'Where we need vision, we have a vacuum' - read Streeting's resignation letter in full
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced his resignation from government.

At a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime minister
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

UK economy sees surprising growth - these six charts explain what is going on
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The BBC's Faisal Islam explains why the economy is showing more resilience than many expected, despite the war in Iran.

Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.