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.

Bodies of three young women pulled from sea off Brighton
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

Brighton beach is closed after police launch inquiry into what they describe as a "tragic incident".

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.

Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.

Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026

The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.