Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:56:53 GMT
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.
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.
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
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital strike
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:17:57 GMT
Islamabad denies targeting any health facility and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.
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.
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.
Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:46:22 GMT
Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.
