Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:12:59 GMT
Their surprise announcement means a fresh decision will need to be made on the level of publicly funded protection they are entitled to.
Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:54:51 GMT
The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.
French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:23:24 GMT
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.
My student day out in London turned to terror - now survivors like me won't be forgotten
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:11:18 GMT
The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.
US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:52:48 GMT
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:14:00 GMT
The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains.
Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:48:07 GMT
Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.
Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:10:58 GMT
Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.
John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:33:09 GMT
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:59:35 GMT
Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.
