Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system after BBC investigation
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

An undercover investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, BBC finds
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

Bank of England boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult".

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
Posted on Wednesday April 15, 2026

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.