Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth: From party disarray to brink of power

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 11:51
A profile of the broadcaster-turned-politician poised to be Plaid Cymru's first first minister.

More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 09:43
More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year

Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 08:41
John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.

'Illegal' traveller plot was for sale on Facebook

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 05:43
The four-acre site has been at the heart of an ongoing row with locals since Friday.

'Illegal' traveller plot was for sale on Facebook

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 05:43
The four-acre site has been at the heart of an ongoing row with locals since Friday.

Oasis documentary to show first Gallagher brothers interview in 25 years

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 02:38
Liam and Noel Gallagher will feature in the concert movie focusing on their 2025 global reunion tour.

Margaret Thatcher assassination story by Hilary Mantel gets stage premiere in Liverpool

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 01:02
In The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, the award-winning author imagined a plot to kill the PM.

The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 00:30
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

Irish language should not be 'bargaining chip' for a united Ireland

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 00:14
A new report says Irish language speakers should be "proactive" in planning for Irish unity.

Starmer under pressure as Labour suffers heavy election losses including historic Wales defeat

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 00:13
Reform makes huge gains in England, as Labour loses power in Wales and the SNP becomes the largest party in Scotland.

Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 00:04
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

The Papers: 'Labour's historic battering' and 'Vernon and Tess split'

BBC - Sat, 05/09/2026 - 00:00
Saturday's papers lead with calls for the PM to quit after Labour's local election losses and Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's marriage split.

William hails Sir David Attenborough's 'remarkable milestone' at 100th birthday concert

BBC - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 22:54
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

Many Labour MPs are blaming Starmer himself for elections body blow

BBC - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 21:54
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.

Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow

BBC - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 21:54
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.

Department 'hadn't a clue' if tunnel was locked, inquest hears

BBC - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 20:13
The 14-year-old's body was found in an underground water tunnel six days after he disappeared in north Belfast almost six years ago.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage

BBC - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 19:17
Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are "to separate amicably".

Britons on virus-hit cruise ship will be tested before charter flight back to UK

BBC - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 18:57
Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.

Britons on virus-hit cruise ship will be tested before charter flight back to UK

BBC - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 18:57
Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.

Man who tried to rape woman in 1992 traced and jailed

BBC - Fri, 05/08/2026 - 18:32
Aron Traynor was caught 34 years later after giving a DNA sample when he was arrested for drink driving.