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

Man 'on first date' admits dangerous driving after crash involving five police cars on A1
A 20-year-old man has admitted dangerous driving after seven officers were injured in a crash involving five police vehicles and a car.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:22:00 +0100
A 20-year-old man has admitted dangerous driving after seven officers were injured in a crash involving five police vehicles and a car.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:22:00 +0100

'You can't move on': Why families are facing agonising waits to bury their loved ones
Changes to how death certificates are issued in England and Wales have made the grieving process more "stressful", according to bereaved families.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:11:00 +0100
Changes to how death certificates are issued in England and Wales have made the grieving process more "stressful", according to bereaved families.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:11:00 +0100

Boys won't talk to teacher 'because she's a woman' - as 'Andrew Tate phenomena' sweeps Britain's schools
Social media influencers are fuelling a rise in misogyny and sexism in the UK's classrooms, according to teachers.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:24:00 +0100
Social media influencers are fuelling a rise in misogyny and sexism in the UK's classrooms, according to teachers.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:24:00 +0100

British couple killed in Naples cable car crash named
Two Britons killed in a cable car crash near Naples have been named by Italian media.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:44:00 +0100
Two Britons killed in a cable car crash near Naples have been named by Italian media.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:44:00 +0100

Labour's plan for failed asylum seekers shows they're willing to adopt previously unpalatable policies
The Conservatives leapt on Labour's idea for third country migrant "returns hubs" as evidence that cancelling their controversial Rwanda plan was a mistake.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:48:00 +0100
The Conservatives leapt on Labour's idea for third country migrant "returns hubs" as evidence that cancelling their controversial Rwanda plan was a mistake.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:48:00 +0100

How Japan could shape the future of the NHS
The health secretary is taking inspiration from Japan in his bid to change how Britons are treated by the NHS.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:38:00 +0100
The health secretary is taking inspiration from Japan in his bid to change how Britons are treated by the NHS.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:38:00 +0100

Pub hours extended for VE Day celebrations
Pubs will be allowed to stay open for an extra two hours on VE Day next month to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Pubs will be allowed to stay open for an extra two hours on VE Day next month to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100

PM and Trump step up trade talks - as chancellor warns it's 'foolish' not to engage with China
It would be "foolish" to stop engaging with China, the chancellor has said, as Sir Keir Starmer held his first call with Donald Trump since he put 10% tariffs on goods imported from the UK.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:42:00 +0100
It would be "foolish" to stop engaging with China, the chancellor has said, as Sir Keir Starmer held his first call with Donald Trump since he put 10% tariffs on goods imported from the UK.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:42:00 +0100

Sausage brandisher, rollercoaster rider… vote winner?
Lib Dems don't tend to listen to right-wing podcasts.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:19:00 +0100
Lib Dems don't tend to listen to right-wing podcasts.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:19:00 +0100

Boost for potential plans to deport failed asylum seekers
"Return hubs" that would see Britain send failed asylum seekers to another country have been endorsed by the UN's refugee agency.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:47:00 +0100
"Return hubs" that would see Britain send failed asylum seekers to another country have been endorsed by the UN's refugee agency.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:47:00 +0100