Why do asylum seekers want to come to the UK? Skip to content Israel-Gaza War War in Ukraine US & Canada UK Politics N. Ireland Politics Scotland Politics Wales Politics Latin America Middle East In Pictures BBC InDepth Executive Lounge Technology of Business Future of Business Science & Health Artificial Intelligence AI v the Mind Art & Design Entertainment News Arts in Motion Destinations Australia and Pacific Caribbean & Bermuda Central America Middle East North America South America World’s Table Culture & Experiences The SpeciaList Natural Wonders Weather & Science Climate Solutions Sustainable Business Green Living Why do asylum seekers want to come to the UK? 10 July 2025 UK immigration English Channel Watch: How inquest into Jay Slater's death unfolded The BBC's Fiona Trott explains a coroner's conclusions about the 19-year-old's death last year. How police traced Constance Marten and Mark Gordon Helena Wilkinson recounts the hunt for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon and their newborn baby. 14 Jul 2025 Watch: Royalty and carriage rides on day one of Macron's state visit Macron has said the state visit should deepen co-operation with the UK "in a concrete, effective, and lasting way". Watch: Mini mart workers selling illegal cigarettes confront BBC reporter The BBC's Ed Thomas collaborated with undercover buyers to see how easy it was to obtain illegal cigarettes. What do the Royals spend their money on? The Royal's annual accounts show travel is a huge expenditure for the King and Queen. Parking, pavilions and primary schools as Open preparation starts Golf fever in the north coast ahead of Open championship 26 Jun 2025 'They were the best of us': John and Amy Hunt speak for first time about murders of their loved ones BBC racing commentator John Hunt has spoken for the first time since the murder of his wife and two daughters, in July last year. 26 Jun 2025 Watch: The emotional debate between MPs on assisted dying MPs vote to back a bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales by 23 votes. 20 Jun 2025 Voices from both sides of debate on assisted dying bill Protesters gathered outside of parliament as MPs vote on legalising assisted dying 20 Jun 2025 Watch: Trooping the Colour highlights on monarch's official birthday King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by members of the Royal Family as they waved to cheering crowds. 14 Jun 2025 From the scene: Train crashes into tractor BBC Wales' Craig Duggan reports from the scene of a train and tractor collision in Herefordshire. 22 May 2025 Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service and concert The service, held at Westminster Abbey, marks 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe Experience the VE Day flypast from inside a Red Arrows cockpit in 360 video Experience flying over London with a Red Arrows pilot in our special immersive video from the cockpit. Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day Royal Family members are at the heart of commemorations to mark 80 years since World War Two ended in Europe. Watch: Prince Harry's exclusive interview in full The Duke of Sussex has told the BBC he "would love a reconciliation" with the Royal Family. Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK The Duke of Sussex says the downgrading of taxpayer-funded protection makes visiting the UK too risky. 'I hope I've done her proud': Fathers of Southport victims complete London marathon Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe entered the race to raise money for projects set up in their daughters' memory. 28 Apr 2025 Three brothers drive tiny bus from Land's End to John O'Groats James, Andrew and Will Emerton from Cheshire took it in turns to drive the miniature petrol-powered bus. 25 Apr 2025 Farm fail: BBC reporter tries to bottle feed newborn lamb It's lambing season, so BBC Breakfast decided to visit a farm to meet some of the new arrivals. Twinkle, twinkle, little... carrot? King Charles tries out root music During a reception at Windsor Castle, the King surprised those gathered with a rendition of a popular nursery rhyme.