BBC News:
| Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel | Tue 16th Jun 2026 21:21 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 18:09 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. | |
| Murdered Preston Davey's biological dad tells of anguish at vigil | Tue 16th Jun 2026 21:00 BST |
Gary Nolan spoke of the "terror" his son endured as tributes were paid at a vigil for the baby. | |
| Three arrested after record-breaking £139m cannabis seizure | Tue 16th Jun 2026 18:57 BST |
Three people from south Wales are arrested after £139m of cannabis shipped from Canada to UK is seized. | |
| 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. | |


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