From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:05:01 GMT
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.
Bodies of three young women pulled from sea off Brighton
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:49:20 GMT
Brighton beach is closed after police launch inquiry into what they describe as a "tragic incident".
Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:32:23 GMT
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift when he became an MP.
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:51:13 GMT
The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:36:38 GMT
The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.
Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:44:56 GMT
The watchdog says it is opening a case into The Anti-Slavery Collective to assess concerns over spending.
Watch: What next after the King's Speech?
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:40:11 GMT
BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.
The key measures in the King's Speech
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:13:34 GMT
The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.
Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:57:29 GMT
The acclaimed Tudor-set play is co-produced by the Barbie actor, and focuses on working-class women in Essex as rumours about the execution of Anne Boleyn spread.
Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:04 GMT
Alex Batty reveals all about his abduction and life on the run in a new BBC documentary.
