300 migrants bound for UK kidnapped and threatened with kidney removal

BBC - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 06:00
The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.

Recycling plant fire causes severe rail disruption

BBC - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 01:54
The fire is under control after a day which saw rail services through the area brought to a halt.

The Papers: 'Israel and Iran step back' and 'Is uni a waste of money?'

BBC - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 01:26
Several front pages cover the agreement between Israel and Iran to halt attacks on one another, following an exchange of fire on Monday.

'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation

BBC - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 00:07
'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'

'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation

BBC - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 00:07
'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

BBC - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 00:05
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

BBC - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 00:05
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

Church of Ireland 'safeguarding failings' over pastor's criminal record

BBC - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 00:02
Several whistleblowers have spoken to BBC Spotlight as part of a programme examining safeguarding issues within the Church of Ireland.

'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn

BBC - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 00:01
Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.

'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn

BBC - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 00:01
Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.

Zelensky thanks UK for 'ironclad' support after meeting King

BBC - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 23:41
Following their meeting, Zelensky thanks the UK for its "ironclad" support for Ukraine.

Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch

BBC - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 23:29
The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge".

Schools cutting subjects due to teacher shortage 'crisis'

BBC - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 22:54
Education leaders say some secondary schools are reducing timetables due to a lack of specialist teachers.

Schools cutting subjects due to teacher shortage 'crisis'

BBC - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 22:54
Education leaders say some secondary schools are reducing timetables due to a lack of specialist teachers.

He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler

BBC - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 22:49
The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.

Families' fury over 'brazen' appeal bid by paddleboard boss who caused four deaths

BBC - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 22:09
Nerys Lloyd's bid to shorten her sentence caused further pain, two of her victims' families say.

Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death

BBC - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 21:58
Dabinderjit Singh of the Sikh Federation has written to the government calling for an inquiry.

Ex-Olympian's wife 'feared he would kill her'

BBC - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 19:59
Curtis Robb, 54, is accused of repeated or continuous controlling and coercive behaviour.

Stokes & Atkinson investigated over nightclub incident

BBC - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 19:58
An incident at a nightclub involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, pace bowler Gus Atkinson and a Saracens academy player is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Prem Rugby club.

Significant changes to new GCSEs likely after burnout concerns

BBC - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 18:58
The exams watchdog said it supported the decision to address concerns raised by teachers.