Twenty-nine English councils to delay elections, minister confirms

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 15:46
A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.

UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 15:40
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

Liz Hurley says microphones put on windows, privacy trial hears

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 15:14
The actress is one of seven high-profile claimants that allege the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday committed "grave breaches of privacy", which the publisher denies.

Swinney denies government pressure to open scandal-hit hospital

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 14:22
It has been claimed the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital opened in 2015 despite not being "ready".

Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds in parts of UK

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 11:21
Heavy rain on Thursday will lead to a risk of some flooding, Simon King reports.

We were lied to, demeaned and smeared, say hospital inquiry families

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 10:27
The families call for those responsible for the issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow to be held to account.

We were lied to, demeaned and smeared, say hospital inquiry families

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:52
The families call for those responsible for the issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow to be held to account.

We were lied to, demeaned and smeared, say hospital inquiry families

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:52
The families call for those responsible for the issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow to be held to account.

Dead woman's family say barrister strike adding to their trauma

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:26
The body of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell was recovered days after she went missing in June 2023.

Gymnast Alice Kinsella prepares to make rare return to elite competition after baby

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:26
Olympic bronze medalist Alice Kinsella on her hopes of being the first British artistic gymnast to return to elite competition after childbirth.

Cabbie's killer still not found almost 50 years on

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:17
John "Jack" Armstrong's body was found three days after he had picked up a fare.

I'm 26 and want to be sterilised over pregnancy sickness

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:08
Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.

Fresh push to find real 'Beast of Birkenhead' killer

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:03
Peter Sullivan spent 38 years in prison for the murder of Diane Sindall before being cleared in 2025.

The Papers: 'Trump hails Greenland deal' and 'All I want is a piece of ice'

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 05:33
Donald Trump's announcement that he has reached an agreement with Nato allies on Greenland dominates Thursday's front pages.

Starmer warned of Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 00:57
Former minister Justin Madders tells the BBC Labour must stick to its pledge to cap ground rents.

Starmer warned of Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 00:57
Former minister Justin Madders tells the BBC Labour must stick to its pledge to cap ground rents.

I was a hostage negotiator for 10 years - this is what it taught me about parenting

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 00:43
Nicky Perfect shares three practical tricks she learnt which will help you handle daily parenting battles.

Liverpool top English club in Deloitte Money League

BBC - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 00:01
Liverpool become the top-earning Premier League club for the first time, according to analysis from financial firm Deloitte.

Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer

BBC - Wed, 01/21/2026 - 23:01
The row over Greenland risked uprooting the PM's carefully cultivated relationship with the US president.

Lords back UK social media ban for under-16s

BBC - Wed, 01/21/2026 - 22:31
It comes as the government looks into its own potential ban, with a consultation closing in the summer.