Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'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
What difference will 'one in, one out' small boats deal make?
One of Sir Keir Starmer's most memorable pre-election promises was that he would "smash the gangs" of people smugglers sending people across the English Channel on small boats.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:43:00 +0100
One of Sir Keir Starmer's most memorable pre-election promises was that he would "smash the gangs" of people smugglers sending people across the English Channel on small boats.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:43:00 +0100
'It was horrific': Officers describe confronting 'coward' Southport killer after winning bravery award
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
UK's F-35 fleet can only perform its required missions 'one third of the time'
The UK's multi-billion-pound fleet of F-35 fast jets can only perform all its required missions one third of the time because of a lack of engineers, spare parts and unexpectedly high corrosion at sea, an official report has revealed.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:30:00 +0100
The UK's multi-billion-pound fleet of F-35 fast jets can only perform all its required missions one third of the time because of a lack of engineers, spare parts and unexpectedly high corrosion at sea, an official report has revealed.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:30:00 +0100
'Covert' and 'accelerating campaign' to return Elgin Marbles to Greece, say campaigners
Former prime minister Liz Truss, historian Dr David Starkey and Sir John Redwood are among 34 signatories to a letter alleging the British Museum is part of a "covert" and "accelerating campaign" to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0100
Former prime minister Liz Truss, historian Dr David Starkey and Sir John Redwood are among 34 signatories to a letter alleging the British Museum is part of a "covert" and "accelerating campaign" to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0100
Digital ID cards would help to deter migrants from heading to UK, Harriet Harman says
The government should introduce digital identity cards to deter migrants coming to the UK illegally, former Labour minister Harriet Harman has told Sky News.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:23:00 +0100
The government should introduce digital identity cards to deter migrants coming to the UK illegally, former Labour minister Harriet Harman has told Sky News.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:23:00 +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.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:07:00 +0100
The first hosepipe ban for this year has come into effect.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:07:00 +0100
PC attacked in airport brawl was 'terrified' - and says people just filmed on their phones
A police officer who had her nose broken after being punched to the floor at Manchester Airport has told a court she was "absolutely terrified".
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:17:00 +0100
A police officer who had her nose broken after being punched to the floor at Manchester Airport has told a court she was "absolutely terrified".
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:17:00 +0100
Heat deaths in England and Wales could surge 50-fold, study warns
Heat-related deaths in England and Wales could rise 50-fold by the 2070s as climate change collides with an ageing population, a study has warned.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:15:00 +0100
Heat-related deaths in England and Wales could rise 50-fold by the 2070s as climate change collides with an ageing population, a study has warned.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:15:00 +0100
Surprise shrink in UK economy as US exports 'remained relatively low'
The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in May, even after the worst of Donald Trump's tariffs were paused, official figures showed.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100
The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in May, even after the worst of Donald Trump's tariffs were paused, official figures showed.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100