Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:51:04 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 16:04:06 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.
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.
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.
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.
Patient tested for suspected Ebola virus at Glasgow hospital
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:20:04 GMT
It is understood a patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital during the early hours of Tuesday.
Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:09:30 GMT
The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.
Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:45:05 GMT
Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang 'cannot be deported'
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:36:13 GMT
A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.
Brother of TV star Caroline Flack dies
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:51:39 GMT
Paul Flack, 55, was pronounced dead at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on 21 June, an inquest hears.
