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Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines

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05/06/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
05 Jun 2026,59 mins
The Makerfield special
We visit ahead of one of the most consequential by-elections in modern political history.
04 Jun 2026,59 mins
The fallout from disorder following the police's handling of Henry Nowak's murder
Henry Nowak: the day after disorder in Southampton, what now for police and politicians?
03 Jun 2026,59 mins
Anger over the murder of Henry Nowak
The Prime Minister says police have questions to answer as bodycam footage is released.
02 Jun 2026,59 mins
Part two of "Mandelson files" published
The government releases documents relating to appointment of Mandelson as US ambassador.
01 Jun 2026,59 mins
Ebola cases rise in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The WHO chief arrives in the worst affected area.
30 May 2026,30 mins
Man admits assisting suicides by selling chemicals online
Kenneth Law pleads guilty in Canada to 14 counts of assisting suicide.
29 May 2026,59 mins
Beirut struck by Israel amid fragile ceasefire ?
Will Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese capital end the ceasefire?
28 May 2026,59 mins
The government hits back after Tony Blair critique
Minister Torsten Bell says the former prime minister's words lack "understanding".
27 May 2026,59 mins
26/05/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
26 May 2026,59 mins
May heat records tumble as temperatures soar
34°C highs break records for UK's hottest May day and hottest bank holiday Monday.
25 May 2026,59 mins
Cautious optimism from Rubio on Iran ceasefire
US secretary of state says they may announce ‘something soon’.
23 May 2026,30 mins
UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine
Researchers at Oxford say a vaccine could be ready for trials in the next few months.
22 May 2026,59 mins
Late Queen "very keen" for Andrew to be made envoy
The revelation comes as more details emerge about the former prince's appointment to role.
21 May 2026,59 mins
Israel Security Minister taunts detained activists
Multiple nations summon Israeli ambassadors over activist detainees being taunted.
20 May 2026,59 mins
Grenfell fire: 57 could face charges
Do campaigners feel justice will be served?
19 May 2026,59 mins
18/05/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
18 May 2026,59 mins
Streeting enters the leadership race
Wes Streeting calls for the UK to 'one day' rejoin the EU as he announces leadership bid.
16 May 2026,30 mins
Andy Burnham's by-election bid: the most high stakes MP vote ever?
Andy Burnham's bid to get elected as Makerfield MP: the most high stakes by-election ever?
15 May 2026,59 mins
Andy Burnham to stand in by-election
The education secretary calls for her party to 'draw a line' under challenges to the PM.
14 May 2026,59 mins
The King's Speech
The Government sets out its policy plans as speculation of leadership challenge continues.
13 May 2026,59 mins
12/05/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
12 May 2026,59 mins
Is it over for Keir Starmer?
Despite his reset speech, dozens of Labour MPs are calling for the prime minister to go.
11 May 2026,59 mins
Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet ministers
Labour MP Catherine West says she'll trigger leadership election by Monday if no one does.
09 May 2026,30 mins
Labour admits defeat in Wales
Analysis of election results in Britain as Reform UK wins big while others make losses.
08 May 2026,89 mins
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor threatened near Sandringham home
Police arrest a "balaclava-clad" armed man for allegedly threatening the former prince.
07 May 2026,59 mins
The First Call
More than 150,000 people are welcoming Ukrainian refugees. Meet Inna and Jenny.
18 Mar 2022,7 mins