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Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for nowTue 12th May 2026 14:50 BST
Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for now

The prime minister told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning.

Jess Phillips's resignation letter in full Tue 12th May 2026 13:22 BST
Jess Phillips's resignation letter in full

The prominent Labour MP has resigned as safeguarding minister over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossingsTue 12th May 2026 12:01 BST
BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings

The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.

Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council taxTue 12th May 2026 16:39 BST
Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax

The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

Zoe Ball confirms she did not get Strictly presenting roleTue 12th May 2026 09:40 BST
Zoe Ball confirms she did not get Strictly presenting role

The broadcaster says she was "so chuffed to even be in the mix" for the job on the BBC One show.

Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK watersTue 12th May 2026 01:45 BST
Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters

BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

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