BBC News:
| Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system | Tue 6th Oct 2026 12:20 BST |
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions. | |
| Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBC | Tue 6th Oct 2026 06:00 BST |
With better support, many babies may not have needed to go into care, File on 4 Investigates is told. | |
| I had to crawl on my hands and knees to get off train, says disabled woman | Tue 6th Oct 2026 06:06 BST |
Phoebe's mum says watching the incident was "traumatic" and left her feeling "helpless". | |
| Childminder who left 27 children alone in her home pleads guilty to neglect | Tue 6th Oct 2026 12:35 BST |
Amanda Mathewson, 55, pleaded guilty to neglect and abandoning children in her care at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. | |
| One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping | Tue 6th Oct 2026 11:09 BST |
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke. | |
| Woman found dead in home named as GP | Tue 6th Oct 2026 13:36 BST |
Dr Hannah Terry was working as a GP at a nearby practice, which has been closed since the weekend. | |


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