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Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defenceTue 30th Jun 2026 17:09 BST
Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence

The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.

Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending planTue 30th Jun 2026 18:43 BST
Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending plan

The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces.

Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'Tue 30th Jun 2026 15:25 BST
Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'

An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PMTue 30th Jun 2026 16:09 BST
Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM

The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.

Another UK heatwave could be on the wayTue 30th Jun 2026 11:33 BST
Another UK heatwave could be on the way

As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.

Government 'cannot deport' grooming gang ringleaderTue 30th Jun 2026 12:36 BST
Government 'cannot deport' grooming gang ringleader

A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

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