No 'protective ring' and visiting rules too strict - key points from Covid report on care homes
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:16:38 GMT
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:10:43 GMT
The closurse are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:45:49 GMT
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:25:35 GMT
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:54:35 GMT
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:06:34 GMT
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
Storm Austen to bring severe gales to UK as weather warning issued
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:42:56 GMT
The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.
Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:46:33 GMT
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
Zelensky and US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:51:40 GMT
The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.
Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:14 GMT
Zack Coughlan changes his plea and admits murdering Jamie Collins near their Bristol home.
