All doctors in England warned to watch for meningitis symptoms after Kent outbreak
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:41:54 GMT
Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.
Why has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast?
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:34:33 GMT
There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?
Two men charged with allegedly spying on London Jewish community for Iran
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:58:34 GMT
Counter Terrorism Policing had been investigating alleged surveillance of locations and individuals linked to London's Jewish community.
Fly tippers in England face clearing up own rubbish as punishment
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:13:28 GMT
Fly tippers could face up to 20 hours of community service removing rubbish they have illegally dumped.
King praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:24:14 GMT
At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.
UK temperature reaches 21C in warmest day of year so far
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:41:47 GMT
The UK has seen its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 21C.
Sony removes 135,000 deepfakes of its artists' music
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:19:41 GMT
The company says the proliferation of AI has enabled people to upload fake songs to streaming sites.
Sadiq Khan says Labour should pledge to rejoin EU
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:45:37 GMT
Downing Street has repeatedly said the government will not rejoin the single market or customs union.
Cost of online passport application could rise to over £100
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:32:09 GMT
The Home Office says the increase will help it "move to a system that meets its costs through those who use it" and rely less on taxpayers.
Government increases BBC World Service funding by £33m over three years
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:04 GMT
The funding increase is about 8% up on the previous financial year, the government will announce on Thursday.
