Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader
After less than two years as prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after accepting he no longer has the support of...
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20 of 44 episodesGrowing expectations PM will resign
Sir Keir Starmer is pondering his political future tonight amid growing expectations he will resign as Prime Minister -- with an announcemen...
Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz again
Iran's military says it has again closed the Strait of Hormuz -- in response to Israel's continued strikes on southern Lebanon. Israel launc...
Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election
The Transport Secretary urges Sir Keir Starmer to hand over power, after Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election. Also: A fragi...
A teacher who murdered the baby he'd adopted given whole life prison sentence
A teacher from Blackpool who sexually abused and murdered a baby he'd adopted is told he will never be released from jail. Also: A man has b...
Final pitches are made to voters in Makerfield
Campaigning is nearing its climax in the constituency of Makerfield in what is being viewed as one of the most consequential parliamentary b...
Reports of Russian shots fired at UK-registered yacht in the Channel
The Ministry of Defence is investigating after a UK-registered yacht said a Russian warship fired warning shots near it in the Channel this...
Sir Keir Starmer has announced under-16s will be banned from social media
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that by next Spring, under-16s in the UK will be banned from social media. The landmark move will affect plat...
Royal Marines board Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in English Channel
Sir Keir Starmer says Russia has been dealt a 'blow' by British forces intercepting one of President Putin's sanctioned 'shadow fleet' oil t...
Scotland prepares for World Cup
Scotland prepare for their opening world cup match, as the team returns to the tournament after 28 years.
Art Legend David Hockney Dies
The King and Queen have led the tributes to David Hockney - one of the most influential British artists of the past century - who's died at...
Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns
The defence secretary, John Healey, said he had "no option" but to resign over the financial settlement for the government's defence investm...
The family of the victim of Monday's stabbing in Belfast speak out following unrest
A court has heard that Stephen Ogilvy has lost his left eye, his right eye is damaged, and he has neck and back injuries. The suspect, Hadi...
The Prime Minister condemns a stabbing in Belfast as 'horrific'
Police say the suspect is a refugee from Sudan, in his thirties. Also: President Trump says the US must respond after Iran shot down an Amer...
Multiple women accuse David Sullivan of sexually exploitative behaviour
The claims are part of a joint investigation by BBC Panorama, and The Times newspaper. Also: Israel and Iran have agreed to stop attacking e...
Project to modernise UK steel production delayed
A major government-backed project to modernise steel production in South Wales may be delayed by up to eight months. Tata Steel says there h...
West Ham's co-owner steps down
The co-chairman of West Ham football club, David Sullivan, steps down in response to allegations dating back to his time in the pornography...
Rapist faces justice after another man wrongly jailed for 17 years
A man has been sentenced to a minimum of 14 years in prison after being found guilty of the rape of a woman more than two decades ago. Andre...
Starmer tells Musk: Back off over Henry Nowak murder
The prime minister has accused Elon Musk of 'interfering' in UK politics, after he posted repeatedly on X about the police's treatment of He...
Three die in helicopter crash during Royal Navy exercise
The Princess of Wales has expressed her sorrow at the death of the three Royal Navy personel who died after their helicopter came down durin...