Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 07:47
There are growing calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services in Oxford.

Sadiq Khan says Labour should pledge to rejoin EU

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 07:10
Downing Street has repeatedly said the government will not rejoin the single market or customs union.

Warm settled weather set to continue into the weekend

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 06:33
The spring-like weather is set to continue for the rest of the week but is unlikely to hit the highs of Wednesday's warmest day of the year so far, as Simon King explains.

Bereaved father wants suicide prevention training in every school

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 06:29
John Gibson's 24-year-old son Cameron, who was a veterinary surgeon, died in October 2019.

Beeps, shouts and abuse - police join female runners to tackle harassment

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 06:17
More than half of female runners in the UK have experienced harassment or abuse, research shows.

U-turn after job applicant told 'car is too old'

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:58
Alanah Thompson French, 18, was originally told by haart her application could not be progressed.

The Papers: Labour migrant plans under scrutiny and Iran gas field targeted

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 05:32
A number of papers lead on whether the UK government is stalling on its migrant reform plans.

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 03:21
An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.

World's longest coastal path opens in England

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 02:36
The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time.

'Designer' dog owners report more problem behaviours, vets warn

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 01:53
The Royal Veterinary College says popular "doodle" dogs do not always behave as expected.

'Designer' dog owners report more problem behaviours, vets warn

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 01:53
The Royal Veterinary College says popular "doodle" dogs do not always behave as expected.

Chris Mason: Is government going wobbly on its migration plans?

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 00:53
Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down.

Interest rates expected to be held due to Iran war

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 00:10
Before the conflict began, analysts had expected a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting.

UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 00:04
Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

I'm in agony six years after treatment for anal cancer

BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 00:00
Trish Prosser was too embarrassed to tell loved ones about the type of cancer she had as she felt there was a stigma surrounding anal cancer.

Beeps, shouts and abuse - police join female runners to tackle harassment

BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:03
More than half of women runners in the UK have experienced harassment or abuse, research shows.

Government increases BBC World Service funding by £33m over three years

BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:00
The funding increase is about 8% up on the previous financial year, the government will announce on Thursday.

Two men charged with allegedly spying on London Jewish community for Iran

BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 21:58
Counter Terrorism Policing had been investigating alleged surveillance of locations and individuals linked to London's Jewish community.

Two men charged with allegedly spying on London Jewish community for Iran

BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 21:58
Counter Terrorism Policing had been investigating alleged surveillance of locations and individuals linked to London's Jewish community.

King praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet

BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 21:24
At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.