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.

Briton rescued in Nepal after deadly floods, army spokesperson says
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

More than 3,900 people remain missing after floodwaters surged across the Nepal-Tibet border last week.

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

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