Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Double killer jailed for '£5 row' knife murder after near-identical crime in Romania
A Romanian man has been jailed for murder in the UK - just three years after being freed over a similar killing in his homeland.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0100
A Romanian man has been jailed for murder in the UK - just three years after being freed over a similar killing in his homeland.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0100
Hundreds of ex-rugby players win bid to carry on lawsuits over brain injuries
More than 500 ex-rugby players will be allowed to pursue legal action against the sport's governing bodies over brain injuries allegedly sustained during their careers, a court has ruled.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0100
More than 500 ex-rugby players will be allowed to pursue legal action against the sport's governing bodies over brain injuries allegedly sustained during their careers, a court has ruled.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0100
Banned driver who stole supercar and killed great-grandfather in crash jailed
A man who caused the death of a great-grandfather by hitting him in a garden with a stolen supercar has been jailed.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:53:00 +0100
A man who caused the death of a great-grandfather by hitting him in a garden with a stolen supercar has been jailed.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:53:00 +0100
Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack
A man has denied in court that he failed to disclose information connected to the Manchester synagogue attack.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0100
A man has denied in court that he failed to disclose information connected to the Manchester synagogue attack.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0100
British cyclist to compete just days after brother's crash death
Cyclist Josh Tarling will ride in a Spainish event just eight days after his younger brother Finlay died when he was hit by a car during the Volta a Portugal.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0100
Cyclist Josh Tarling will ride in a Spainish event just eight days after his younger brother Finlay died when he was hit by a car during the Volta a Portugal.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0100
World's oldest person turns 117 today - and still can't get over the time she met the King
When it comes to the world's oldest person, you might be forgiven for thinking their best days are far behind them.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0100
When it comes to the world's oldest person, you might be forgiven for thinking their best days are far behind them.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0100
Why consolidating your pension is sometimes a big mistake
If you're employed, aged 22 or older, and earning more than £10,000, it's likely you're paying into a pension scheme.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0100
If you're employed, aged 22 or older, and earning more than £10,000, it's likely you're paying into a pension scheme.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0100
British YouTuber to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:54:00 +0100
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:54:00 +0100
NHS patient data groups Arcturis and Akrivia agree £140m merger
Two major providers of NHS patient data to the pharmaceuticals industry are to merge in a £140m deal to give them greater scale in their battle with the American giant Palantir Technologies.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0100
Two major providers of NHS patient data to the pharmaceuticals industry are to merge in a £140m deal to give them greater scale in their battle with the American giant Palantir Technologies.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0100
Premier League returns tonight: Get to know the new rules and four other big talking points
The new Premier League season kicks off later today, raising the curtain on another nine months of heated rivalry, thrilling drama and inevitable controversy.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:09:00 +0100
The new Premier League season kicks off later today, raising the curtain on another nine months of heated rivalry, thrilling drama and inevitable controversy.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:09:00 +0100