Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Children subjected to 'humiliating and traumatising' strip searches
Too many children are still being subjected to "intrusive and traumatic" strip searches, the Children's Commissioner has warned.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0100
Too many children are still being subjected to "intrusive and traumatic" strip searches, the Children's Commissioner has warned.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0100
Man cleared of rape and manslaughter after wife took her own life says domestic abuse is 'very real'
A man cleared of the rape and manslaughter of his wife, who took her own life, has said "domestic abuse is a very real and serious issue, and victims must always be supported".
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A man cleared of the rape and manslaughter of his wife, who took her own life, has said "domestic abuse is a very real and serious issue, and victims must always be supported".
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
British-born man suspected of killing three people in 'act of pure evil' dies in US jail
A British-born man suspected of killing three people in the US state of Georgia has died in jail.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0100
A British-born man suspected of killing three people in the US state of Georgia has died in jail.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0100
Pet owners warned of new EU travel rules
Some pet passports become invalid today due to new EU travel rules.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0100
Some pet passports become invalid today due to new EU travel rules.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0100
The incredible fall of unlikely Premier League champions
In May 2016, Leicester City held aloft the Premier League trophy, defying 5,000/1 odds in what was one of the most extraordinary underdog stories in the history of English football.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:39:00 +0100
In May 2016, Leicester City held aloft the Premier League trophy, defying 5,000/1 odds in what was one of the most extraordinary underdog stories in the history of English football.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:39:00 +0100
UK's top cybersecurity chief warns against AI threats
The UK's top cybersecurity official has told Sky News that AI models such as Mythos are "warning shots" for the UK about the danger of powerful AI.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0100
The UK's top cybersecurity official has told Sky News that AI models such as Mythos are "warning shots" for the UK about the danger of powerful AI.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0100
Lyrid meteor shower: How to spot the celestial show - and what will the weather be like?
Stargazers across the UK could spot a burst of meteor activity over the next few nights, showcasing up to 18 fast and bright space rocks an hour at its peak.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0100
Stargazers across the UK could spot a burst of meteor activity over the next few nights, showcasing up to 18 fast and bright space rocks an hour at its peak.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0100
This is why your hay fever is getting worse
If it feels like hay fever is hitting harder every year, you're not imagining it.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
If it feels like hay fever is hitting harder every year, you're not imagining it.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
The tactic monkeys have adopted to settle stomachs after eating junk food
Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0100
Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0100
Facial recognition being rolled out across UK
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0100
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0100