Teenage girls lured into forced sex by gangs in London, BBC finds
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Our investigation reveals gangs from a range of ethnic backgrounds are operating widely in the capital, exploiting girls and young women.
Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
Bone cement shortage likely to lead to joint surgery delays, NHS warns
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
Vinicius: Eight years at Real Madrid, 20 cases of alleged racist abuse
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague details how Vincius Jr has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination.
Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned
Posted on Wednesday February 18, 2026
The letter from Queen Elizabeth II asks if "the birds are well, and the goldfish haven't died".