BBC News:
| No free pass for internet platforms on child safety, Starmer says | Sun 15th Feb 2026 22:34 GMT |
The government announces a consultation on online safety, including on a possible social media ban for under-16s. | |
| UK considering significant increase to defence spending | Mon 16th Feb 2026 01:28 GMT |
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns. | |
| Weston & Stoecker win GB's second gold of day | Sun 15th Feb 2026 20:06 GMT |
Team GB win two Winter Olympic titles on one day for the first time as Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker clinch mixed team skeleton gold. | |
| Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully | Mon 16th Feb 2026 01:11 GMT |
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon. | |
| Ice and flood warnings for parts of northern UK as cool weather continues | Sun 15th Feb 2026 20:42 GMT |
More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain. | |
| 'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London | Sun 15th Feb 2026 15:32 GMT |
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines. | |


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