UK News

• Captain Tom's family repeatedly made money from charity, inquiry finds

  The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.

• Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for first time

  The BBC understands the long-range missiles have been fired into Russian territory by Ukraine.

• Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying

  Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.

• Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade

  Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.

• £500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped

  Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.