UK considering significant increase to defence spending

BBC - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 01:28
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.

Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully

BBC - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 01:11
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully

BBC - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 01:11
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully

BBC - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 01:11
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style

BBC - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 01:07
Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.

Ice and flood warnings for parts of UK as cool weather continues

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 20:42
More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

Weston & Stoecker win GB's second gold of day

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 20:06
Team GB win two Winter Olympic titles on one day for the first time as Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker clinch mixed team skeleton gold.

Weston & Stoecker win GB's second gold of day

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 20:06
Team GB win two Winter Olympic titles on one day for the first time as Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker clinch mixed team skeleton gold.

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 18:33
The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 18:33
The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

Delivery van 'stuck on deadliest mudflat footpath'

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 16:57
HM Coastguard Southend says the van driver had been trying to get to Foulness Island.

Man dies after entering flood water in police chase

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 16:25
Derbyshire Police said it had referred itself to the policing watchdog.

Man dies after entering flood water in police chase

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 16:25
Derbyshire Police said it had referred itself to the policing watchdog.

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 15:32
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

Bankes & Nightingale win GB's first gold on snow

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 14:21
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win snowboard cross mixed team gold to secure Team GB's first ever Winter Olympic title on snow.

I only speak English outside my home after racist graffiti, says woman

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 13:49
Graffiti containing a racially offensive slur was sprayed on a wall inside a residential building in Belfast on Saturday.

I only speak English outside my home after racist graffiti, says woman

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 13:49
Graffiti containing a racially offensive slur was sprayed on a wall inside a residential building in Belfast on Saturday.

UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 12:26
The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".

UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 12:26
The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".

China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals

BBC - Sun, 02/15/2026 - 12:08
Relaxed visa rules for British and Canadian passport holders will come into force on 17 February.