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BBC News
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · 18:00 BST · 30m · 10 stories · 15 annotated moments · 26 of 30 min on news stories (86%)
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The British military has expanded its defence of the UK into space, with the RAF using an Earth-based system to jam signals from satellites operated by hostile states such as Russia. The Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting, said the UK must be ready for space as the next battleground and a new unit will protect UK interests, with personnel already embedded with the US Space Force. Two RAF pilots were airlifted to hospital in Birmingham with what police said were minor injuries after ejecting from a Hawk T2 training aircraft over North Wales moments before it crashed near Rhosneigr, apparently only just missing houses. The aircraft had been flying from RAF Valley on Anglesey, and investigators remained on site working out what went wrong.
Police in Hampshire are conducting inquiries into a video of anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas using a knife to slash a dinghy that had been carrying migrants in the English Channel; no migrants were on board at the time, but a French rescue worker was. The Home Secretary called it unacceptable that two migrant boats in two days arrived on Kent beaches without being intercepted and ordered an urgent review. Official figures showed drug-related deaths in Scotland rose by 11% last year to more than 1,100, the worst rate in Europe, with nearly 15,000 deaths since 2010, and a report examined poverty, treatment cuts and government funding. Ryanair's chief executive said fares will rise materially because of higher oil prices from the Iran war, while diesel prices are near record levels and the OECD forecast slightly stronger UK growth this year but weaker next year. NHS surgeons said they are seeing more patients with complications from cheap eyelid surgery abroad, often because too much eyelid skin was removed.
The Defence Secretary said the UK is reviewing the Chagos Islands deal after President Trump called it terrible; under the proposed deal the UK would cede sovereignty to Mauritius and lease back the Diego Garcia base for 99 years at around £100 million a year. The UK is setting up a new agency to tackle disinformation from hostile states after the Prime Minister accused Russia of meddling in the 2019 general election and using fake websites and AI. Citizens Advice said more young people in their 20s are seeking help with debt and the cost of living, and a report heard from those without parental financial support; the government said it is investing £2.5 billion in opportunities for young people. Finally, bluefin tuna have returned to UK waters, with a large one filmed by surfers at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, after decades of absence due to overfishing, helped by fishing regulations and warmer waters.
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Wes Streeting, Defence Secretary
“The Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said today”
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Donald Trump, US President
“President Trump again criticised the decision, calling it terrible.”
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“after Andy Burnham met Donald Trump at the UN last night”
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Claim RAF jams hostile satellite signals as UK sets up first space squadron
The UK military confirmed it is expanding defence into space and standing up a new space unit with offensive and defensive capabilities.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 1:36-1:48
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Claim RAF jams hostile satellite signals as UK sets up first space squadron
The UK military confirmed it is expanding defence into space and standing up a new space unit with offensive and defensive capabilities.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 1:36-1:48
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Claim RAF training aircraft crashes in Anglesey after pilots eject
Two RAF pilots sustained minor injuries after ejecting from a training aircraft that crashed in Wales.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 5:07-5:17
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Charged quote RAF training aircraft crashes in Anglesey after pilots eject
to take my second shot. All of a sudden I heard a bang up overhead. Next thing, two pilots ejected out and just saw the aeroplane nose dive into a field and explode and a huge billowing explosion and loads of smoke. It was shocking, frightening really. I just hope everybody's OK and everyone's healthy and all right.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 5:32-5:37
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Claim RAF training aircraft crashes in Anglesey after pilots eject
Two RAF pilots sustained minor injuries after ejecting from a training aircraft that crashed in Wales.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 5:41-5:54
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Charged quote RAF training aircraft crashes in Anglesey after pilots eject
The emergency services responded quickly and managed to find the two pilots. They were taken to a specialist military treatment unit at a hospital in Birmingham with what police said were minor injuries. I think it's a very, very lucky escape considering how close it is to the general population of Clamby Log and obviously the
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 5:50-5:54
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Claim RAF training aircraft crashes in Anglesey after pilots eject
An investigation into the incident was under way, according to the Defence Secretary.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 6:09-6:23
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Claim Ryanair warns summer 2027 fares will rise materially as Iran war lifts oil
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said rising oil prices linked to the Iran war will force airlines to raise fares materially into summer 2027, warning that some airlines may struggle to maintain capacity or survive winter.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 11:44-11:53
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Claim Ryanair warns summer 2027 fares will rise materially as Iran war lifts oil
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said rising oil prices linked to the Iran war will force airlines to raise fares materially into summer 2027, warning that some airlines may struggle to maintain capacity or survive winter.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 11:44-11:53
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Claim Ryanair warns summer 2027 fares will rise materially as Iran war lifts oil
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said rising oil prices linked to the Iran war will force airlines to raise fares materially into summer 2027, warning that some airlines may struggle to maintain capacity or survive winter.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 11:44-11:49
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Claim Ryanair warns summer 2027 fares will rise materially as Iran war lifts oil
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said rising oil prices linked to the Iran war will force airlines to raise fares materially into summer 2027, warning that some airlines may struggle to maintain capacity or survive winter.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 11:53-12:09
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Claim Ryanair warns summer 2027 fares will rise materially as Iran war lifts oil
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said rising oil prices linked to the Iran war will force airlines to raise fares materially into summer 2027, warning that some airlines may struggle to maintain capacity or survive winter.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 11:53-12:00
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Claim Ryanair warns summer 2027 fares will rise materially as Iran war lifts oil
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said rising oil prices linked to the Iran war will force airlines to raise fares materially into summer 2027, warning that some airlines may struggle to maintain capacity or survive winter.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 11:55-12:00
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Claim Ryanair warns summer 2027 fares will rise materially as Iran war lifts oil
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said rising oil prices linked to the Iran war will force airlines to raise fares materially into summer 2027, warning that some airlines may struggle to maintain capacity or survive winter.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 12:00-12:09
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Claim Ryanair warns summer 2027 fares will rise materially as Iran war lifts oil
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said rising oil prices linked to the Iran war will force airlines to raise fares materially into summer 2027, warning that some airlines may struggle to maintain capacity or survive winter.
BBC One, BBC News, 23 September 2026, 12:00-12:09
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