Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.
Family 'beyond devastated' by meningitis death as hundreds get antibiotics
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
A sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital strike
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
Islamabad denies targeting the rehab centre and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.
Will Scotland be the first nation in the UK to legalise assisted dying?
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026
The final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is seen as too close to call.
Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026
The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU