance attack suspects in Golders Green
The vehicles belonged to Hatzolah, a volunteer Jewish organisation that responds to medical emergencies.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:43:56 GMT
Watch: Police find 1,100 cannabis plants in barn
The property had been turned into a "substantial and well-organised cannabis factory", police say.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:48:30 GMT
The Papers: Trump tells UK 'go get your own oil' and 'King sent to US'
US President Donald Trump's latest comments about European allies as the war in Iran rages on dominate Wednesday's papers.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:54 GMT
From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:29:01 GMT
Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched
There needs to be accountability for the failings that led to this mass exploitation of children in UK, says survivor.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:24:03 GMT
How Scotland found their base camp for 'travelling' World Cup
Gary Dicker and Steven Naismith explain why Scotland picked Charlotte FC as their World Cup base.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:47:58 GMT
How will car finance compensation payments work?
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:24:19 GMT
Man charged after seven people hit by car in Derby
The pedestrians were seriously injured when they were hit by a black Suzuki Swift on Saturday night.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:23:30 GMT
Dissident groups still have 'capacity and desire' to attack police
Naomi Long says despite their small numbers those involved are "wedded" to destruction and violence.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:18:45 GMT
My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16
Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:13:22 GMT
Mum who gave up job to care for disabled daughter 'can't afford to eat breakfast'
Michelle Rees, who cares for her daughter and other relatives for more than 90 hours a week, says she receives little support.

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