Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.

Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.

Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.