BBC News:
| Care company fined for running illegal children's homes in legal first | Tue 4th Aug 2026 23:44 BST |
The company pleaded guilty to failing to register three homes after being prosecuted by Ofsted. | |
| More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel | Tue 4th Aug 2026 20:45 BST |
The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France. | |
| 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". | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Tributes paid to 'quietly seismic' theatre director and playwright Peter Gill | Tue 4th Aug 2026 19:11 BST |
Gill performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before embarking on a successful directing career. | |


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