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Tue, 05 May 2026 05:01:18 GMTDangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
Tue, 05 May 2026 08:21:45 GMTStarmer to host No 10 summit to tackle antisemitism
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.
Tue, 05 May 2026 07:17:22 GMTPoverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.
Mon, 04 May 2026 23:07:17 GMTPotholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.
Tue, 05 May 2026 08:11:05 GMTMan, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting
Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday.
Tue, 05 May 2026 01:55:39 GMTBritish pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:08:21 GMTWidow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities
Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.
Tue, 05 May 2026 08:41:08 GMTRecord 1.3m apply for 2027 London Marathon ballot
More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:04:02 GMT'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different'
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:32:58 GMT'Having multiple partners isn't all about sex - it's honesty, logistics and a good calendar'
For Naomi Allsworth, being polyamorous is just "a different way to navigate relationships".
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:26:52 GMTAI firms should face 'minimum wage for robots' to limit job cuts, says tech boss
A tech entrepreneur warns "white-collar workers in places like Cardiff" are "in firing line of AI".
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:04:05 GMTClosure of rape case of apprentice, 18, 'huge miscarriage of justice'
Cumbria Police say no charges were brought because the "evidential threshold" was not met.
Mon, 04 May 2026 11:54:32 GMTPeter Kay bomb hoax accused removed from court
Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated on Friday night with the comedian ushered off stage.
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:21:47 GMTTwo arrested over arson attack at Golders Green memorial
A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.
Sun, 03 May 2026 23:10:56 GMTThousands could benefit from cancer jab that cuts treatment time to minutes
Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.
Mon, 04 May 2026 10:35:36 GMTPrincess Eugenie expecting third child this summer
"His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news," Buckingham Palace said.
Mon, 04 May 2026 18:01:26 GMTUK joining Ukraine loan scheme would be good for EU ties, Starmer says
The UK is "discussing participating" in a £78bn (€90bn) European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine, the prime minister says.
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:09:25 GMTPolice probe over 'antisemitic' post of Jewish actress with devil horns
The image was posted by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign as part of its petition to cancel Maureen Lipman's upcoming performance in Aberdeen.
Mon, 04 May 2026 13:49:54 GMTPolice continue search after 'suspicious explosion'
Officers remain in the Frenchay area of Bristol where two people died in "suspicious blast" at house.
Mon, 04 May 2026 15:44:45 GMTBoy killed by falling tree was playing with friends
A teenager who died after being hit by a falling tree is named by his former school in Stafford.
Mon, 04 May 2026 09:21:21 GMTSquishy toy trend caused 'traumatising' burns
A 10-year-old girl could be scarred for life after taking part in the viral social media trend.
Mon, 04 May 2026 13:03:45 GMTReform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
The Green Party has accused Reform of "making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters".
Mon, 04 May 2026 10:20:33 GMTTemperatures to fall this week after the bank holiday
After last week's warmth, the first full week of May will be noticeably cooler.
Mon, 04 May 2026 06:11:54 GMT'We'd rather live in a tent than a homeless hostel'
The couple have camped in a park since November and say the support system is "very broken".
Sun, 03 May 2026 20:00:40 GMTSerious injuries as man falls 'number of floors'
Police seal off a bar in Colmore Row as the venue closes and apologises to customers.
Mon, 04 May 2026 05:16:44 GMTI found a 1940s treasure trove under the floorboards of my new flat
Kirsty Geddes found the artefacts under the floorboards of a Dumfries attic.
Sun, 03 May 2026 12:26:49 GMTTwo women die trying to cross Channel in small boat
The boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France, says local official.
Fri, 01 May 2026 13:24:15 GMTWatch: Moment WW2 bomb detonated in Plymouth
A loud explosion was heard as bomb disposal experts made the 250kg device safe.
Fri, 01 May 2026 13:36:38 GMTManchester born and bred, but moving to Israel
Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he's leaving for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable.
Fri, 01 May 2026 00:12:55 GMTRoyals bid farewell to US with visit to Arlington Cemetery and a block party
King Charles' historic state visit, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II's in 2007, has come to an end.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:45:16 GMTHas the royal state visit saved the special relationship?
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:24 GMTWatch: PM's ex-top aide on Mandelson revelations
Key moments as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
Tue, 05 May 2026 04:39:22 GMTThe Papers: 'Rivals circle Starmer' and bid to reopen Hormuz pushes region 'to the brink'
Several of the papers focus on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party.
Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:06 GMTWhat an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem
The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.
Mon, 04 May 2026 01:08:41 GMTChris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing
The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.
Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMTThe threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
Mon, 04 May 2026 06:04:08 GMTWhat life is like in the town with the UK’s worst mobile signal
Tenby is a “dead zone” for mobile signal, a business owner said, with the issue driving away customers.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:04:02 GMT'Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different'
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
Mon, 04 May 2026 22:08:04 GMTPolice attacked with bottles and masonry in west Belfast
Police had responded to reports that large crowds of people and vehicles had gathered and were driving dangerously.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:05:31 GMTScotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:26:52 GMTAI firms should face 'minimum wage for robots' to limit job cuts, says tech boss
A tech entrepreneur warns "white-collar workers in places like Cardiff" are "in firing line of AI".