Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Ellie, 5, and Alfie, 3, are now orphans after their mother Louise Smith died suddenly from a heart attack on December 12, just two years after their father lost his battle with cancer. Their aunt Tracy Green is now caring for them and has launched a fundr
Jana Bahvalova, 29, was found in Bridgewater Canal after failing to collect her daughters. Her family pays tribute to a 'devoted' mother. A fundraiser is now active.
Donations for Ahmed Al Ahmed, who disarmed a gunman in the Sydney terror attack, have soared to nearly AUD$2m. The hero, shot twice, is hailed for saving countless lives. Read the full story.
Layla Redfern, 12, suffered a severe brain injury after being hit by a car in Hull. Her family has launched a fundraiser as she faces a long recovery. Read the full story and find out how to help.
A 30-year-old man is charged with the brutal murder of his parents at their Long Island Italian deli. The community mourns the beloved couple. Read the full story.
An 88-year-old US Army veteran, forced back to work after losing his pension, breaks down as strangers gift him $1.77 million. Read this heartwarming story of community support.
Lorraine Probert, 45, collapsed at home in Gresford after a sudden brain haemorrhage. Her sons, aged 5 and 10, found her. A fundraiser supports her devastated family.
Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old US Army veteran, can finally retire after a viral story led to a $1 million fundraiser. His GM pension was lost in the 2009 bankruptcy.
Adam Mewton, a 23-year-old recovery mechanic and father, died after being crushed by his own vehicle while helping a stranded driver in Lynton, Devon. His family are fundraising for his funeral.
Robert Easom was convicted of grievous bodily harm after breaking Trudi Burgess's neck. Her children speak out about years of domestic abuse and isolation. Support their recovery fundraiser.
The race for Christmas No.1 sees Paddington Bear song compete against Palestinian lullaby for Gaza aid. BBC faces scrutiny over political bias in festive playlist choices.
UK fails to reach agreement on joining EU's €150bn SAFE defence fund. British defence firms limited to third-country participation despite post-Brexit reset efforts.
England World Cup winner Kyran Bracken has donated £15,000 to a fundraiser for former teammate Lewis Moody, diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The appeal has raised nearly £250,000. #MND #Rugby
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
Tributes pour in for Stewart 'Viking' Gordon, a beloved Sheffield doorman who died aged 50 on the second day of his honeymoon in Iceland. A fundraiser to support his family has been launched.
Influencer Brandon Buckingham, 30, reveals acute organ failure diagnosis. With over $100k medical debt, he launches a GoFundMe for his wife and baby. Support reaches £230k.
Matthew Breen, 8, from Rathnew, passed away after his condition deteriorated following a broken arm. A fundraiser has raised over €14,300 to support his grieving family.
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox reveals the brutal aftermath of running five marathons in five days for Children in Need, raising over £10 million. Discover her inspiring story.
A damning report reveals Britain lacks a homeland defence plan and struggles to meet NATO obligations. Discover the urgent response and £1.5bn investment.
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
Manchester United's Mason Mount sends a video message to the family of Lewis Rimmer, a father of two left in a coma after a critical accident. A fundraiser has surpassed £100,000. Read the full story.
Three young children and their father perish in a devastating house fire in Sanson, New Zealand. Police investigate a suspected murder-suicide as community rallies around grieving mother.
Monmouth faces devastating floods, its worst in decades. The Mayor launches a fundraiser, smashing its £5k target. Discover how the community is rallying.
James Watson is running 325 miles in December to honour his best friend Zacharias 'Puddy' Atkinson, who died in a workplace accident at Langton Dock. The fundraiser supports Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
Lord Alan Sugar faced blunt questions from children in a special Apprentice sketch for BBC Children in Need 2025. The star-studded event also featured Sara Cox's marathon challenge and musical performances.
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox conquers a gruelling 135-mile, five-day trek, raising a staggering £7 million for Children in Need. Read her emotional story.
A 20-year-old Mississippi student arrested for disturbing the peace after yelling antisemitic slurs at Barstool's Dave Portnoy has raised over $37,000 for his legal defence. Discover the fallout.
The community mourns music teacher Kalaivani Balakrishnan, 41, who died suddenly at 25 weeks pregnant with twins. A fundraiser supports her husband with funeral costs. Help ease their burden.
South Australia's attorney general refers Joanna Howe's controversial abortion debate bingo game for investigation after crossbench condemnation. Follow the latest developments.