Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Two women die after BMW crashes into care home
A woman in her 90s and another in her 80s have died after a stolen BMW crashed into a care home in Sunderland during a police chase.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:16:00 +0100
A woman in her 90s and another in her 80s have died after a stolen BMW crashed into a care home in Sunderland during a police chase.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:16:00 +0100
Coastguard responding to 'multiple incidents' involving small boats in Channel
The UK coastguard has said it is responding to "multiple incidents" involving small boats in the Channel.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:34:00 +0100
The UK coastguard has said it is responding to "multiple incidents" involving small boats in the Channel.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:34:00 +0100
'So many children are harmed': Victims of medical products that caused 'avoidable harm' still awaiting redress
The dark granite block in a children's cemetery in Bristol tells an incomplete story: "Trelissa Whitbread, born 3rd of Feb 1988. She lived 2 hours."
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:50:00 +0100
The dark granite block in a children's cemetery in Bristol tells an incomplete story: "Trelissa Whitbread, born 3rd of Feb 1988. She lived 2 hours."
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:50:00 +0100
Amber heat health alert issued - with more hosepipe bans on the way
Heat health alerts across huge swathes of England have been upgraded to amber as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:03:00 +0100
Heat health alerts across huge swathes of England have been upgraded to amber as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:03:00 +0100
Taps ran dry in 1976 - could we be heading for a drought just as bad?
Could we be heading for a drought that's so bad we have to queue for water at communal taps out on the street?
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:34:00 +0100
Could we be heading for a drought that's so bad we have to queue for water at communal taps out on the street?
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:34:00 +0100
UK economy remains fragile - and there are risks and traps lurking around the corner
Monthly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures are volatile and, on their own, don't tell us much.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:49:00 +0100
Monthly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures are volatile and, on their own, don't tell us much.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:49:00 +0100
Officers describe confronting 'coward' Southport killer
Three police officers, who have been voted Britain's bravest officers, have described confronting, disarming and arresting the Southport killer Axel Rudakubana.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0100
Three police officers, who have been voted Britain's bravest officers, have described confronting, disarming and arresting the Southport killer Axel Rudakubana.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0100
TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits British Medical Association over 'damaging' strikes
One of the UK's best-known doctors says he has resigned from the British Medical Association (BMA) because it has "effectively encouraged young doctors to strike".
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +0100
One of the UK's best-known doctors says he has resigned from the British Medical Association (BMA) because it has "effectively encouraged young doctors to strike".
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +0100
First hosepipe ban of the year comes into force - what you need to know
The first hosepipe ban for this year has come into effect - and more are on the way.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:07:00 +0100
The first hosepipe ban for this year has come into effect - and more are on the way.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:07:00 +0100
Singer Chris Brown denies further charges following alleged bottle attack
R&B singer Chris Brown has denied further charges following an alleged bottle attack in a London nightclub.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:46:00 +0100
R&B singer Chris Brown has denied further charges following an alleged bottle attack in a London nightclub.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:46:00 +0100