Commons Speaker passed Mandelson flight risk information to police ahead of arrest
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:39:27 GMT
Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs he was acting "in good faith as is my duty and responsibility" as he felt information was "relevant".
Man jailed for minimum of 25 years for murder of nine-year-old girl in the street
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:09:04 GMT
Lilia Valutyte, 9, was playing outside a shop in Boston when she was stabbed by Deividas Skebas.
Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:40:47 GMT
President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
President's theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in course
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:11:20 GMT
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.
Tourette's campaigner says BBC 'should have worked harder' to stop his slur being aired
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:18:48 GMT
John Davidson, who tics due to his condition, shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.
Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:11:57 GMT
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.
Sahara dust to bring intense sunsets to UK as temperatures warm up
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:50 GMT
As well as warmer temperatures the UK could also experience vibrant sunrises and sunsets over the next few days due to dust coming up from the Sahara.
Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:18:17 GMT
A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."
Harry and Meghan arrive in Middle East for summit on refugees' needs
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:34:32 GMT
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Jordan is their first international tour as a couple since August 2024.
Watch: Key moments from the president's speech
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:29:49 GMT
The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.
