Lyse Doucet: Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.

NHS waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.

'Wildy unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.

Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2026

The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

Oil at $150 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock
Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026

Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.