Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?Published on: June 30, 2026, 4:04 pmBBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.Read Full Article »
Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'Published on: June 30, 2026, 2:25 pmAn independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.Read Full Article »
Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in MonacoPublished on: June 30, 2026, 1:22 pmThe blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.Read Full Article »
Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang 'cannot be deported'Published on: June 30, 2026, 11:36 amA 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.Read Full Article »
Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PMPublished on: June 30, 2026, 3:09 pmThe ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.Read Full Article »