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Jenrick defects to Reform UK after being sacked by Tories

The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 20:54    View Full Story...

'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded

The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 23:47    View Full Story...

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis

The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 00:02    View Full Story...

Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline

Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 00:12    View Full Story...

Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s

Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 13:23    View Full Story...

No 10 no longer has confidence in police chief

Chief Constable Craig Guildford is facing calls to resign or be sacked by senior politicians.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 17:55    View Full Story...

Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water

Anger is high after thousands of customers in Kent and Sussex have experienced days of water chaos.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 15:38    View Full Story...

Unexploded WW2 bomb to be disposed of at sea

Residents face ongoing disruption after two separate unexploded WW2 bombs were uncovered in Devon.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 21:46    View Full Story...

Fake Deliveroo driver jailed for shooting family

Jazz Reid shot an eight-year-old girl and her father while pretending to be a Deliveroo driver in north-west London.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 17:40    View Full Story...

Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England

The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 17:04    View Full Story...

Ofsted inspects school over MP visit postponement

Ofsted is concerned a school "may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit" from a Bristol MP.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 20:50    View Full Story...

Man charged with murder after remains found

Michael Bretton is charged with murder over the disappearance of Wiltshire man Craig Hurcombe.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 22:28    View Full Story...

Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO over unfair dismissal

Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it "was never about the money."
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 14:56    View Full Story...

Millions of people to see their local council elections delayed

Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but two are Tory councils and one is a Lib Dem authority.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 17:32    View Full Story...

Edinburgh & Leeds to host Tour de France starts in 2027

Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 18:00    View Full Story...

Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets

Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 17:39    View Full Story...

Changes to flagship disability scheme don't go far enough, campaigners say

Charities say employers will still be able to certify themselves without employing "a single disabled person".
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 12:51    View Full Story...

TikTok star will not repay full extradition costs

Harrison Sullivan will not have to pay the full cost of the jet that police chartered to arrest him.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 13:26    View Full Story...

'15-hour hospital wait led to Mum signing a DNR so she wouldn't go back'

Bernie McGrogan, 87, died at home one month after signing a do not resuscitate (DNR) form following a 15-hour wait in a hospital corridor.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 16:39    View Full Story...

Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 17:19    View Full Story...

Watch: Rowers capture close encounter with whales

Footage shows the mammals diving alongside the boat, which one of the rowers called "surreal".
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 9 2026 12:38    View Full Story...

Watch: 105-year-old dancing queen shows off moves

Elsie Wilkins shows off her dance moves on her 105th birthday in a care home in Peterborough.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 8 2026 16:31    View Full Story...

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.
BBC News - Published Mon Jan 5 2026 00:01    View Full Story...

The Papers: 'Sacked Jenrick defects' and 'Traitories'

Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick joining Reform UK hours after he was sacked by Kemi Badenoch, is the main focus of Friday's papers.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 01:42    View Full Story...

'The abuse should never have happened' - victims react as X stops Grok AI editing images of real people

Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 15:54    View Full Story...

'My home was uninhabitable' - residents reveal 'botched' work after energy firm folds

A woman whose home flooded during works carried out by a now-folded company says she is trying to rebuild her life.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 10:09    View Full Story...

Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive

The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 00:30    View Full Story...

How a British NFL trailblazer became a Super Bowl contender

After starting out in the British amateur game, Aden Durde is now two wins from the Super Bowl and could become the NFL's first British head coach.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 09:37    View Full Story...

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis

The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
BBC News - Published Fri Jan 16 2026 00:02    View Full Story...

'15-hour hospital wait led to Mum signing a DNR so she wouldn't go back'

Bernie McGrogan, 87, died at home one month after signing a do not resuscitate (DNR) form following a 15-hour wait in a hospital corridor.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 16:39    View Full Story...

'We're in survival mode': The cost of milk price crisis to family dairy farms

Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the price their receive for their milk tumble by 25% over the last three months.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 22:53    View Full Story...

TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'

Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.
BBC News - Published Thu Jan 15 2026 23:00    View Full Story...

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