Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Her life was cut short by their failings - that's hard to forgive'
"Molly's life was cut short… because of failings within an institution that was there to protect her."
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:04:00 +0000
"Molly's life was cut short… because of failings within an institution that was there to protect her."
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:04:00 +0000
Police forces to be slashed in sweeping reforms
The number of police constabularies in the UK is set to be slashed in what is understood to be the largest overhaul of policing in decades.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:02:00 +0000
The number of police constabularies in the UK is set to be slashed in what is understood to be the largest overhaul of policing in decades.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:02:00 +0000
There's a big hurdle standing in the way of Andy Burnham
Could Andy Burnham be on the brink of becoming a member of parliament?
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:56:00 +0000
Could Andy Burnham be on the brink of becoming a member of parliament?
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:56:00 +0000
Trump under fire for claiming US allies stayed off Afghan frontline
Donald Trump has been criticised for claiming NATO troops stayed "a little off the front lines" in Afghanistan.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:31:00 +0000
Donald Trump has been criticised for claiming NATO troops stayed "a little off the front lines" in Afghanistan.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:31:00 +0000
Man suffers fatal fall while tying flags to lampposts
A man in his 60s suffered fatal head injuries after he fell from a ladder while tying a Union flag to a lamp post, an inquest has heard.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:10:00 +0000
A man in his 60s suffered fatal head injuries after he fell from a ladder while tying a Union flag to a lamp post, an inquest has heard.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:10:00 +0000
How woman's 'fairytale' home upgrade turned into a nightmare
When Jane Wallbank found out she'd been awarded free upgrades to make her home warmer and cheaper to run, it sounded like "a fairytale".
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:11:00 +0000
When Jane Wallbank found out she'd been awarded free upgrades to make her home warmer and cheaper to run, it sounded like "a fairytale".
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:11:00 +0000
Man accused of rape answered Barron Trump video call during altercation, court hears
A man accused of raping a woman answered a video call from the US president's son Barron Trump during an altercation, a court has heard.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:12:00 +0000
A man accused of raping a woman answered a video call from the US president's son Barron Trump during an altercation, a court has heard.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:12:00 +0000
Warning issued after three deaths in 18 months at beauty spot
The death of three people at a waterfall spot in Wales over an 18-month period has prompted a warning about the safety of the popular location.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:53:00 +0000
The death of three people at a waterfall spot in Wales over an 18-month period has prompted a warning about the safety of the popular location.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:53:00 +0000
Harman: Why Labour's 'shambles' social media plan won't be fixed by ban
The "shambles" of the government's plan on social media will not be fixed by banning children from accessing the platforms, Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:39:00 +0000
The "shambles" of the government's plan on social media will not be fixed by banning children from accessing the platforms, Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:39:00 +0000
Liz Hurley hits back at 'leak' suggestions and claims phone was bugged, during intense day at High Court
Elizabeth Hurley hit back at suggestions of "leaks" among her friends as she gave evidence in the privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail - and became tearful as she spoke about the impact of articles written about her private life.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:19:00 +0000
Elizabeth Hurley hit back at suggestions of "leaks" among her friends as she gave evidence in the privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail - and became tearful as she spoke about the impact of articles written about her private life.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:19:00 +0000