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Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in ParliamentSat 29th Aug 2026 11:31 BST
Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament

The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.

The race to stop England running out of waterSat 29th Aug 2026 15:50 BST
The race to stop England running out of water

Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies?

We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using itSat 29th Aug 2026 02:37 BST
We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it

Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.

I'm leaving the BBC after MS pain made it hard to carry onFri 28th Aug 2026 10:21 BST
I'm leaving the BBC after MS pain made it hard to carry on

Elizabeth Quigley, wife of first minister John Swinney, is leaving the BBC on health grounds after almost 27 years.

18 deaths from battery fires show hidden danger of UK's e-bike boomFri 28th Aug 2026 06:10 BST
18 deaths from battery fires show hidden danger of UK's e-bike boom

Fatalities included people who inhaled toxic fumes from fires or became trapped inside burning homes.

Organisers 'devastated' as man dies after sign falls at Christian festivalSat 29th Aug 2026 15:12 BST
Organisers 'devastated' as man dies after sign falls at Christian festival

Police say at least six other people were also injured in the incident at the Big Church Festival.

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