Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 22:39
Sir Keir battles to save his job, as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a leadership challenge potentially as early as Thursday.

Bodies of three young women pulled from sea off Brighton

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:55
Police leave the scene and Brighton beach reopens after the bodies of three women are found.

Bodies of three young women pulled from sea off Brighton

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:55
Police leave the scene and Brighton beach reopens after the bodies of three women are found.

Contact with pair held in Iran cut off, family says

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:54
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have been detained in Iran for more than a year.

Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:46
Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.

Man shot by police was 'harmless', say neighbours

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:12
As an investigation into the shooting begins, residents say the incident has left them "numb".

Men jailed for firebomb attacks during gangland feud in west of Scotland

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 20:07
The trio targeted houses and a carpet firm linked to the Daniel crime family in a series of attacks last year.

Reform councillor 'brought party into disrepute'

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 19:57
Reform UK say Sheffield councillor Nathaniel Menday has been suspended pending an investigation.

Reform councillor 'brought party into disrepute'

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 19:57
Reform UK say Sheffield councillor Nathaniel Menday has been suspended pending an investigation.

Chris Mason: Starmer hopes to save his job with promise of change - and warnings of chaos

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 19:18
There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister.

Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals ministerial team, promising 'new era' for Wales

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 19:10
Ap Iorwerth said it was not just a change in administration but a change of approach for governing Wales.

Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 19:07
It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march.

Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 19:07
It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march.

Hampstead Heath ponds to stay trans-inclusive

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 18:53
The ponds will stay trans-inclusive and will receive upgrades for more privacy for women.

Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 18:16
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.

Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 18:16
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.

Six people returning home from hospital after hantavirus isolation

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:59
Not all of the 22 passengers and crew have been allowed to leave the Arrowe Park hospital yet.

Brother feared Nottingham triple killer would take his own life

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:42
Valdo Calocane's brother, Elias, told a public inquiry he felt "powerless" when it came to his illness.

Brother feared Nottingham triple killer would take his own life

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:42
Valdo Calocane's brother, Elias, told a public inquiry he felt "powerless" when it came to his illness.

Councillor suspended over racism allegations

BBC - Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:33
Reform suspends Paul Gibbins after confirming he was under investigation on Sunday.