Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026

The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026

There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board
Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026

The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.

Three men guilty of harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026

All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023