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.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
Posted on Monday March 16, 2026

European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.

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

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.