Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The new squad aiming to ensure Burnham keeps to key pledge
Labour MPs are demanding Andy Burnham sets a target of creating one million jobs in production over the next decade as part of a reindustrialisation strategy.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0100
Labour MPs are demanding Andy Burnham sets a target of creating one million jobs in production over the next decade as part of a reindustrialisation strategy.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0100
Teens to face social media curfew and no infinite scrolling - but can switch it off
Sixteen and 17-year-olds will face an overnight social media curfew and the disabling of addictive features under government plans - but critics say it won't achieve anything as the settings can be turned off.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0100
Sixteen and 17-year-olds will face an overnight social media curfew and the disabling of addictive features under government plans - but critics say it won't achieve anything as the settings can be turned off.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0100
'Unprecedented' climate change facing UK - with extreme temperatures here to stay
The UK is experiencing a period of "historic and unprecedented change" to its climate, and extreme conditions that have caused recent heatwaves are here to stay, says a new report.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:03:00 +0100
The UK is experiencing a period of "historic and unprecedented change" to its climate, and extreme conditions that have caused recent heatwaves are here to stay, says a new report.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:03:00 +0100
Blood test for Alzheimer's rolled out as part of 'landmark' study
A blood test which could detect early signs of Alzheimer's is being rolled out to patients via their GP as part of a "landmark" study.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:23:00 +0100
A blood test which could detect early signs of Alzheimer's is being rolled out to patients via their GP as part of a "landmark" study.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:23:00 +0100
'Firewave' hits UK - here are the areas most at risk
At least 19 wildfires are burning across the UK as a third heatwave in as many months continues - causing a phenomonon experts have previously called a "firewave".
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:23:00 +0100
At least 19 wildfires are burning across the UK as a third heatwave in as many months continues - causing a phenomonon experts have previously called a "firewave".
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:23:00 +0100
Man found dead in suitcase named
Police have named a man whose body was found in a suitcase as 34-year-old Dale Mundell.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0100
Police have named a man whose body was found in a suitcase as 34-year-old Dale Mundell.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0100
Heatwave showing no sign of ending as 1976 record broken
The UK has now had 25 days this year when temperatures have exceeded 30C as the country experiences its third heatwave of the summer, the Met Office has said.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0100
The UK has now had 25 days this year when temperatures have exceeded 30C as the country experiences its third heatwave of the summer, the Met Office has said.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0100
UK will run the biggest home defence exercise in decades next year
The UK will hold its largest home defence exercise in decades next year to better prepare the country for the possibility of war.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
The UK will hold its largest home defence exercise in decades next year to better prepare the country for the possibility of war.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Former Liverpool player pulled braid from ex-girlfriend's head, court told
Former Liverpool player Jordon Ibe pulled a braid from his ex-girlfriend's head during an argument, a court was told.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0100
Former Liverpool player Jordon Ibe pulled a braid from his ex-girlfriend's head during an argument, a court was told.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0100
