Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Unauthorised Traveller sites trigger legal challenges by councils
The unauthorised arrival of Travellers at multiple sites across southern England over the Easter period has triggered legal challenges - but with locals up in arms, resolving the disputes is a complex process.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0100
The unauthorised arrival of Travellers at multiple sites across southern England over the Easter period has triggered legal challenges - but with locals up in arms, resolving the disputes is a complex process.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0100
High-sugar and deep-fried foods off the menu in schools in government bid to tackle childhood obesity
Foods that are high in sugar or deep-fried will be off the menu in schools across England as the government sets out new plans to tackle childhood obesity.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100
Foods that are high in sugar or deep-fried will be off the menu in schools across England as the government sets out new plans to tackle childhood obesity.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100
Woman, 19, who died after dog attack in Essex named by police
A teenager who died after being attacked by a dog in Essex has been named by police as Jamie-Lea Biscoe.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0100
A teenager who died after being attacked by a dog in Essex has been named by police as Jamie-Lea Biscoe.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0100
Woman raped outside church after leaving nightclub
Police are investigating a rape in Epsom in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Police are investigating a rape in Epsom in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Paddington Bear crowned the big winner at Oliviers - alongside Hollywood stars
Paddington Bear has triumphed at this year's Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0100
Paddington Bear has triumphed at this year's Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0100
Eamonn Holmes 'doing okay' after stroke, says son
Eamonn Holmes is "doing okay given the circumstances" after suffering a stroke, his eldest son Declan has said.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0100
Eamonn Holmes is "doing okay given the circumstances" after suffering a stroke, his eldest son Declan has said.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0100
Man charged with murder of student who was stabbed to death on Primrose Hill
A man has been charged with murder after a student was stabbed to death in Primrose Hill.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100
A man has been charged with murder after a student was stabbed to death in Primrose Hill.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100
British singer among more than 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest
Massive Attack musician Robert Del Naja was among more than 500 people arrested at a mass Palestine Action demonstration in central London.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0100
Massive Attack musician Robert Del Naja was among more than 500 people arrested at a mass Palestine Action demonstration in central London.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0100
Man, 78, arrested after vandalism of James Bulger's grave
A man has been arrested following vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, police said.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0100
A man has been arrested following vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, police said.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0100
'Warning lights for a coming war are flashing red – and Britain is not prepared'
Almost all warnings and indicators that a wider war is coming are flashing red and it is "breathtaking" that the UK government is failing to better prepare, a top academic has warned.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Almost all warnings and indicators that a wider war is coming are flashing red and it is "breathtaking" that the UK government is failing to better prepare, a top academic has warned.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100