An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 06:00
We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

Reeves pledges to explore helping with heating oil bills

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 03:30
The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

Snow for some as winter weather returns to UK this week

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:59
The weather is set to get a lot colder as the week progresses, as Tomasz Shafernaker explains.

First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:31
Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

More whales are stranding. Now more people are needed to help them

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:09
Calls for more people to train as marine mammal medics so they can help rescue stranded animals.

How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:03
Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked

'I'm in constant pain' - woman harmed by vaginal mesh urges action on redress scheme

BBC - Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:00
Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for "urgent action" to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.

From Bangor to Manila, how oil prices are hitting people around the world

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 23:40
The impact of the US and Israel's war in Iran is starting to hit home - no matter where people live.

Anti-Muslim hatred definition safeguards free speech, says Reed

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 22:49
Concerns have been raised that an "anti-Muslim hostility" definition could create a "chilling effect".

Head of Police Federation of England and Wales suspended

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 22:10
CEO Mukund Krishna has been suspended due to an ongoing police investigation, the organisation confirms.

Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 20:02
The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

Frost pregnancy tip came from 'good source', ex-Mail journalist tells court

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 18:44
Katie Nicholl denies she got sensitive medical information about the actress though unlawful means.

Horse racing trainer guilty of hockey stick assault

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 18:10
Williams will be sentenced next month for the assault, which left a dog walker with a broken arm.

Horse racing trainer guilty of hockey stick assault

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 18:10
Williams will be sentenced next month for the assault, which left a dog walker with a broken arm.

Days of disruption expected as Glasgow Central closed after fire near station

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:51
The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon before the building collapsed hours later.

Days of disruption expected as Glasgow Central closed after fire near station

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:51
The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon before the building collapsed hours later.

PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:21
The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.

PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:21
The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.

Rape victim 'warned police about innocent suspect'

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:03
A woman who identified an innocent man as her attacker says police dismissed her concerns as "trial nerves".

Rape victim 'warned police about innocent suspect'

BBC - Mon, 03/09/2026 - 17:03
A woman who identified an innocent man as her attacker says police dismissed her concerns as "trial nerves".