BBC News:
| Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote | Tue 19th May 2026 10:06 BST |
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government. | |
| Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield | Tue 19th May 2026 13:52 BST |
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election. | |
| Donaldson trial on schedule to begin next week | Tue 19th May 2026 12:58 BST |
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor deny a combined total of 23 charges related to alleged historical sex abuse. | |
| King and Queen on first visit to Northern Ireland this year | Tue 19th May 2026 13:23 BST |
First stop for the royal couple was an event in Belfast to celebrate the city hosting this year's Irish music festival Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann | |
| British ex-soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine | Tue 19th May 2026 00:09 BST |
In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities. | |
| MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser | Tue 19th May 2026 11:46 BST |
Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families". | |


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