Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Hosepipe ban for millions more people amid latest heatwave
Millions more people are to be banned from using hosepipes, as officials warn the latest heatwave could increase the likelihood of drought conditions in parts of England.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:10:00 +0100
Millions more people are to be banned from using hosepipes, as officials warn the latest heatwave could increase the likelihood of drought conditions in parts of England.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:10:00 +0100
'Profound change' or 'nonsense'? - Burnham's blueprint to keep Labour MPs onside
Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said she believes Andy Burnham will bring about "profound change" to the Labour Party.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0100
Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said she believes Andy Burnham will bring about "profound change" to the Labour Party.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0100
Woman forced to bury husband in Cape Verde after he fell ill and died while on holiday
A British woman said she was forced to bury her husband in an unmarked grave after he fell ill and died in Cape Verde.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A British woman said she was forced to bury her husband in an unmarked grave after he fell ill and died in Cape Verde.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Knife murders drop by a quarter as county lines crackdown has 'best year on record'
New Home Office figures reveal the number of knife murders across the UK has dropped by 27% in two years.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
New Home Office figures reveal the number of knife murders across the UK has dropped by 27% in two years.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
UK bird species could be first lost to climate change, conservationists warn
One of the UK's bird species could be lost to climate change, conservationists have warned, as their population has declined by almost 90%.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
One of the UK's bird species could be lost to climate change, conservationists have warned, as their population has declined by almost 90%.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Pass assisted dying bill or it will come back again and again, warns MP
The MP who is bringing back the assisted dying bill has told Sky News it could come back again and again if peers refuse to pass it for a second time.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
The MP who is bringing back the assisted dying bill has told Sky News it could come back again and again if peers refuse to pass it for a second time.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
BBC Radio 2 presenter diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0100
Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0100
More amber heat health alerts issued - as NHS faces 'summer onslaught'
An amber heat health alert has been issued for two more parts of England as the NHS said staff are facing a "summer onslaught" after A&Es experienced the busiest month on record in June.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:51:00 +0100
An amber heat health alert has been issued for two more parts of England as the NHS said staff are facing a "summer onslaught" after A&Es experienced the busiest month on record in June.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:51:00 +0100
Henry Nowak's killer, his brother and father plead not guilty to weapons charges
Vickrum Digwa and members of his family have pleaded not guilty to multiple weapons charges including possessing 37 swords, flick-knives, an axe and eight knuckledusters.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0100
Vickrum Digwa and members of his family have pleaded not guilty to multiple weapons charges including possessing 37 swords, flick-knives, an axe and eight knuckledusters.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0100
Man arrested after mosque replica put on Northern Ireland bonfire investigated as 'hate crime'
A replica mosque being put on top of a loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland is being investigated by police as a potential hate crime.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0100
A replica mosque being put on top of a loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland is being investigated by police as a potential hate crime.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0100
