New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war

BBC - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 07:55
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up.

Twenty-two English councils ask for election delays

BBC - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 07:40
A third of eligible authorities say they want to postpone local polls scheduled for May.

Teaching unions set to reveal strike ballot results

BBC - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 06:17
National strike action by the EIS union over teachers' workloads could potentially close almost every school in Scotland.

Labour outspent rivals on historic by-election loss

BBC - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 06:04
Labour came third in the Caerphilly by-election, its first parliamentary defeat in the seat for 100 years.

The Papers: 'World on the brink' and Trump intent on 'conquering' Greenland

BBC - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 05:39
The global tensions from Greenland and Iran feature prominently on Thursday's front pages.

Concern for couple jailed in Tehran as British embassy closes

BBC - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 04:41
Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.

Two Palestine Action hunger strikers end protest after 73 days

BBC - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 02:10
The BBC understands that one of the protesters was taken to hospital earlier on Wednesday in a poor condition.

Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive

BBC - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 00:30
The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.

Murder investigation launched after death of man

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 23:37
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has named the man as 43-year-old Wayne Reid.

Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 21:52
They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.

Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 21:52
They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.

South East Water licence to be reviewed after supply chaos

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 19:28
About 17,000 properties still had no water or were experiencing intermittent supplies on Wednesday.

Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 19:26
West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.

Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 19:26
West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.

Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 19:08
The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, a report has found.

Six arrested in £300m social housing fraud probe

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 18:31
The Serious Fraud Office is investigating alleged fraud within social housing firm Home REIT.

Up to 70 firefighters remain at factory fire scene

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 18:14
Up to 14 relief crews will stay overnight following the major Wolverhampton fire.

Alleged assault by former teacher had a profound effect, court hears

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 18:05
The incidents, which William Lloyd-Lavery denies, are alleged to have taken place between 1974 and 1979.

David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 17:55
The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.

Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality

BBC - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 17:38
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes