Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM.

How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.

Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele
Posted on Friday May 15, 2026

Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.