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.

Patient tested for suspected Ebola virus at Glasgow hospital
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

It is understood a patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital during the early hours of Tuesday.

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.

Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister.