BBC News:
| Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence | Tue 30th Jun 2026 21:17 BST |
The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead. | |
| Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache | Tue 30th Jun 2026 21:02 BST |
Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray. | |
| Red Arrows to get new jets replacing ageing Hawk | Tue 30th Jun 2026 19:47 BST |
The RAF air display team will get new aircraft under plans for a "British Jet Trainer System". | |
| Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society' | Tue 30th Jun 2026 15:25 BST |
An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety. | |
| Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham | Tue 30th Jun 2026 20:46 BST |
Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister. | |
| Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital | Tue 30th Jun 2026 22:51 BST |
Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday. | |


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