BBC News:
| More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces | Tue 31st Mar 2026 21:25 BST |
The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them. | |
| Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say | Tue 31st Mar 2026 20:56 BST |
The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say. | |
| UK and France extend talks over new small boats deal | Tue 31st Mar 2026 22:25 BST |
A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight. | |
| British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University | Tue 31st Mar 2026 18:36 BST |
Hedge fund founder Chris Rokos said he wanted to "give something back" to the UK with the donation.
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| King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting | Tue 31st Mar 2026 22:00 BST |
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month. | |
| New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready | Tue 31st Mar 2026 16:05 BST |
Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect. | |


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