Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Radio 4,6244 episodes

Episodes

ListGrid

Water Pollution Rises
There's a big rise in serious pollution caused by water companies in England.
18 Jul 2025,30 mins
Afghan Data Scandal Continues
A court allows the release of more information about a defence data breach.
17 Jul 2025,30 mins
Labour Cracks Down on Rebels
After the rebellion over welfare changes, Labour suspends four MPs.
16 Jul 2025,30 mins
Afghans relocate to the UK after MOD data breach
The Government reveals that thousands of Afghans have been moved secretly to the UK
15 Jul 2025,30 mins
BBC Gaza documentary breached guidelines, review finds
The BBC apologises for failing to meet its own standards in a documentary about Gaza.
14 Jul 2025,30 mins
Israel blames "technical error" for Gaza air strike
Israel has blamed a "technical error" for a strike that reportedly killed 10.
13 Jul 2025,16 mins
Trump Announces New Tariffs
President Trump announces upcoming 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico.
12 Jul 2025,16 mins
New study says vaccine roll-outs have cut deaths by 60%
The study looked at five major diseases
11 Jul 2025,30 mins
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron strike a deal to try to curb channel crossings
The two leaders unveil a "one in, one out" migrant deal
10 Jul 2025,30 mins
Victims of the infected blood scandal are failed again
The Chair of the inquiry has urged the government to overhaul the compensation scheme
09 Jul 2025,30 mins
The first report of the Post Office Horizon inquiry has set out the human cost of the scandal
The government has said it will expand the compensation schemes for victims
08 Jul 2025,30 mins
London remembers the 7/7 bombings 20 years on
A memorial service for the 20th anniversary has been held at St Paul's Cathedral
07 Jul 2025,30 mins
The government warns Labour rebels that reversing welfare cuts will have consequences
The government has hinted that scrapping the 2-child benefit cap isn't possible.
06 Jul 2025,16 mins
Reform UK MP James McMurdock loses whip after business Covid loan claims
Reform UK MP James McMurdock loses whip after business Covid loan claims
05 Jul 2025,16 mins
The BBC sees French police use a knife to sink a migrant boat bound for Britain
Downing Street calls it "a significant moment"
04 Jul 2025,30 mins
A whistleblower from the US-backed aid centres in Gaza speaks to the BBC
Hundreds of Palestinians have reportedly been killed at the aid distribution sites
03 Jul 2025,30 mins
Sir Keir Starmer defends welfare reforms.
He's been forced to make further concessions to avoid a Labour rebellion.
02 Jul 2025,30 mins
Labour MPs force another concession from the government over its planned welfare changes
The timing of proposed changes to PIP will be delayed until after a review
01 Jul 2025,30 mins
Police begin a criminal investigation into anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury
The chants were led by the punk rap group Bob Vylan
30 Jun 2025,30 mins
Israel orders evacuations of parts of Gaza
Israel orders people in Gaza to move towards areas where recent airstrikes have occurred
29 Jun 2025,16 mins
State funeral in Iran for those killed by Israel
People gather in Tehran for the state funeral of soldiers and scientists killed by Israel
28 Jun 2025,16 mins
The Government U-turns on welfare
Sir Keir Starmer describes his U-turn on welfare reforms as "striking the right balance".
27 Jun 2025,30 mins
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to rebel Labour MPs about welfare cuts
The Prime Minister is trying to fend off a revolt
26 Jun 2025,30 mins
NATO leaders back a major increase in defence spending
They have agreed a target of 5% of GDP by 2035
25 Jun 2025,30 mins
President Trump claims that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is holding
Mr Trump earlier accused both sides of violating the truce
24 Jun 2025,30 mins
Iran says it has fired missiles at American military bases in Qatar and Iraq
The operation has been called Annunciation of Victory
23 Jun 2025,30 mins
US 'devastated' Iran's nuclear programme
The Pentagon used more than a dozen so-called "bunker buster" bombs on sites in Iran.
22 Jun 2025,16 mins
Iran says at least 430 people have been killed since Israel began attacking the country a week ago
Iran says at least 430 people have been killed since Israel began attacking the country.
21 Jun 2025,16 mins
MPs pave the way for assisted dying to become legal in England and Wales
The legislation passed by a margin of 23 votes
20 Jun 2025,30 mins
President Trump is meeting security advisers to decide whether to attack Iran
Iran has agreed to attend talks as Trump considers US strikes on the country.
19 Jun 2025,30 mins