Michael Howie

Senior News Editor

Politics

Social media under-16s ban: Key points as PM announces major crackdown

Ban on social media will come into force in the early part of next year, Prime Minister says

15 Jun 2026
London

Palestine Action ban protest in London sees 523 people arrested

The Metropolitan Police said more than 500 people aged 18 to 87 were arrested for showing support for a proscribed organisation

13 Apr 2026
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Transport

Crash closes motorway near Gatwick sparking Easter getaway chaos

The M23 is closed northbound between Junctions 10 and 9 following the crash

2 Apr 2026
UK

Storm Dave to batter UK with 90mph gusts over Easter weekend

Forecasters warn there is a chance of ‘injuries and danger to life’ from flying debris

2 Apr 2026
Sir Lindsay Hoyle visits St Helena
World

Giant tortoise aged 193 caught in bizarre crypto death hoax

Jonathan’s ‘death’ was reported as fact by media outlets including the BBC and the Daily Mail

2 Apr 2026
World

Lift-off! Artemis II blasts to the Moon in historic Nasa mission

The lunar flyby will pave the way for a landing in 2028 and a possible future mission to Mars

2 Apr 2026
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Politics

Oil price rises as Trump warns he'll bomb Iran 'back to Stone Ages'

Donald Trump says US has nearly accomplished its goals in Iran - but offers no clear timeline on ending the war

2 Apr 2026
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Showbiz

BBC says 'new information' led to sacking of Radio 2 star Scott Mills

The BBC knew the DJ had been questioned under caution, but decided not to take him off air

1 Apr 2026
Politics

Starmer says he won't be bullied by US as Trump threatens to quit NATO

Trump says removing the US from the defence pact is now ‘beyond reconsideration’

1 Apr 2026
London

Awful April? Actually, for millions in London it looks ‘alright’

Energy costs are down (for now) and water bill rises are mercifully small... but many London businesses are being hammered

1 Apr 2026
Investitures at Windsor Castle
Showbiz

Carey Mulligan given her CBE as husband Marcus Mumford watches on

Bafta-winner Carey Mulligan received the honour from King Charles at a ceremony at Windsor Castle

31 Mar 2026
Politics

Keir Starmer issues 48-hour ultimatum over 'reckless' doctors' strikes

Prime Minister threatens to withdraw an offer of thousands of extra specialty NHS training posts

31 Mar 2026
US Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli
Politics

Trump talks up 'ending' Iran war as oil price jumps and stocks fall

The US president appears to be seeking an off-ramp to end the conflict while escalating his threats

30 Mar 2026
The scene at Chalton Street near Euston Station
London

Murder hunt after man, 29, shot dead in car outside Euston Station

It comes as police quizzed two men on suspicion of murder after 26-year-old man stabbed to death close to Westminster Abbey

30 Mar 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington
Politics

'Body bags would flow home' if Trump sends 10,000 US troops into Iran

More than one million fighters are being prepared to unleash ‘hell’ on American forces if the US launches a ground invasion, according to Iranian sources

27 Mar 2026
People pose and take photographs under blooming cherry blossom in Notting Hill, London
UK

When do the clocks go forward - and how will it affect your health?

It may seem like a minor adjustment, but shifting to BST could have a bigger impact on health than thought

26 Mar 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump gives remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner in Washington
Politics

Trump warns Iran 'it won't be pretty' as he eyes huge war 'final blow'

The Pentagon is drawing up military options for a ‘final blow’ in Iran that could include the use of ground forces , according to Axios

26 Mar 2026
Golders Green incident
Crime

Two British men bailed over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

Counter-terrorism officers arrested the men – aged 47 and 45 – on Wednesday morning at addresses in north-west and central London

26 Mar 2026
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World

Two dead as missile debris falls on highway in Abu Dhabi

Three injuries have been reported and several cars are damaged as authorities respond to the incident on Sweihan Road

26 Mar 2026
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London

Hailstones and lightning hit London as capital plunges into cold snap

Temperatures plunge to near freezing in London as Arctic blast grips UK

26 Mar 2026
UK

NHS took two days to raise alarm about Kent meningitis outbreak

Dr Des Holden, acting chief executive of East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust, told the BBC officials could have acted sooner

25 Mar 2026