Shabana Mahmood promoted to home secretary in major reshuffle

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:22
Angela Rayner's exit has prompted a reshuffle, with David Lammy becoming to deputy prime minister.

Ian Murray sacked as Scottish secretary in Starmer reshuffle

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:16
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his government following the resignation of his deputy Angela Rayner.

We must be ready for early election, Nigel Farage tells party

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 16:08
NIgel Farage announces he is setting up a department to prepare for government at the Reform conference.

The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 15:10
The duchess was known for handing out trophies at Wimbledon but also worked as a music teacher in Hull.

Greater Manchester bus drivers to strike in pay row

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 15:08
The proposed strike could see more 2,000 drivers walk out over the weekend of 19-22 September.

School bus changes 'absolute carnage', parents say

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 15:06
Challenges with school transport have been reported across Wales at the start of the new term.

Woman jailed for murdering estranged husband

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 14:22
Amy Pugh is sentenced after trying to pass off Kyle Pugh's injuries as self-inflicted.

Troubled beauty chain Bodycare to close 32 stores

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 14:21
About 450 jobs will also go after the value chain said it was making losses as costs continue to rise.

Troubled beauty chain Bodycare to close 32 stores

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 14:21
About 450 jobs will also go after the value chain said it was making losses as costs continue to rise.

Six jailed for life in 'execution-style' shooting

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 14:03
Drug dealer Jayamo Lucima was murdered a year after serving a prison term for dismembering a man.

'Deep shock' in community after man's murder

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 13:39
Emergency services found the man, named locally as Chrissy Burns, dead at a property in Mountnorris, County Armagh.

Henry Zeffman: Rayner's resignation is devastating blow for her and PM

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 13:05
Rayner's resignation poses huge questions for Sir Keir Starmer, our chief political correspondent writes.

Watch: Key moments from Rayner's political career

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 12:59
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resigned after failing to pay enough tax on a flat in Hove.

Four men arrested in terror plot investigation

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 12:28
Police say the men are being questioned and there is no "imminent threat" to public safety

Jaguar Land Rover staff to stay at home in cyber attack fallout

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 12:17
The company continues the complex work of restoring its systems after the cyber attack at the weekend.

Errors by machines leave 55,000 diabetes patients needing new tests

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 12:17
Errors by diabetes analysis machines mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further hospital tests.

Three British nationals among 16 killed in Lisbon crash

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 12:03
Authorities have confirmed three Brits are among 16 people who were killed in Wednesday's accident.

The music-loving duchess who became a primary school teacher in Hull

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 12:01
The life of the Duchess of Kent, who stepped away from royal life and became a primary school teacher.

WSL predictions 2025-26: BBC Sport pundits pick their top three

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 11:53
We asked our BBC Sport pundits and presenters who will finish first, second and third in the Women's Super League this season.

'We don't want Epping asylum seeker convict back'

BBC - Fri, 09/05/2025 - 11:31
A man who knew Hadush Kebatu says his offending has shocked the people of Epping.