From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.

Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift when he became an MP.

More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.

Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers, say campaigners
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".

Eurovision boss: 'We're watching the voting very carefully'
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Martin Green says attempts to influence voters will be taken seriously, but stops short of sanctions.