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Starmer tells Musk: Back off over Henry Nowak murder
PM accuses the billionaire of trying 'whip up' division with police discrimination claims
04 Jun 2026,30 mins
Three die in helicopter crash during Royal Navy exercise
The aircraft came down early this morning during a training exercise in Devon.
03 Jun 2026,30 mins
PM says 'serious questions' for police over student murder
Henry Nowak was handcuffed while dying of stab wounds
02 Jun 2026,30 mins
More Mandelson Documents Published
Thousands of documents relating to Lord Mandelson's time as US ambassador are published.
01 Jun 2026,30 mins
Nicola Sturgeon Speaks to BBC About Peter Murrell's SNP Embezzlement
Nicola Sturgeon's denied knowing anything about her estranged husband's crimes.
31 May 2026,16 mins
Charity Warns of DRC Ebola Spread
The charity, MSF, warns Ebola is spreading in the DRC at a "deeply alarming" rate.
30 May 2026,16 mins
Romania drone crash prompts condemnation of Russia
NATO is looking at how to improve drone defences after a block of flats in Romania is hit
29 May 2026,30 mins
More than a million young people in the UK not in work or learning
The author of a report says there needs to be a whole-system reset to tackle the issue
28 May 2026,30 mins
Energy bills to rise for millions as price cap increases
The regulator Ofgem says its because of volatility from the conflict with Iran
27 May 2026,30 mins
Teenage rape case referred to Court of Appeal
Three boys were given rehabilitation orders
26 May 2026,30 mins
Murrell admits embezzling £400k from SNP
He bought jewellery, cosmetics, two cars and motorhome
25 May 2026,30 mins
'Appalling' teenage rape case
Sir Keir Starmer welcomes urgent review of sentences
24 May 2026,16 mins
Government reviewer wants 'complete reset' for young people
Author says 25 times more spent on benefits for young people than helping them into work
23 May 2026,16 mins
A new Ebola vaccine could be tested soon
British scientists are working to fight an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
22 May 2026,30 mins
UK net migration falls sharply
171,000 more people arrived in the UK than left in 2025
21 May 2026,30 mins
The government extends the 5 pence cut to fuel duty
Ministers were due to introduce a phased increase from September
20 May 2026,30 mins
Grenfell fire charges sought for up to 57 people
The Met Police says it is sending evidence to the CPS for a decision on criminal charges
19 May 2026,30 mins
Two women tell BBC Panorama they were raped while filming Married at First Sight UK
Channel 4 said it had commissioned an external review
18 May 2026,30 mins
Lisa Nandy: Starmer's future a 'personal decision' for him
Downing Street insists Sir Keir will not step down.
17 May 2026,16 mins
Wes Streeting confirms he'll stand to be Labour Leader
Andy Burnham has started his by-election campaign saying he's running to "save" Labour.
16 May 2026,16 mins
Labour's ruling body will allow Andy Burnham to stand in a parliamentary by-election
If he wins Mr Burnham could mount a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer
15 May 2026,30 mins
Andy Burnham says he will try to run for Parliament
The Mayor of Manchester is to request permission to stand in an upcoming by-election
14 May 2026,30 mins
Allies of Wes Streeting tell the BBC he will launch a Labour leadership challenge
They say the health secretary will resign from the government tomorrow
13 May 2026,30 mins
Sir Keir Starmer tells his cabinet he won't resign
Four ministers step down and more than 85 Labour MPs call on the Prime Minister to go
12 May 2026,30 mins
Sir Keir Starmer vows to stay on in office
The prime minister pledges to oppose anyone who runs to replace him
11 May 2026,30 mins
Angela Rayner warns Labour 'needs to change now'
Angela Rayner has told the Prime Minister that Labour is on its last chance
10 May 2026,16 mins
Starmer insists he won't stand down
A former minister vows to trigger a leadership contest if no challenger emerges to the PM
09 May 2026,16 mins
Labour suffers huge losses in England, Scotland and Wales
Gains for Reform and Greens. The SNP set to keep power in Scotland
08 May 2026,30 mins
Two British-Chinese dual nationals have been convicted of spying for China
The Security Minister is to summon the Chinese Ambassador
07 May 2026,30 mins
Three people with suspected hantavirus have been airlifted from a cruise ship
They are being transferred to hospitals in Europe
06 May 2026,30 mins