Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK reports 16,703 new COVID cases and another 21 deaths
The UK has reported 16,703 new COVID-19 cases and another 21 coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:19:00 +0100
The UK has reported 16,703 new COVID-19 cases and another 21 coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:19:00 +0100
Jurors fail to reach verdict on female officer accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson
Jurors have been discharged after failing to reach a verdict on the female police officer who allegedly assaulted ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:32:00 +0100
Jurors have been discharged after failing to reach a verdict on the female police officer who allegedly assaulted ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:32:00 +0100
'Real opportunity' to 'open up' travel for those with two COVID jabs - PM says
Boris Johnson has indicated that a relaxation of travel rules for those who have had two doses of a coronavirus vaccine is on the horizon.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:09:00 +0100
Boris Johnson has indicated that a relaxation of travel rules for those who have had two doses of a coronavirus vaccine is on the horizon.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:09:00 +0100
Bank of England now sees inflation peak above 3% but plays down risk to economy
The Bank of England has raised its expectations for inflation but reiterated its view that the coronavirus crisis-linked spike in price rises of recent months does not represent a looming crisis for the economy.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:00 +0100
The Bank of England has raised its expectations for inflation but reiterated its view that the coronavirus crisis-linked spike in price rises of recent months does not represent a looming crisis for the economy.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:00 +0100
'No legal compulsion' to wear face masks when COVID restrictions are lifted
There will be no "legal compulsion" to wear face masks once England's coronavirus restrictions are lifted, the environment secretary has told Sky News, as he said he will ditch his face covering when the rule is scrapped.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:00 +0100
There will be no "legal compulsion" to wear face masks once England's coronavirus restrictions are lifted, the environment secretary has told Sky News, as he said he will ditch his face covering when the rule is scrapped.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:41:00 +0100
Woman dies after being incorrectly excluded from cervical screening programme
A woman has died following an error in Scotland's cervical screening programme.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:32:00 +0100
A woman has died following an error in Scotland's cervical screening programme.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:32:00 +0100
EE to charge customers for using mobile phones in EU from next year
Mobile network EE is to charge customers for using their phone in Europe from next year.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:42:00 +0100
Mobile network EE is to charge customers for using their phone in Europe from next year.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:42:00 +0100
Lloyd Webber launches legal action over COVID test event scheme
Andrew Lloyd Webber has joined others in launching legal action to try to force the government to disclose results of its coronavirus events research programme.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:50:00 +0100
Andrew Lloyd Webber has joined others in launching legal action to try to force the government to disclose results of its coronavirus events research programme.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:50:00 +0100
UK-built satellites that will help tackle climate change set to launch on SpaceX rocket
Three UK-built satellites designed to monitor and tackle climate change and track endangered wildlife are set to be launched on a SpaceX rocket on Friday.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:11:00 +0100
Three UK-built satellites designed to monitor and tackle climate change and track endangered wildlife are set to be launched on a SpaceX rocket on Friday.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:11:00 +0100
Former chancellor George Osborne gets new job at 'greatest museum in the world'
Former chancellor George Osborne has been appointed as the next chairman of the British Museum.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:14:00 +0100
Former chancellor George Osborne has been appointed as the next chairman of the British Museum.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:14:00 +0100