Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of Epstein files 'cover-up' in BBC interview
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

"Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state says. The White House says it has done "more for the victims than Democrats ever did".

Councils face 'uphill struggle' to be ready for local elections
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

Thirty councils across England now have to organise local elections after the government abandoned plans to delay.

How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm
Posted on Monday February 16, 2026

Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.

Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

Thousands of NHS workers were pursued by debt collectors after salary overpayments, the BBC finds.

Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.