From plumber to Parliament, who is the Green Party's new MP?
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:29:17 GMT
Spencer marked her victory by apologising to customers for potentially having to cancel work due to her Westminster move.
Watch: How Green Party victory unfolded
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:56:04 GMT
Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan and declares 'open war' on Taliban - what we know so far
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:45:02 GMT
Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley in serious condition after makeshift weapon attack
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:07:45 GMT
Huntley, who is serving a life sentence for murdering two schoolgirls, has significant head trauma, the BBC understands.
Man arrested after Winston Churchill statue defaced with graffiti
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:29:26 GMT
The statue of the former prime minster at Westminster was vandalised with slogans daubed in red paint.
Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:24:43 GMT
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
Gregg Wallace drops personal data claim against BBC
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:52:10 GMT
Court documents state the claim against the BBC and BBC Studios has been "discontinued".
Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:32:38 GMT
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.
I hugged my daughter's killer as we cried together in prison
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:03:26 GMT
Chloe's mum visited her drug-driver killer Keilan Roberts in jail and says he will live with the guilt forever.
Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:44:40 GMT
Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.
