Watch: Pomp and ceremony as King delivers speech in Parliament
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:07:39 GMT
King Charles III has unveiled the government's agenda in a speech to Parliament.
The King's Speech at a glance
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.
Watch: What next after the King's Speech?
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:22:50 GMT
BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.
Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:41:04 GMT
Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has decided to begin an inquiry into Reform leader Nigel Farage, the BBC understands.
'Ciao Kate': Crowds cheer Catherine's comeback tour to Italy
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:56:55 GMT
The Princess of Wales travels to Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:53:05 GMT
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.
Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:57:35 GMT
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".
Eurovision boss: 'We're watching the voting very carefully'
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:58:50 GMT
Martin Green says attempts to influence voters will be taken seriously, but stops short of sanctions.
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.
Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:57:29 GMT
The acclaimed Tudor-set play is co-produced by the Barbie actor, and focuses on working-class women in Essex as rumours about the execution of Anne Boleyn spread.
