Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:17:22 GMT
The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.
Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:21:11 GMT
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.
Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:18:49 GMT
Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:28:41 GMT
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:46:49 GMT
Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister.
Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:25:42 GMT
An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.
Williams falls just short on epic Wimbledon singles return
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:21:14 GMT
Serena Williams came agonisingly close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.
Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:22:15 GMT
The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.
Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang 'cannot be deported'
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:38:32 GMT
A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.
'Absolute madness': Row over plan to demolish Nazi bunker under Berlin
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:19:42 GMT
City officials want to build flats on the city centre site but others say it should be preserved as part of Germany's history.
