I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:21:34 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.
Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:46:23 GMT
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
Iran says deal to end fighting with US has 'never been closer'
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:13:30 GMT
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.
King leads tributes to late British art 'giant' David Hockney
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:03 GMT
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:56:31 GMT
Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:26:20 GMT
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.
London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:05:29 GMT
Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.
Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:03:32 GMT
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.
Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:59:52 GMT
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.
Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:12:11 GMT
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
