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BBC News - UK Healey sees defence spend rise to 3% of GDP by 2034 But a source says the defence secretary is voicing an opinion, not announcing a new commitment. Published on: Sat, 31 May 2025 01:03:00 GMT Breakthrough cancer drug doubles survival in trial An international study found immunotherapy before surgery could give patients extra years of life. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 23:08:37 GMT Arrest after policeman injured by car in Manchester A sergeant's legs are crushed in an alleged hit-and-run incident in the Rusholme area. Published on: Sat, 31 May 2025 02:02:57 GMT 'As awkward as it gets': Ricky Gervais gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame The British actor says he is "humbled" and his success was "luck, persistence, and a little bit of pushing against the tide". Published on: Sat, 31 May 2025 00:36:28 GMT Temperatures rise for last day of record breaking spring As spring turns to summer we will see temperatures rise over the weekend. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 12:41:49 GMT Rugby league anger at no knighthoods in 130 years The Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle joins protests at the lack of knighthoods for rugby league players. Published on: Sat, 31 May 2025 00:11:06 GMT Paul Doyle accused of using car as weapon, court told He is charged with multiple offences after 79 people were hurt when a car was driven through a crowd. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 15:52:10 GMT Gerry Adams awarded �100k in libel case against the BBC The former Sinn F�in leader was seeking damages over a story in which an anonymous contributor alleged he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 22:22:17 GMT Minister regrets 'clumsy' reference to Nazi Germany Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Lord Hermer of "calling people who disagree with him Nazis". Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 15:09:19 GMT Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault The broadcaster appears at a plea hearing after being accused of five charges relating to four women. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 10:26:58 GMT Prison officer has emergency surgery after stabbing The 25-year-old man was attacked by an inmate on Friday, officials say. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 19:47:19 GMT British woman accused of drug offences tells BBC of Sri Lanka jail conditions Charlotte May Lee, 21, was arrested earlier this month after authorities allegedly found 46kg of cannabis in her suitcases. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 14:54:22 GMT Wynne Evans to leave BBC after Strictly controversy Evans was previously taking time off his radio show after controversy around a remark he made. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 13:39:28 GMT Disposable vapes ban unlikely to reduce appeal, says campaigner They warn some reusable vapes have "identical" packaging to single-use ones and are sold at the same price. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 15:35:22 GMT Woman and 15-year-old girl die in house fire Their deaths are unexplained, and an investigation is under way, police say. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 20:50:33 GMT King Charles gifted Rolls-Royce as coronation present Other gifts received by the King include a feather crown and a gold Blue Peter badge. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 21:56:17 GMT Search for girl missing in River Thames suspended A boy was recovered from the water and taken to hospital, but the girl has not been found. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 18:24:40 GMT 'As awkward as it gets': Ricky Gervais gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame The British actor says he is "humbled" and his success was "luck, persistence, and a little bit of pushing against the tide". Published on: Sat, 31 May 2025 00:36:28 GMT Key highlights from the King's speech in Canada A look at the King's historic 2025 visit to Ottawa and opening of the Canadian parliament. Published on: Tue, 27 May 2025 16:19:59 GMT 'It went from an amazing day to traumatising' - Liverpool fans Jack Trotter and his girlfriend Abbie Gallagher, from Newtownards, County Down, were hit by the car as it drove into fans on Water Street, in Liverpool Published on: Tue, 27 May 2025 19:42:25 GMT What eyewitness videos tell us about the Liverpool crash BBC Verify examines videos of the incident in which a car drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC's parade on Monday. Published on: Tue, 27 May 2025 12:24:32 GMT The Papers: 'Key worker' and 'Nazi' slur Most of Saturday's front pages lead on Donald Trump gifting Elon Musk a key to mark his last day in office at Doge. Published on: Sat, 31 May 2025 03:17:25 GMT Scouse superhero Speedo Mick: From rock bottom to seeing life story on stage He went from sleeping rough to raising �1m on charity walks in all weathers in just his swimming trunks. Published on: Sat, 31 May 2025 01:44:21 GMT 'A cry from the council estate' - the trans teen drama that pulls no punches The coming-of-age BBC drama is a visceral look at working class life when you don't fit in. Published on: Sat, 31 May 2025 01:28:00 GMT UK taxpayers no longer own NatWest - but 17 years on, are banks safer from collapse? The last shares have been sold from the RBS bailout during the financial crisis. But, with banks facing fresh risks today, has enough changed? Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 16:33:31 GMT Illness, homelessness and a 630-mile trek: The woman who inspired Hollywood film Raynor Winn's journey inspired a Hollywood film featuring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 07:22:05 GMT The police job that is beyond the stuff of nightmares David Murray is a victim identification officer who examines images and footage to find children who've been sexually abused. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 22:01:15 GMT Wales 'confident' of hosting Euro 2028 opening ceremony A Senedd meeting reveals Cardiff is expected host the Euro 2028 opening ceremony and six matches. Published on: Wed, 21 May 2025 05:40:57 GMT Gerry Adams awarded �100k in libel case against the BBC The former Sinn F�in leader was seeking damages over a story in which an anonymous contributor alleged he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 22:22:17 GMT 'Road from hell' to fully reopen after 23 years For the first time since 2002, you can drive on the A465 without getting stuck in roadworks. Published on: Fri, 30 May 2025 22:00:08 GMT

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