
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Two more teen fatalities as number of open water deaths during heatwave reaches 11
Eleven people are now known to have died in open water during the record-breaking UK heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Eleven people are now known to have died in open water during the record-breaking UK heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:00 +0100

Police apologise for arresting dying teen after killer's 'wicked' racism lie
Police have apologised for arresting a university student as he bled to death after being stabbed in the street with a ceremonial knife.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53:00 +0100
Police have apologised for arresting a university student as he bled to death after being stabbed in the street with a ceremonial knife.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53:00 +0100

60 village homes evacuated after ground movement detected
Sixty homes have been evacuated in a Scottish village following reports of ground movement.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Sixty homes have been evacuated in a Scottish village following reports of ground movement.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:50:00 +0100

Man wanted for boiling water attack gave police false name of 'Johnny Johnson'
A man wanted by police for grievous bodily harm tried to evade police by claiming his name was "Johnny Johnson".
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:28:00 +0100
A man wanted by police for grievous bodily harm tried to evade police by claiming his name was "Johnny Johnson".
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:28:00 +0100

Cameron urges government to reject 'disappointing' prostate cancer screening guidance
The government has been urged to reject advice not to roll out a national prostate cancer screening programme, with former prime minister Lord David Cameron describing the recommendation as a "real step back".
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:39:00 +0100
The government has been urged to reject advice not to roll out a national prostate cancer screening programme, with former prime minister Lord David Cameron describing the recommendation as a "real step back".
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:39:00 +0100

Thousands without tap water as reservoirs at 'critical level'
Thousands of people in Kent are still without tap water due to high demand caused by the heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:28:00 +0100
Thousands of people in Kent are still without tap water due to high demand caused by the heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:28:00 +0100

Asylum seeker accused of sex attacks told police he walked woman home as 'act of kindness'
An asylum seeker accused of sexually assaulting two women told police he walked one of his alleged victims home as "an act of kindness".
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:26:00 +0100
An asylum seeker accused of sexually assaulting two women told police he walked one of his alleged victims home as "an act of kindness".
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:26:00 +0100

Former supply teacher admits taking more than 100 upskirt photos of pupils
A former supply teacher has admitted taking more than 100 upskirt photos of pupils.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:58:00 +0100
A former supply teacher has admitted taking more than 100 upskirt photos of pupils.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:58:00 +0100

Why Harry and Meghan's £2.4m revamp of Frogmore Cottage could be reversed
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage could be reversed under plans being considered for the property.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:19:00 +0100
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage could be reversed under plans being considered for the property.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:19:00 +0100

Crystal Palace make history after winning first European trophy
Crystal Palace have won won the UEFA Conference League to claim a first European trophy in the club's history.
Wed, 27 May 2026 21:09:00 +0100
Crystal Palace have won won the UEFA Conference League to claim a first European trophy in the club's history.
Wed, 27 May 2026 21:09:00 +0100