PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:53 GMT
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:19:47 GMT
The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.
Police continue to question murder suspect over Ann Widdecombe's killing
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:34:58 GMT
The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case.
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:13:32 GMT
It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.
Wildfires burn in parts of UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT
Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.
'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:40:23 GMT
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".
Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists' countries
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:43:53 GMT
BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.
Bedford train crash driver died from traumatic injuries
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:36:08 GMT
An inquest hears Shaun Burton died in the collision in which 102 people needed hospital treatment.
South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:13:59 GMT
Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.
How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:03 GMT
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
