BBC/news

• Government struggles to cut foreign aid spent on asylum hotels
  Posted on Saturday June 07, 2025
  New figures show the Home Office plans to spend £2.2bn of overseas development assistance for 2025/26 - only marginally down on last year. Continue Reading »
• MI5 misled watchdog about neo-Nazi spy case after lying in court
  Posted on Saturday June 07, 2025
  The regulator rewrote a draft report which had contradicted MI5’s false evidence, the BBC can reveal. Continue Reading »
• Spending Review: Massive cheques from the chancellor for some - but what do totals hide?
  Posted on Saturday June 07, 2025
  The total spend may be enormous, writes Laura Kuenssberg, but fears it could be “painful” for some remain. Continue Reading »
• Millions more to get test results via NHS app, government says
  Posted on Saturday June 07, 2025
  The NHS app will be main way people also receive screening invitations and appointment reminders. Continue Reading »
• Rod Stewart cancels US gigs ahead of Glastonbury
  Posted on Saturday June 07, 2025
  The 80-year-old 'Maggie May' singer says he's devastated to scrap the shows as he recovers from the flu. Continue Reading »
• Parasite infection warning as 190,000 expected at UK-wide farm day
  Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
  A public health warning is issued as 190,000 people are expected at open farm events across the UK. Continue Reading »
• Polo-loving drug lord's double life catches up with him
  Posted on Saturday June 07, 2025
  Muhammed Hafeez lived a double life, rubbing shoulders with UK royals while also controlling a drugs empire. Continue Reading »
• We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then we found out why
  Posted on Saturday June 07, 2025
  Matthew's father died late last year - before learning the truth about his family history. Continue Reading »
• Secret Glastonbury: The mystery of the festival's surprise stars
  Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
  One band's name is on fans' lips - except no-one knows who they actually are. Continue Reading »
• Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?
  Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
  Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government. Continue Reading »
• US brings man wrongly deported to El Salvador back to face charges
  Posted on Saturday June 07, 2025
  Salvadoran Kilmar Ábrego García, whose case became a political flashpoint, has been charged with human trafficking by US officials. Continue Reading »
• Thunderstorm warning kicks in for parts of England and Wales
  Posted on Saturday June 07, 2025
  The Met Office warns frequent lightning, hail and strong, gusty winds will be additional hazards. Continue Reading »
• Reform UK struggles to find friends to share council power
  Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
  Newbie councillors are navigating how to deal with other parties on councils in no overall control. Continue Reading »
• Stop whining, do something on climate change, says Schwarzenegger
  Posted on Saturday June 07, 2025
  The actor and activist was speaking to the BBC at a summit organised by his Climate Initiative. Continue Reading »
• Hopes of closure fade as police wrap up Madeleine McCann search
  Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
  As detectives conclude a three day search, optimism fades in Praia da Luz. Continue Reading »