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Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections

All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 15:27    View Full Story...

Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities

It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 12:25    View Full Story...

Police framed man for female student’s murder, evidence gathered by BBC suggests

Officers knew CCTV discredited their key witness in Omar Benguit's conviction for murder of Korean woman.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 06:00    View Full Story...

UK considering significant increase to defence spending

The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 01:28    View Full Story...

Ice and snow warnings as another blast of Arctic air sweeps across the UK

More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 10:58    View Full Story...

Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London

Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 11:55    View Full Story...

'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'

The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 06:06    View Full Story...

Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say

Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 14:00    View Full Story...

Teacher guilty of whispering exam help to pupils

Veronique Matchim gave "improper assistance" to pupils at a Leeds school, a misconduct panel rules.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 11:05    View Full Story...

We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer

The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 06:52    View Full Story...

Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully

The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 01:11    View Full Story...

Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans

Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 10:32    View Full Story...

Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style

Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 01:07    View Full Story...

I needed help for addiction - 30 years later I'm running the service

Northland's Addiction Centre has grown into one of the leading treatment centres in Northern Ireland.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 06:01    View Full Story...

Lord of the Rings star cast as Lennon's wife in Beatles biopic

Morfydd Clark will portray Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John, in the four-part biopic.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 10:34    View Full Story...

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable

The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 15 2026 18:33    View Full Story...

Delivery van 'stuck on deadliest mudflat footpath'

HM Coastguard Southend says the van driver had been trying to get to Foulness Island.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 15 2026 16:57    View Full Story...

UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says

The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 15 2026 12:26    View Full Story...

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 15 2026 15:32    View Full Story...

Dimbleby: I 'strongly believe' King wants Andrew to testify on Epstein

Jonathan Dimbleby tells BBC Newsnight that the King will be "feeling the pain" of the scandal surrounding his brother.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 14 2026 11:31    View Full Story...

Ros Atkins on... Mandelson and the vetting system

Revelations over Peter Mandelson’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have raised questions about how he became ambassador. Our Analysis Editor Ros Atkins reports.
BBC News - Published Sat Feb 14 2026 08:46    View Full Story...

Moment Julia Donaldson reveals name for third Gruffalo book

After a 20-year Gruffalo hiatus, author Julia Donaldson announces the new book's title on BBC Radio 4.
BBC News - Published Fri Feb 6 2026 09:14    View Full Story...

Why all Olympic curling stones come from a Scottish island

A small Ayrshire business crafts curling stones by hand using rock found on an island off Scotland’s west coast.
BBC News - Published Thu Feb 5 2026 12:11    View Full Story...

Who is Peter Mandelson?

Sir Keir Starmer believes Peter Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords over his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 2 2026 14:46    View Full Story...

Female athletes hit back at 'weird' and 'derogatory' comments about their appearance

Sporting stars describe unsolicited comments about their looks, as a survey suggests fewer girls have ambitions to become top athletes.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 06:05    View Full Story...

What does the future hold for Scotland's giant cranes?

Four giant structures beside the Clyde are impressive symbols of Scotland's industrial heritage, but who will pay for their upkeep?
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 06:13    View Full Story...

Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform

The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 01:49    View Full Story...

How to get the best view of the Northern Lights in 2026

Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting as the Sun reaches the maximum of its cycle.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 15 2026 00:22    View Full Story...

What the Nigella Lawson effect will mean for the Great British Bake Off

What joining Channel 4's famous tent could mean for the TV cook's career and the baking show.
BBC News - Published Sun Feb 15 2026 00:33    View Full Story...

Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London

Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 11:55    View Full Story...

Nesbitt decision to halt puberty blockers trial is 'disgraceful' - O'Neill

Participation in the trial was reported last week in a review of Northern Ireland's gender identity services carried out by Dr Hilary Cass.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 14:26    View Full Story...

Officers call for police cars to be equipped with guns

The Scottish Police Federation wants the country to follow New Zealand in allowing officers to quickly access weapons in emergencies.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 14:38    View Full Story...

Female athletes hit back at 'weird' and 'derogatory' comments about their appearance

Sporting stars describe unsolicited comments about their looks, as a survey suggests fewer girls have ambitions to become top athletes.
BBC News - Published Mon Feb 16 2026 06:05    View Full Story...

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