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

BBC - 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

BBC - 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?

BBC - 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?

BBC - 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

BBC - 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

BBC - 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

BBC - 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

BBC - 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.

Welsh first minister criticised for silence over Starmer

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 19:58
Eluned Morgan remains tight-lipped on whether the prime minister should stay or go.

Violinist sent hundreds of nude images to women

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 18:55
Ben Gunnery has been handed a 12-month suspended jail sentence at Bromley Magistrates Court today.

Violinist sent hundreds of nude images to women

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 18:55
Ben Gunnery has been handed a 12-month suspended jail sentence at Bromley Magistrates Court today.

Police assessing claims about Andrew sharing confidential trade details

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 18:37
It comes after files suggest the former prince shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein from his official work as trade envoy.

Soldier compared stabbing to Lee Rigby attack

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 17:41
Anthony Esan is being sentenced for the attempted murder of a soldier outside a barracks in Chatham.

Soldier compared stabbing to Lee Rigby attack

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 17:41
Anthony Esan is being sentenced for the attempted murder of a soldier outside a barracks in Chatham.

Twenty years is 'a death sentence', son of British media tycoon jailed by China says

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 17:28
A Hong Kong court sentences the 78-year-old British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of national security offences last December.

Twenty years is 'a death sentence', son of British media tycoon jailed by China says

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 17:28
A Hong Kong court sentences the 78-year-old British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of national security offences last December.

Flights from St Helena island grounded by airport safety concerns

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 17:25
Residents on the remote British overseas territory have been left stranded after fire safety concerns grounded flights.

Flights from St Helena island grounded by airport safety concerns

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 17:25
Residents on the remote British overseas territory have been left stranded after fire safety concerns grounded flights.

Chris Mason: Starmer prepares to face Labour MPs knowing his future is in the balance

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 16:39
Cabinet ministers have expressed support for the prime minister, as he prepares to face Labour MPs.

More than 90 flood warnings in place across UK as forecasters warn 'no sign' of dry spell

BBC - Mon, 02/09/2026 - 16:30
More than 90 flood warnings are in place covering south-west and south-east England, London and south Wales.