First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:34:00 GMT
The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.
Checkpoints everywhere and queues for bread: Fear in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:25:02 GMT
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
Healey visits Cyprus after criticism of UK response to drone attacks
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:55:33 GMT
The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.
How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:57:50 GMT
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:35:09 GMT
The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.
Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:50:46 GMT
The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".
Judicial review over whether government failed to act after abuse inquiry
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:20:26 GMT
The Maggie Oliver Foundation has campaigned for tougher action against grooming gangs.
MP's husband and two men bailed after arrests over alleged China spying
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:18:23 GMT
One of those arrested is the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid.
Britney Spears arrested in California
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:37:04 GMT
Court documents show she was arrested in Ventura County on Wednesday night.
South East Water faces £22m fine after customers left unable to shower and flush toilets
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:09 GMT
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.
