Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

Man admits transporting Scottish woman's body in suitcase, Greek police say
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

The man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, as well as robbery and weapons offences.

Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.

Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Posted on Sunday August 02, 2026

Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

Why I don't regret choosing a vasectomy in my 20s
Posted on Saturday August 01, 2026

As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip.