Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister's Questions
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:26:11 GMT
The prime minister told MPs it was "the end of my political journey", and that he was "proud of everything I have achieved".
Watch: Standing ovation for Starmer in the Commons
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:44:22 GMT
The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer.
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:26:38 GMT
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
England close in on immortality with biggest match since 1966
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:19:50 GMT
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.
Three men who raped woman on Brighton beach jailed
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:33:39 GMT
The rapists carried out a "cynical, predatory and callous" attack, jurors were told.
Tourists warned of methanol poisoning risks in new campaign
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:57:09 GMT
Holidaymakers are urged to understand the dangers and symptoms of methanol poisoning.
UK's extreme weather is the new normal, Met Office says
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:11:32 GMT
The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:08:13 GMT
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 - but they can opt out
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:24:29 GMT
The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity".
Reform UK proposes £100m 'round-the-clock' security plan for MPs
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:56:02 GMT
The policy was announced after police said party spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack".
