Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Dame Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life, dies aged 86
Actress and TV presenter Dame Penelope Keith has died aged 86.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:13:00 +0100
Actress and TV presenter Dame Penelope Keith has died aged 86.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:13:00 +0100
UK to replace fleet of destroyers with 'budget warships'
The UK will replace a fleet of big, expensive destroyers with smaller, budget warships under an investment plan that seeks to rearm the military for less cash than officers say they need.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0100
The UK will replace a fleet of big, expensive destroyers with smaller, budget warships under an investment plan that seeks to rearm the military for less cash than officers say they need.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0100
Heatwave could return over the weekend
After a record-breaking hot spell, the UK is set to bask in warm temperatures once again this weekend, but the highs will be milder across the country.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:47:00 +0100
After a record-breaking hot spell, the UK is set to bask in warm temperatures once again this weekend, but the highs will be milder across the country.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:47:00 +0100
Man charged with murder after body found at stone circle following summer solstice
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a 26-year-old in the Peak District last week, police said.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:44:00 +0100
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a 26-year-old in the Peak District last week, police said.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:44:00 +0100
Exploding 'squishy' toys warning after trend leaves children with serious burns
A warning has been issued after several children suffered serious burns amid a dangerous trend of heating "squishy" toys in the microwave.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0100
A warning has been issued after several children suffered serious burns amid a dangerous trend of heating "squishy" toys in the microwave.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0100
Man charged with attempted murder after several people hit by car
A Somalia-born British man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in West London, police have said.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100
A Somalia-born British man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in West London, police have said.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Education system 'not set up to serve white working-class children'
Education reforms are needed as the system is "not set up to serve white working class children and families", an inquiry has found.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:27:00 +0100
Education reforms are needed as the system is "not set up to serve white working class children and families", an inquiry has found.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:27:00 +0100
Children facing mental health 'crisis' as referrals reach over one million
The number of young people being referred for mental health treatment in England has risen to more than a million, according to analysis of NHS data by the children's commissioner.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0100
The number of young people being referred for mental health treatment in England has risen to more than a million, according to analysis of NHS data by the children's commissioner.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0100
British American Tobacco cuts 5,500 jobs in AI drive
British American Tobacco (BAT) has cut 5,500 jobs across its global operations as an AI-focused transformation programme gathers pace.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:23:00 +0100
British American Tobacco (BAT) has cut 5,500 jobs across its global operations as an AI-focused transformation programme gathers pace.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:23:00 +0100
Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon with stress fracture
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament with a stress fracture.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +0100
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament with a stress fracture.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:18:00 +0100