BBC News:
| Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months | Wed 19th Aug 2026 17:12 BST |
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”. | |
| Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation | Wed 19th Aug 2026 20:59 BST |
The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month. | |
| Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have' | Wed 19th Aug 2026 14:00 BST |
The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday. | |
| Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected | Wed 19th Aug 2026 13:09 BST |
Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday. | |
| PM unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas | Wed 19th Aug 2026 16:57 BST |
Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic. | |
| Single guilty verdict in Palestine Action trial | Wed 19th Aug 2026 19:02 BST |
The Old Bailey jury is discharged after 37 hours of deliberations, after reaching one guilty verdict. | |


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