PC Harper's mother 'devastated' his killers set for early release under revised plans
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:50:33 GMT
Rapists and child sex offenders will be barred from the scheme, which will restart in October, the government says.
Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:08:13 GMT
Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.
EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:43:10 GMT
Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.
There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:10:05 GMT
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations
US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:53:00 GMT
The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.
Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:28:34 GMT
More places in southern and eastern England are expected to reach heatwave criteria on Tuesday but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:09:46 GMT
London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:37:14 GMT
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.
Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:02:40 GMT
A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.
Half price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:34:13 GMT
They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.
