The assisted dying bill has failed - but the debate isn't over

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:45
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.

The assisted dying bill has failed - but the debate isn't over

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:45
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.

Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:15
A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.

Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:15
A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.

Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:15
A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.

Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:00
The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Family 'robbed of memories' after baby's dog death

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 15:51
Maggie-May Ann Moody, who was three months old, is remembered by her grieving family.

Dog dies after suspected adder bite while out for walk

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 13:39
A dog owner is warning others to be vigilant of adders when walking their pets.

Four people in court over Jewish ambulance arson

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 13:04
Three men and a teenage boy appear at the Old Bailey over a fire that destroyed charity ambulances.

Man jailed after 'peacemaker' killed in pub attack

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 12:48
Harley Fox "did absolutely nothing wrong" before he was killed, a court hears.

Glasgow influencer jailed for smuggling £150,000 of cannabis

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 12:40
Ellie Crampsie was caught with about £150,000 of the class B drug after arriving at Edinburgh Airport from Thailand.

Police statements about writer may be defamatory, judge rules

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 12:36
Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson is bringing legal action against the Essex force.

Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:40
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

'I knew something was wrong, my baby was so purple'

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:01
Poppy Hope Lomas died seven days after a "high-risk" home birth in north London, her inquest hears.

Man charged with murder after headteacher knocked off bike

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:54
Michael Mullins, 56, was cycling home from his school when he was hit by a car.

Emergency departments 'having to choose between very sick patients'

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:26
The state of emergency departments in Northern Ireland has been described as "utterly horrifying".

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:03
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 10:03
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 07:26
The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Staff at UK's largest Pride event allege bullying and misconduct under sacked CEO

BBC - Fri, 04/24/2026 - 06:58
Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct.