Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:58:15 GMT
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.
Watch: Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UK
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:34 GMT
Some migrants are being encouraged to fabricate abuse allegations in order to stay in the UK.
'Breakthrough' Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:18:53 GMT
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
Israeli demolitions levelling towns in south Lebanon, satellite images show
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:25:14 GMT
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:05:44 GMT
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:08:27 GMT
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
Move over wind farms: Why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT
From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals?
Wave of Russian drone and missile attacks kill 15 in Ukraine
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:09:33 GMT
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say.
Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:42:51 GMT
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".
The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:06:15 GMT
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
