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 women recovered from sea off Brighton
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:04:16 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.
Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:46:15 GMT
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:05:20 GMT
The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.
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.
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.
Trump vs Xi: Who has the upper hand?
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:28 GMT
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the power dynamic between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
