Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Boy died in school coach crash - as six children in hospital
The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset on Thursday was a 10-year-old boy, Avon and Somerset Police have said.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:10:00 +0100
The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset on Thursday was a 10-year-old boy, Avon and Somerset Police have said.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:10:00 +0100
'Treated like a piece of meat': Woman was strip searched for a vape by police - then handed a criminal conviction
Maria's treatment by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was so shocking the chief constable described it as "undefendable".
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:54:00 +0100
Maria's treatment by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was so shocking the chief constable described it as "undefendable".
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:54:00 +0100
Under-fire water regulator could be scrapped
An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:36:00 +0100
An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:36:00 +0100
The 18 Russian spies who mounted series of attacks on UK unmasked
Dozens of Russian spies have been sanctioned by the government - including those responsible for targeting Yulia Skripal five years before her attempted murder in Salisbury.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:26:00 +0100
Dozens of Russian spies have been sanctioned by the government - including those responsible for targeting Yulia Skripal five years before her attempted murder in Salisbury.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:26:00 +0100
Amber warning for thunderstorms for southeast England - with yellow alerts for most of country
An amber alert for thunderstorms is in place for London and most of southeast England, with forecasters warning of "torrential" rain.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:47:00 +0100
An amber alert for thunderstorms is in place for London and most of southeast England, with forecasters warning of "torrential" rain.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:47:00 +0100
Woman dubbed 'gangster granny' jailed for running UK-wide cocaine operation
A 65-year-old woman dubbed "gangster granny" by police has been jailed for running a UK-wide drug-dealing operation.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:57:00 +0100
A 65-year-old woman dubbed "gangster granny" by police has been jailed for running a UK-wide drug-dealing operation.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:57:00 +0100
Health warning issued after UK cases of life-threatening condition linked to Botox
Health officials have issued a warning over botulism, a life-threatening condition that causes paralysis, as multiple people in the UK have developed it after having Botox procedures.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:25:00 +0100
Health officials have issued a warning over botulism, a life-threatening condition that causes paralysis, as multiple people in the UK have developed it after having Botox procedures.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:25:00 +0100
Four killed in car crash after driver lost control at 94mph
Four students died after a car crash where the driver was over the alcohol limit and travelling more than 60mph above the speed limit, an inquest has heard.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:48:00 +0100
Four students died after a car crash where the driver was over the alcohol limit and travelling more than 60mph above the speed limit, an inquest has heard.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:48:00 +0100
Briton was trying to save friend when both died in Portugal, sister says
The sister of a man who drowned in Portugal has said he died while trying to save his best friend in the water.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:54:00 +0100
The sister of a man who drowned in Portugal has said he died while trying to save his best friend in the water.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:54:00 +0100
Man who attempted to murder woman while on date jailed
A man who attempted to murder a woman while on a date has been jailed for nine years.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:43:00 +0100
A man who attempted to murder a woman while on a date has been jailed for nine years.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:43:00 +0100