Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Rats, gangs, drones and filth: HMP Manchester in a 'precarious state', inspectors warn
Crime gangs are continuing to "operate with impunity" in HMP Manchester, according to a damning report.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:17:00 +0100
Crime gangs are continuing to "operate with impunity" in HMP Manchester, according to a damning report.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:17:00 +0100
Farage is on the cusp of real success - but challenges remain
It's three weeks out from the May elections, and Nigel Farage's tour of Britain is in full flow.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:53:00 +0100
It's three weeks out from the May elections, and Nigel Farage's tour of Britain is in full flow.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:53:00 +0100
Southport attack blamed on killer's parents and four other 'catastrophic' failures
The Southport attack would have been prevented if Axel Rudakubana's parents told the authorities what they knew about the killer, a public inquiry has found.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100
The Southport attack would have been prevented if Axel Rudakubana's parents told the authorities what they knew about the killer, a public inquiry has found.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100
Boy stabbed to death - as two girls among four arrested
Four people have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy died following a stabbing in Peterborough.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0100
Four people have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy died following a stabbing in Peterborough.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0100
Fraudster sold fake Oasis tickets to pay off debts
A fraudster who sold fake Oasis concert tickets to pay off her debts has been given a community order and told to pay a £40 fine.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0100
A fraudster who sold fake Oasis concert tickets to pay off her debts has been given a community order and told to pay a £40 fine.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0100
Ex-Arsenal footballer pleads not guilty to two further charges of rape
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new charges of rape.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0100
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new charges of rape.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0100
More arrests after baby girl dies from suspected dog bite
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the death of a three-month-old baby girl from a suspected dog bite.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0100
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the death of a three-month-old baby girl from a suspected dog bite.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0100
NHS nurse wins settlement over trans patient row
A nurse warned for addressing a transgender patient with incorrect pronouns and then suspended over an alleged breach of patient confidentiality has won a settlement against the NHS.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0100
A nurse warned for addressing a transgender patient with incorrect pronouns and then suspended over an alleged breach of patient confidentiality has won a settlement against the NHS.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0100
High-sugar and deep-fried foods to be banned from school menus
Foods that are high in sugar or deep-fried will be off the menu in schools across England as the government sets out new plans to tackle childhood obesity.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100
Foods that are high in sugar or deep-fried will be off the menu in schools across England as the government sets out new plans to tackle childhood obesity.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100
Man accused of murdering student in Primrose Hill appears in court
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 21-year-old in Primrose Hill has appeared in court.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0100
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 21-year-old in Primrose Hill has appeared in court.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0100