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Met chief defends knife attack officers after Polanski criticismFri 1st May 2026 10:36 BST
Met chief defends knife attack officers after Polanski criticism

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police used extreme force in the arrest.

Heating oil prices rose by 92% in March in Northern IrelandFri 1st May 2026 00:03 BST
Heating oil prices rose by 92% in March in Northern Ireland

Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.

'So stressful' - teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnoutFri 1st May 2026 06:12 BST
'So stressful' - teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnout

Unions warn teachers will quit and there are fears for pupils' wellbeing as classroom tests increase.

UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John MajorFri 1st May 2026 00:44 BST
UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major

The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing to tackle long-term problems.

Royals bid farewell to US with visit to Arlington Cemetery and a block partyFri 1st May 2026 01:12 BST
Royals bid farewell to US with visit to Arlington Cemetery and a block party

King Charles' historic state visit, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II's in 2007, has come to an end.

Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?Thu 30th Apr 2026 22:45 BST
Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?

BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.

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