
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Stab victim describes horrible reality of knife crime
As we pulled back the hospital curtain, he was hunched over and clearly in pain.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:06:00 +0100
As we pulled back the hospital curtain, he was hunched over and clearly in pain.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:06:00 +0100

PM faces threat of major rebellion during key vote today
Sir Keir Starmer continues to face the threat of a major rebellion during a key vote on welfare reforms later - despite making last-minute concessions to disgruntled Labour MPs.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:56:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer continues to face the threat of a major rebellion during a key vote on welfare reforms later - despite making last-minute concessions to disgruntled Labour MPs.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:56:00 +0100

'A problem of leadership': Culture secretary hits out at BBC over Glastonbury controversy
The culture secretary has claimed there is "a problem of leadership" at the BBC, as the controversy over Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performance deepens.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:01:00 +0100
The culture secretary has claimed there is "a problem of leadership" at the BBC, as the controversy over Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performance deepens.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:01:00 +0100

Struggling to sleep in the heat? 10 top tips for staying cool
The UK sweltered through one of the hottest days of the year so far on Monday - with highs of 35C (95F) possible on Tuesday.
Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
The UK sweltered through one of the hottest days of the year so far on Monday - with highs of 35C (95F) possible on Tuesday.
Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100

Queen Elizabeth II's favourite form of transport to be scrapped
Queen Elizabeth II's favourite form of transport, the royal train, has reached the end of the line and is set to be decommissioned.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:10:00 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's favourite form of transport, the royal train, has reached the end of the line and is set to be decommissioned.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:10:00 +0100

William's duchy to allow some charities to use buildings rent-free after backlash
Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall will allow certain charities to use its buildings rent-free after facing criticism over multimillion-pound deals the landed estate struck with public bodies.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:06:00 +0100
Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall will allow certain charities to use its buildings rent-free after facing criticism over multimillion-pound deals the landed estate struck with public bodies.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:06:00 +0100

More than 140 killed or injured in tailgating incidents each year
More than 140 people are killed or seriously injured in tailgating incidents in England each year, according to research.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:57:00 +0100
More than 140 people are killed or seriously injured in tailgating incidents in England each year, according to research.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:57:00 +0100

Man, 92, found guilty of rape and murder in UK's 'longest cold case'
A 92-year-old man has been found guilty of raping and murdering a woman born 133 years ago - in what's thought to be the UK's longest cold case to reach trial.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0100
A 92-year-old man has been found guilty of raping and murdering a woman born 133 years ago - in what's thought to be the UK's longest cold case to reach trial.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0100

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering 93-year-old woman
A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 93-year-old woman in Cornwall, police have said.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:22:00 +0100
A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 93-year-old woman in Cornwall, police have said.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:22:00 +0100

Police investigating death of pregnant woman make second arrest
Police investigating the death of a pregnant woman in Northern Ireland have made a second arrest.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Police investigating the death of a pregnant woman in Northern Ireland have made a second arrest.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100