Chris Mason: Starmer is helping to shape talks but path to peace could be long

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 05:55
The gathering of European leaders took on greater significance after Trump and Zelenksy's flare up in the Oval Office, political editor Chris Mason writes.

Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing' to guarantee Ukraine peace

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 05:40
The UK prime minister says Europe would take the lead but would need US backing for a peace plan.

'Scammers stole £40k after EDF gave out my number'

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 05:19
Thousands of pounds were stolen after EDF gave his mobile number to scammers, says Stephen.

'Scammers stole £40k after EDF gave out my number'

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 05:19
Thousands of pounds were stolen after EDF gave his mobile number to scammers, says Stephen.

Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 02:49
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.

Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 02:49
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.

Cancer family 'financially broken' by benefits wait

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 02:47
Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.

Ministers outline plans to ban new leasehold flats

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 00:51
Ministers want to move to a "commonhold" system where flat-owners own a share of their buildings.

UK death rate 'reaches record low'

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 00:47
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.

UK death rate 'reaches record low'

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 00:47
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.

Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 00:04
Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?

Mayor calls for PM to visit Calais migrant camps

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 00:01
A mayor in Calais says co-operation between the UK and France is “a must”.

Mayor calls for PM to visit Calais migrant camps

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 00:01
A mayor in Calais says co-operation between the UK and France is “a must”.

'I was in the IRA but then they sentenced me to death'

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 00:00
Former IRA leader Brendan Hughes tells the BBC the conflict in NI was ‘a total waste’ of more than 3,500 lives.

'I was in the IRA but then they sentenced me to death'

BBC - Mon, 03/03/2025 - 00:00
Former IRA leader Brendan Hughes tells the BBC the conflict in NI was ‘a total waste’ of more than 3,500 lives.

The Papers: 'New Ukraine peace deal' and Zelensky's 'king-size welcome'

BBC - Sun, 03/02/2025 - 23:18
Sir Keir Starmer's plans to form a "coalition of the willing" to end the war in Ukraine leads most of Monday's papers.

Striking miners threatened to kidnap my little brother

BBC - Sun, 03/02/2025 - 21:50
The daughter of a mining union official describes the threats her family faced during the 1984 strike.

Warm reception for Zelensky as he meets King at Sandringham

BBC - Sun, 03/02/2025 - 21:41
The Ukrainian president met the King at his Norfolk residence following a summit of European leaders in London.

British-Israeli hostage says scars show 'hope' ahead of surgery

BBC - Sun, 03/02/2025 - 21:28
Emily Damari, 28, lost two fingers while being taken captive during the 7 October 2023 attacks.

Two arrested as stolen Paddington statue recovered

BBC - Sun, 03/02/2025 - 20:01
The sculpture was damaged and taken from his seat in Paddington creator Michael Bond's home town.
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