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 women recovered 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.
Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers
Posted on Wednesday May 13, 2026
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.