Four key excerpts from Streeting's resignation letter
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
He quits as health secretary after days of speculation that he is preparing to launch a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.
At a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime minister
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.
The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.
UK economy sees surprising growth - these six charts explain what is going on
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
The BBC's Faisal Islam explains why the economy is showing more resilience than many expected, despite the war in Iran.
'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026
A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.