Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Posted on Tuesday July 14, 2026

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.

The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.

YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.