England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
Posted on Thursday September 10, 2026

The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.

Iran war will not end until after November US elections, says Trump
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

The president also tells reporters he does not think oil prices will come down until after the crucial November vote.

Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.

Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement
Posted on Wednesday September 09, 2026

BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.