UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

Flood chased me as I ran for 20 minutes, Nepal tunnel engineer tells BBC
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.

Watch: Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.