Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The boat made the journey on Saturday, when a total of 258 migrants made the crossing on four boats.

Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.

Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
Posted on Monday August 10, 2026

The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Posted on Sunday August 09, 2026

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.