Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Man found guilty of rape after innocent man served 17 years for the crime
A man has been found guilty of rape after another man wrongfully served 17 years for the crime.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0100
A man has been found guilty of rape after another man wrongfully served 17 years for the crime.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0100
XL bully owner jailed after dog mauled pensioner to death
A man who was convicted over a fatal XL bully attack on an 84-year-old pensioner has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0100
A man who was convicted over a fatal XL bully attack on an 84-year-old pensioner has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0100
Met Police officer guilty of series of rapes and sexual assaults
A Metropolitan Police officer who worked on domestic abuse cases has been found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0100
A Metropolitan Police officer who worked on domestic abuse cases has been found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0100
Nursery worker jailed for three years over manslaughter of toddler
A nursery worker has been jailed over the death of a toddler who was suffocated as staff tried to make him fall asleep.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0100
A nursery worker has been jailed over the death of a toddler who was suffocated as staff tried to make him fall asleep.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0100
Starmer facing almighty clash as critics look to finish him off
"Absolutely furious", "unforgivable" and "completely unacceptable". Sir Keir Starmer is normally not one to show emotion, but he was near apoplectic on Friday as he insisted he was not told Peter Mandelson's security vetting had failed.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0100
"Absolutely furious", "unforgivable" and "completely unacceptable". Sir Keir Starmer is normally not one to show emotion, but he was near apoplectic on Friday as he insisted he was not told Peter Mandelson's security vetting had failed.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0100
Labour MP's former aide who downloaded 500 indecent images of children spared jail
A former aide to a Labour MP has been spared jail after downloading more than 500 indecent images of children.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100
A former aide to a Labour MP has been spared jail after downloading more than 500 indecent images of children.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100
Three meningitis cases discovered at two secondary schools
Meningitis vaccinations are being offered to young people in Dorset after three cases of the disease were discovered.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0100
Meningitis vaccinations are being offered to young people in Dorset after three cases of the disease were discovered.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0100
MPs to launch national ad campaign to highlight extent UK military is unprepared for war
A cross-party group of MPs is set to launch a national advertising campaign that will highlight their view that the UK's military is underfunded - amid calls for increased defence spending.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0100
A cross-party group of MPs is set to launch a national advertising campaign that will highlight their view that the UK's military is underfunded - amid calls for increased defence spending.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0100
Ban for driver after 'completely avoidable' crash sent military vehicle flying
A woman who caused a military Land Rover to flip over and crash on a dual-carriageway has been spared jail.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0100
A woman who caused a military Land Rover to flip over and crash on a dual-carriageway has been spared jail.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0100
Serial shoplifter who stole hundreds of pounds' worth of items banned from stores
A serial shoplifter has been banned from Co-op stores across Kent for stealing hundreds of pounds' worth of items.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0100
A serial shoplifter has been banned from Co-op stores across Kent for stealing hundreds of pounds' worth of items.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0100