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Madeleine McCann's father calls for greater scrutiny of press

Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.

Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start

The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted.

UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds

In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere.

Thousands of flood defences below standard as Storm Bram hit

A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.

Storm Bram clears after flooding and travel disruption across UK

Amber and yellow warnings for wind are in place, with gusts of 90mph forecast in north-west Scotland.