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.

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.

Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and cheered rescuers on as they inched closer to him.

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.

Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences
Posted on Thursday July 02, 2026

The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.