Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:09:42 GMT
A pay-off given to Lord Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the US is being reviewed, Foreign Office sources tell the BBC.
MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson - but they're furious with Starmer
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:43:14 GMT
Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
US news anchor says 'we will pay' for mother's safe return
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:58:07 GMT
"We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed abducted.
GB reach curling semi as Muir impresses in slopestyle qualification
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:23:54 GMT
Team GB's mixed doubles curlers clinched their place in the Winter Olympics semi-finals with two matches to spare, after statement victories over heavyweights Canada and United States maintained their 100% record.
Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:50:06 GMT
The Prince of Wales has been on many official visits - but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia.
Hillsborough parents' 'last battle for daughters'
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:56:23 GMT
Jenni and Trevor Hicks are leading a new campaign to correct official court records from the 1990s.
Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:05:38 GMT
Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office says.
Team GB skeleton helmet appeal dismissed by Cas
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:07:27 GMT
The British skeleton team - among Team GB's best hopes for medals at the Winter Olympics - will not be able to wear their new helmets after the Court of Arbitration for Sport said they do not comply with the sport's rules around shape.
'Clutch' final jump gives Japan star big air snowboard gold
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:42:07 GMT
Watch Japan's Kira Kimura win gold in the men's big air snowboarding final, as his last jump scores highest to beat compatriot Ryoma Kimata.
GB's medal hope Brookes starts campaign - Sunday's Winter Olympics guide
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:18:19 GMT
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
