BBC News:
| What is happening with Keir Starmer’s leadership: At a glance | Tue 12th May 2026 11:19 BST |
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt. | |
| BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings | Tue 12th May 2026 09:27 BST |
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 tax | Tue 12th May 2026 10:18 BST |
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. | |
| British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital | Mon 11th May 2026 21:00 BST |
The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours. | |
| Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters | Tue 12th May 2026 01:45 BST |
BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them. | |
| Zoe Ball confirms she did not get Strictly presenting role | Tue 12th May 2026 09:40 BST |
The broadcaster says she was "so chuffed to even be in the mix" for the job on the BBC One show. | |


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