Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.

Forced adoptions 'a stain on our history' says Starmer as he gives formal apology
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.

People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.

Rescuers inch closer to quake survivor after eight days - and he's cheering them on
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Emergency workers have been trying to free Hernán Gil, who has been given an intravenous drip, for more than 100 hours.

Grooming gang leader released from prison
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Shabir Ahmed, known as 'Daddy' by his victims, was jailed for a total of 22 years in August 2012.