BBC News:
| Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel | Tue 16th Jun 2026 17:38 BST |
BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel. | |
| UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns | Tue 16th Jun 2026 15:04 BST |
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury". | |
| UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says | Tue 16th Jun 2026 17:23 BST |
The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway. | |
| Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal | Tue 16th Jun 2026 13:25 BST |
The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment. | |
| NHS report told of maternity problems before inquiry | Tue 16th Jun 2026 06:14 BST |
A previously unpublished report details problems in Nottingham's maternity units before a major review. | |
| Donaldson sex abuse allegations cannot be 'brushed under the carpet any longer', jury told | Tue 16th Jun 2026 17:05 BST |
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. | |


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