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.
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.
MPs expected to approve long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law'
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:53:55 GMT
The legislation has returned to the Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.
'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".
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:47:53 GMT
It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.
Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:43:17 GMT
The couple's daughter tells the court her father is a "jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain".
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.
Families of RAF Chinook crash victims ask court to allow case to proceed
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:03:42 GMT
In 1994, a Chinook helicopter carrying 25 passengers and four crew crashed in the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland, killing all of those on board.
