One dead and two ill after meningitis cases

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 22:00
Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.

Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 21:41
Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.

Starmer tells Plaid first minister he's 'open' to discussing more Senedd powers

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 21:36
It comes after a telephone call in which Sir Keir congratulated Rhun ap Iorwerth on becoming first minister.

Starmer tells Plaid first minister he's 'open' to discussing more Senedd powers

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 21:36
It comes after a telephone call in which Sir Keir congratulated Rhun ap Iorwerth on becoming first minister.

Original Coronation Street cast member dies aged 89

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 21:12
Alan Rothwell was best known for playing David Barlow in the original cast of Coronation Street.

MSPs sworn in at Holyrood before electing new presiding officer

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 19:54
Kenneth Gibson has seen off competition from two party rivals and Lib Dem Liam McArthur to land the job.

'She is strong and kind': How Italians have reacted to Catherine on her trip

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 19:29
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 19:29
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 19:12
The Reform UK leader, who is facing a Commons standards probe, said he "cannot be bought by anybody".

Black-cab rapist John Worboys denied parole for second time

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 19:02
The serial rapist "continues to represent a high risk of committing further serious sexual offences", a parole board says.

Weekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 18:25
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'The system is so broken', killer's mum tells inquiry

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 16:58
Valdo Calocane's mother Celeste tells an inquiry she thought her son was a risk to others before his killings.

Tory group leader suspended for helping to topple Reform

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 16:50
The Conservative Party says it made it clear to councillors that the coalition must not go ahead.

King visits victims of Golders Green stabbings

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 16:07
King Charles III visited a Jewish Care charity centre as well as meeting the wider community affected.

Former imam sentenced to life for sexual assaults

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:44
Abdul Halim Khan carried out attacks against seven victims from the Muslim community over nine years.

Woman guilty of killing ex-husband in acid attack

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:30
Danny Cahalane suffered catastrophic injuries when he was attacked at his home in Plymouth.

Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:08
The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.

Motability withdraws compulsory black boxes after criticism from drivers

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 13:35
Motability says it is pausing its rule changes after drivers said they were confusing and restrictive.

Three women who died off Brighton beach identified

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 13:13
Sussex Police say it would not be appropriate to publicly name them at this stage.

Three women who died off Brighton beach identified

BBC - Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:16
Sussex Police say it would not be appropriate to publicly name them at this stage.