Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system after BBC investigation
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:04:04 GMT
An undercover investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, BBC finds
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:02:17 GMT
The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.
Lyse Doucet in Iran: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:10:14 GMT
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.
Bank of England boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:51:22 GMT
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult".
US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:58:18 GMT
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.
Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:45:00 GMT
The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:30:40 GMT
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.
Two officers charged after pregnant woman killed in crash with police car
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:31:18 GMT
The woman and her unborn child died in a crash with a police car in Kidbrooke, south-east London.
British doubles legend Jamie Murray retires from tennis
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:23 GMT
Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.
BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:04:35 GMT
The BBC's interim director general says the cuts will require "some big and some difficult choices".
