Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Pregnancy deaths are up 20% - this is the NHS response
The NHS has announced every maternity service in England will have to upend clinical standards to reduce the number of women who die during or after pregnancy.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0100
The NHS has announced every maternity service in England will have to upend clinical standards to reduce the number of women who die during or after pregnancy.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Police release new image of what missing toddler could look like now 50 years on
It has been 50 years since toddler Sandy Davidson disappeared from his grandmother's garden in North Ayrshire.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +0100
It has been 50 years since toddler Sandy Davidson disappeared from his grandmother's garden in North Ayrshire.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +0100
Cancer cases reach record high
The number of cancer cases in the UK has reached a record high, according to a report.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100
The number of cancer cases in the UK has reached a record high, according to a report.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100
The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrate Prince Louis's birthday
The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Louis's birthday with a post to social media.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0100
The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Louis's birthday with a post to social media.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0100
Widow died in Ghana crash after losing up to £1m in romance frauds, inquest hears
A widow died in a car crash in Ghana after losing up to £1m in several romance frauds that saw her lose her life savings and home, an inquest heard.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0100
A widow died in a car crash in Ghana after losing up to £1m in several romance frauds that saw her lose her life savings and home, an inquest heard.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0100
'We may need to sell the house': Student facing £18,000 bill over funding error
Vlad Iordan knew going to university meant borrowing money he'd eventually have to pay back, but he didn't think he would face an £18,000 bill while he was still studying.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Vlad Iordan knew going to university meant borrowing money he'd eventually have to pay back, but he didn't think he would face an £18,000 bill while he was still studying.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior sacked
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has been sacked - just 107 days after he took charge.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0100
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has been sacked - just 107 days after he took charge.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0100
WH Smith issues profit warning as jet fuel crisis looms
WH Smith has issued a profit warning and suspended shareholder payouts as the travel-focused retailer grapples growing travel disruption caused by the Middle East crisis.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
WH Smith has issued a profit warning and suspended shareholder payouts as the travel-focused retailer grapples growing travel disruption caused by the Middle East crisis.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Elections 2026: Where are votes being held - and when will we find out the results?
Local elections are being held across the UK on 7 May, which will see millions of people vote for councillors, members of the devolved parliaments and local mayors.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:50:00 +0100
Local elections are being held across the UK on 7 May, which will see millions of people vote for councillors, members of the devolved parliaments and local mayors.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:50:00 +0100