Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out across England and Wales
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

Funding will allow victims to view proceedings remotely and give evidence from a separate room via video link, the government says.

German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on
Posted on Monday September 21, 2026

Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin.

Union calls for halt to graded Ofsted inspections over health concerns
Posted on Sunday September 20, 2026

The National Association of Head Teachers says inspections in England may pose a "risk to life" for school leaders.

UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC
Posted on Monday September 21, 2026

It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

Young people aren't snowflakes - mental distress is rising, says head of official review
Posted on Monday September 21, 2026

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was.