BBC News:
| Sir Chris Wormald forced out as head of Civil Service | Fri 13th Feb 2026 08:06 GMT |
The Cabinet Office says the move is "by mutual agreement" but it follows months of negative media reports about his performance. | |
| Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans | Fri 13th Feb 2026 00:12 GMT |
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday. | |
| Arctic blast on the way for UK with snow and ice warnings | Fri 13th Feb 2026 02:50 GMT |
This weekend should see the weather turn markedly colder, as Helen Willetts explains. | |
| Rise in half-term holiday bookings after rainy January | Fri 13th Feb 2026 00:05 GMT |
Rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape", travel agents say. | |
| 'Vast majority' of parents should be involved if children question their gender, schools told | Thu 12th Feb 2026 20:48 GMT |
School leaders welcome the "greater clarity" on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils. | |
| Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies | Thu 12th Feb 2026 22:28 GMT |
General Synod did vote to continue to look at the issue, but bishops say there are "theological and legal barriers" to having such ceremonies now. | |


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