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Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:58
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.

'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:58
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:58
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday from Hertfordshire in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed in leaked report

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:57
A leaked review uncovers "bullying and harassment" and "violent behaviour" at Wales' largest hospital.

Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 04:28
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.

Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 03:15
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 02:14
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 02:14
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.

Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 01:51
In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".

How we decluttered our home and you can too

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 00:40
Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.

Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 00:36
A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 00:34
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

Fewer schools and 'cashless' meals in education reform plans

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 00:02
The Department of Education plans will be presented to MLAs for approval.

Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 23:21
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

11-year-old boy dies following County Down crash

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 20:42
It happened on the Corcreaghan Road outside Kilkeel on Tuesday morning.

Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 20:16
The former Labour minister has been accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffery Epstein.

Scottish Parliament rejects prostitution bill at stage one

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 19:38
Ash Regan's proposals would have made the act of paying for sexual services a criminal offence.

Minimum alcohol price in Wales to rise by 30%

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 18:42
It means a can of lager currently available for £1 will cost at least £1.30 from October.

Apology to mum of boy who died after falling in river

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 18:32
Xielo Maruziva fell into the River Soar, in the Aylestone area of Leicester, on 18 February 2024.

Trump lawyers call BBC's Panorama defence 'untenable'

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 17:48
The US president's legal team file new court papers in the ongoing case over a Panorama documentary.