Family 'beyond devastated' by meningitis death as hundreds get antibiotics
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:28:24 GMT
A sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:58:38 GMT
Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital strike
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:22:48 GMT
Islamabad denies targeting the rehab centre and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.
Will Scotland be the first nation in the UK to legalise assisted dying?
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:58:20 GMT
The final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is seen as too close to call.
Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:07 GMT
The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU
Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:17 GMT
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:24 GMT
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:02:27 GMT
Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.
Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:13:28 GMT
The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.
Spring to make a comeback with warmest day of the year forecast
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:56:20 GMT
Temperatures are on the rise again this week and as hours of daylight overtake hours of darkness, it will feel like spring has returned.
