Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Four people die in Merseyside house fire
Four people have died in a house fire in Bootle, Merseyside.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0100
Four people have died in a house fire in Bootle, Merseyside.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0100
British father pleads guilty over death of young son who fell from hotel window
A British father has pleaded guilty to causing the death of his child after he fell from a hotel window in Cyprus.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0100
A British father has pleaded guilty to causing the death of his child after he fell from a hotel window in Cyprus.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0100
Ex-Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood charged with sexual offences against two more women
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with sexual offences against two more women.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0100
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with sexual offences against two more women.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0100
Scientists reveal why Kent meningitis outbreak was so deadly
An investigation has revealed why the deadly meningitis B outbreak in Kent was so dangerous.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0100
An investigation has revealed why the deadly meningitis B outbreak in Kent was so dangerous.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0100
Nearly half of young people trust AI over a human
Nearly half of young people trust artificial intelligence over a human to check a fact, according to a new report.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:04:00 +0100
Nearly half of young people trust artificial intelligence over a human to check a fact, according to a new report.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:04:00 +0100
Southern Water hit with second multi-million-pound sewage fine
Southern Water has received another fine just two months after being told to pay £7m over illegal sewage dumping.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0100
Southern Water has received another fine just two months after being told to pay £7m over illegal sewage dumping.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0100
RAC shelves London float as owners opt for continuation vehicle
The RAC, Britain's oldest breakdown recovery service, is shelving plans for a multibillion pound London stock market listing in favour of a deal that will see two of its three shareholders offloading their stakes in a private transaction.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0100
The RAC, Britain's oldest breakdown recovery service, is shelving plans for a multibillion pound London stock market listing in favour of a deal that will see two of its three shareholders offloading their stakes in a private transaction.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0100
Gang smuggled £13.8m of cannabis into UK hidden in 22 suitcases
Four members of a drugs smuggling gang who were part of a plot to import cannabis worth £13.8m into the UK have been jailed.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:22:00 +0100
Four members of a drugs smuggling gang who were part of a plot to import cannabis worth £13.8m into the UK have been jailed.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:22:00 +0100
Martha's Rule to be extended to A&E departments in England
Martha's Rule will be extended to hospital A&E departments in England, making it easier for staff and families to ask for a second opinion.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:44:00 +0100
Martha's Rule will be extended to hospital A&E departments in England, making it easier for staff and families to ask for a second opinion.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:44:00 +0100
Young driver crashes kill or injure 23,000 people in just five years
More than 23,000 people have been killed or seriously injured in crashes involving a young driver in the past five years, police have said.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:28:00 +0100
More than 23,000 people have been killed or seriously injured in crashes involving a young driver in the past five years, police have said.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:28:00 +0100
