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'Blocked' weather pattern to blame for UK's endless downpours

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 09:00
With more rain in the forecast, BBC Weather presenter Simon King looks at what's been causing the very wet year so far.

British Museum to keep pendant linked to Henry VIII

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 08:29
The museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.

British Museum to keep pendant linked to Henry VIII

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 08:29
The museum says it has reached a fundraising goal so it can permanently display the artefact.

The Papers: 'Streeting accused of coup' and 'King: We'll help police'

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 07:21
Both the health secretary and the King make headlines in Tuesday's papers.

Police defend taking 26 years to find teen's killer

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 06:49
Officers say advances in DNA tests helped link serial killer Steve Wright to Victoria Hall's murder.

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 06:26
Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 06:26
Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

Cambridge University wins rowing trademark case

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 06:13
The university took legal action after Cambridge Rowing Limited tried to register a trademark.

'He sent me reams of naked photos': Victims of cyberflasher speak out

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 03:17
Ben Gunnery was sentenced to 12 months suspended for two years on Monday.

'He sent me reams of naked photos': Victims of cyberflasher speak out

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 03:17
Ben Gunnery was sentenced to 12 months suspended for two years on Monday.

Chris Mason: Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not over

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 01:46
The prime minister has come through a political near-death experience, the BBC's political editor writes.

SEN parents 'devastated' as time runs out for school leavers' law

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 00:03
The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt tells assembly members "we have run out of time" to change the law.

£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 22:13
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.

£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 22:13
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.

Scottish Labour leader makes his biggest political gamble - but can it pay off?

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 21:38
The call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign is a defining moment in Sarwar's leadership of Scottish Labour.

Sarwar makes his biggest political gamble - but can it pay off?

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 21:38
The call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign is a defining moment in Sarwar's leadership of Scottish Labour.

Streeting's Mandelson messages reveal election fears and criticism of government

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 21:19
The health secretary says he is publishing the messages "after a weekend of smear and innuendo that I have something to hide".

Cabinet ministers rally round PM as Sarwar calls for him to quit

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 21:01
The Scottish Labour leader says No 10 has "not been good enough" but Sir Keir insists he will not resign.

Cabinet ministers rally round PM as Sarwar calls for him to quit

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 21:01
The Scottish Labour leader says No 10 has "not been good enough" but Sir Keir insists he will not resign.

King's 'profound concern' as police consider Andrew claims over Epstein

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 20:13
Making his first intervention in the Epstein scandal, the King said he is ready to support the police in their inquiries.