Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:23:14 GMT
In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.
People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:03 GMT
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
Forced adoptions 'a stain on our history' says Starmer as he gives formal apology
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:53:28 GMT
The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.
Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:50:28 GMT
Hernán Gil, a security guard, was in a concrete hut in a multi-storey car park, when the building collapsed.
Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:42:57 GMT
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.
From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:08:20 GMT
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.
Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:37:02 GMT
Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.
Grooming gang leader released from prison
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:01:15 GMT
Shabir Ahmed, known as 'Daddy' by his victims, was jailed for a total of 22 years in August 2012.
Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:43:01 GMT
The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws.
Exam board sorry for delay to Sats results in England
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:40:14 GMT
One school leaders' union says it now wants "cast-iron assurances" the final results will be accurate.
