BBC News:
| Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme | Tue 4th Aug 2026 16:58 BST |
Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims". | |
| More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel | Tue 4th Aug 2026 18:25 BST |
The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France. | |
| Fires started 'deliberately' on mountain as crews tackle blaze | Tue 4th Aug 2026 17:02 BST |
Firefighters have been tackling the blaze on the mountain in the Rhondda Valley since Saturday. | |
| Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results | Tue 4th Aug 2026 14:51 BST |
More than 148,000 learners across the country received their results as details of this year's pass rates were published. | |
| Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study | Tue 4th Aug 2026 02:08 BST |
Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn. | |
| Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds | Tue 4th Aug 2026 14:09 BST |
They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18. | |


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