'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic sacking and defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.
Jan 15, 2026 11:47 pm
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Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader MarĂa Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".
Jan 16, 2026 8:14 am
Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.
Jan 15, 2026 8:19 pm
'What are you showing our children?': Bereaved parents take on TikTok
Ellen Roome has been fighting to create "Jools' Law" since her 14-year-old's son death.
Jan 16, 2026 11:05 am
Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
Jan 16, 2026 12:00 am
Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
Jan 16, 2026 12:02 am
'Mental strength therapy' - Boxer Anthony Joshua returns to gym after car crash
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua returns to the gym following the recent car crash which killed two of his close friends and team members.
Jan 16, 2026 7:45 am
Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations
In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".
Jan 16, 2026 9:37 am
Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.
Jan 16, 2026 12:02 am
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
Jan 16, 2026 10:41 am
Chris Mason: Is Farage's Reform really Conservatives 2.0?
Reform UK is showing 'momentum and magnetism', but faces a familiar critique of being dubbed the Conservatives 2.0, the BBC's political editor writes.
Jan 16, 2026 2:19 am
TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.
Jan 16, 2026 6:17 am
Weekly quiz: Which place has England’s worst potholes?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Jan 15, 2026 7:21 pm
Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
Jan 16, 2026 6:02 am
What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans
The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.
Jan 16, 2026 8:41 am
I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children
After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.
Jan 16, 2026 1:01 am
Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.
Jan 16, 2026 2:49 am
Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.
Jan 16, 2026 12:24 am
Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.
Jan 16, 2026 12:12 am
Investigation after Air India jet engine sucks in cargo container at Delhi airport
No-one was hurt, but the aircraft's engine was damaged and it has been grounded for repairs.
Jan 16, 2026 7:23 am