Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Fresh search for 'Beast of Birkenhead' - after previous accused served 38 years in jail
It's a brutal crime that's haunted the streets of Merseyside for decades.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:27:00 +0000
It's a brutal crime that's haunted the streets of Merseyside for decades.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:27:00 +0000
Why ADHD drug use has rocketed among UK adults
The use of medication to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has risen sharply in the UK, largely due to growing prescription rates among adults - particularly women.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:29:00 +0000
The use of medication to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has risen sharply in the UK, largely due to growing prescription rates among adults - particularly women.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:29:00 +0000
Thousands more speeding cases could be overturned due to faulty cameras
Thousands of motorists could have their speeding convictions overturned after National Highways extended an investigation into a technical fault with its cameras.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:27:00 +0000
Thousands of motorists could have their speeding convictions overturned after National Highways extended an investigation into a technical fault with its cameras.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:27:00 +0000
Anger, indignation and exasperation in Tunbridge Wells over water fight
Water fights are supposed to be fun - but the anger, indignation, and exasperation in Tunbridge Wells mean this one will be feisty.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:20:00 +0000
Water fights are supposed to be fun - but the anger, indignation, and exasperation in Tunbridge Wells mean this one will be feisty.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:20:00 +0000
Warning of floods as heavy rain soaks parts of UK
Heavy rain is likely to cause flooding and disruption in parts of the UK, the Met Office has said.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:21:00 +0000
Heavy rain is likely to cause flooding and disruption in parts of the UK, the Met Office has said.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:21:00 +0000
They made Meghan's life a misery, emotional Harry says of Mail
Prince Harry became emotional as he finished an intense day of evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail - telling the High Court his wife Meghan's life had been made an "absolute misery".
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +0000
Prince Harry became emotional as he finished an intense day of evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail - telling the High Court his wife Meghan's life had been made an "absolute misery".
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +0000
Asylum seekers moved into army barracks despite local opposition
Asylum seekers have started to be moved into a military training camp in East Sussex despite opposition from the local council.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:12:00 +0000
Asylum seekers have started to be moved into a military training camp in East Sussex despite opposition from the local council.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:12:00 +0000
Suspected cable thief arrested as he emerged from underground
A video released by police shows the moment an alleged underground cable thief was arrested in Birmingham city centre.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:48:00 +0000
A video released by police shows the moment an alleged underground cable thief was arrested in Birmingham city centre.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:48:00 +0000
Prince Harry v Daily Mail: A huge day, but a surprisingly short time on the stand
This was billed as a huge day for Prince Harry, the emotional enormity of it all immediately clear as he gave his evidence, from his visible frustration to his audible final moment of upset.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:03:00 +0000
This was billed as a huge day for Prince Harry, the emotional enormity of it all immediately clear as he gave his evidence, from his visible frustration to his audible final moment of upset.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:03:00 +0000
It seems almost certain UK will ban social media for children
The House of Lords has backed a ban on under-16s using social media.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:54:00 +0000
The House of Lords has backed a ban on under-16s using social media.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:54:00 +0000