Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Family of boy, 3, who was seriously injured in crocodile enclosure at zoo releases statement
The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure has thanked staff at the zoo who rescued their son.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0100
The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure has thanked staff at the zoo who rescued their son.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0100
Two dead after light aircraft crashes during 'short flight experience'
Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in a field in Essex yesterday afternoon, police have said.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0100
Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in a field in Essex yesterday afternoon, police have said.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0100
Two officers under investigation for potential gross misconduct in Henry Nowak case
Two police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over how they dealt with Henry Nowak prior to his death.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:59:00 +0100
Two police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over how they dealt with Henry Nowak prior to his death.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:59:00 +0100
Security guard stopped man from trying to rape woman in lane
A sex predator who tried to rape a vulnerable woman in a dark city centre lane was thwarted by a security guard who came to the victim's rescue.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0100
A sex predator who tried to rape a vulnerable woman in a dark city centre lane was thwarted by a security guard who came to the victim's rescue.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0100
Ex-MSP to stand trial accused of causing crashes while drink-driving
An ex-Scottish Labour MSP will stand trial later this year over allegations he caused multiple crashes in Edinburgh while over the drink-drive limit.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0100
An ex-Scottish Labour MSP will stand trial later this year over allegations he caused multiple crashes in Edinburgh while over the drink-drive limit.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0100
Detention the 'only appropriate sentence' for boys spared custody over rape, court hears
Detention was the "only appropriate sentence" for three teenage boys spared custody over the rape of two girls, the Court of Appeal has heard.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0100
Detention was the "only appropriate sentence" for three teenage boys spared custody over the rape of two girls, the Court of Appeal has heard.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0100
Patient tested for Ebola in British hospital
A patient has tested negative for Ebola after a suspected case was discovered at a hospital in Scotland.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0100
A patient has tested negative for Ebola after a suspected case was discovered at a hospital in Scotland.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0100
Glue trap ban comes into full force in Scotland
Scotland's glue trap ban has come into full force - with animal rights campaigners welcoming the move to outlaw the "inhumane devices".
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0100
Scotland's glue trap ban has come into full force - with animal rights campaigners welcoming the move to outlaw the "inhumane devices".
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0100
Is major pension change coming - and will Burnham listen to own advisers who hate triple lock?
Andy Burnham has publicly backed the pension triple lock, saying he will abide by the promises made in Labour's 2024 manifesto.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:48:00 +0100
Andy Burnham has publicly backed the pension triple lock, saying he will abide by the promises made in Labour's 2024 manifesto.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:48:00 +0100
Serena Williams loses on Wimbledon return
Serena Williams has lost on her return to Wimbledon, four years after her move away from tennis.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0100
Serena Williams has lost on her return to Wimbledon, four years after her move away from tennis.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0100