Six O'Clock News Episodes Episode guide
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15/01/18 Government promises help for public services after collapse of the construction firm Carillion
Ministers promise to take control of Carillion's hospital, school and prison contracts.
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14/01/2018 UKIP leader urged to resign
Henry Bolton under pressure over his girlfriend's remarks about Prince Harry's fiancee
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13/1/18 Government in talks to stop Carillion collapse
Talks are being held over the future of firm - which is a key government contractor.
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12/01/18 US President cancels UK visit
Mayor of London says US president cancelled UK visit fearing mass protests
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11/01/2018 NHS patients 'dying prematurely'
A&E heads in England warn patients are "dying prematurely" due to pressures on the NHS.
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10/01/2018 Chancellor gets tough over Brexit
Hammond warns EU against talk of "punishing" the UK for Brexit
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09/01/2018 PM completes government shake-up
More women and ethnic minority MPs are appointed to government than before the reshuffle
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Theresa May has begun a Cabinet reshuffle to freshen her team and strengthen her authority.
A new team has been appointed to run the Conservative Party - but most stay put.
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07/01/2018 The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet
The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet
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06/01/2018 Elderly woman dies waiting for ambulance
An NHS trust cites extreme pressure after death of woman
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05/01/2018 Parole Board Chair Apologises to Sex Assault Victims
The chairman of the Parole Board is to face MPs about rapist's release from prison.
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04/01/2018 Post-Brexit farm funding reform
Radical shake-up rewards environmental improvements
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The government rejects claims that the NHS is in crisis, after a decision to cancel all non-urgent procedures until next month.
Theresa May has rejected claims that the health service is in crisis
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01/012018 Iran's supreme leader has spoken about the protests in his country - in which at least 22 people have been killed
Iran's supreme leader has spoken about the protests in which 22 people have died.
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01/01/2018 Twelve dead in protests in Iran
Twelve dead in protests in Iran. Four killed in separate stabbings in London.
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31/12/2017 4-Britons believed to be among dead in seaplane crash near Sydney.
4-Britons on sightseeing trip thought to be among dead in a seaplane crash near Sydney.
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30/12/17 The number of politicians in New Year Honours list comes in for criticism
Theresa May accused of rewarding "cronies" and attempting to "buy future loyalty"
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29/12/17 Anti-government protests sweep across Iran
Thousands take to the streets of Iran, in the biggest challenge to the regime since 2009.
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28/12/17 Suicide attack in Afghan capital kills 40
More than 40 people have died in an attack at a cultural centre in the Afghan capital
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27/12/2017 Harry to "shine spotlight" on issues
Prince says he'll campaign on causes such as the military environment and mental health
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26/12/2017
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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25/12/2017 The Queen pays tribute to the victims of this year's terror attacks in her Christmas speech
Queen pays tribute to the victims of this year's terror attacks in her Christmas speech
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24/12/2017 UN warns of a "dire" humanitarian situation in the Philippines, where 200 people have died in a tropical storm
The authorities are trying to help seventy thousand people who are homeless.
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23/12/17 Ministers consider pay-per-mile road charge for hauliers
Consultation to be launched on overhauling tax scheme for lorry firms.
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22/12/2017 UK and Russia trade insults
UK and Russia clash over cyber attacks. Spain's PM agrees to Catalan talks
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21/12/2017 Police face inquiry after Green sacking
Recriminations intensify a day after the PM sacks her deputy, Damian Green
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20/12/2017 IMF issues new warning about Brexit
The IMF warns Brexit is having an adverse impact on the UK economy
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19/12/2017 Blood scandal: Officials relied on discredited report
Officials have been using a discredited report into the worst scandal in NHS history.
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18/12/2017 Cyril Ramaphosa elected as South Africa's new ANC leader
South Africa's deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa is elected as leader of the ruling party.
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17/12/2017 A British embassy worker in Beirut has been found dead
Lebanese Police say a British embassy worker has been murdered in Beirut