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

Axel Rudakubana's parents could have prevented Southport attack, inquiry finds
The Southport attack would have been prevented if Axel Rudakubana's parents told the authorities what they knew about the killer, a public inquiry has found.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100
The Southport attack would have been prevented if Axel Rudakubana's parents told the authorities what they knew about the killer, a public inquiry has found.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100

Boy stabbed to death - as two girls among four arrested
Four people have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy died following a stabbing in Peterborough.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0100
Four people have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy died following a stabbing in Peterborough.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0100

Fraudster sold fake Oasis tickets to pay off debts
A fraudster who sold fake Oasis concert tickets to pay off her debts has been given a community order and told to pay a £40 fine.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0100
A fraudster who sold fake Oasis concert tickets to pay off her debts has been given a community order and told to pay a £40 fine.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0100

Ex-Arsenal footballer pleads not guilty to two further charges of rape
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new charges of rape.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0100
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new charges of rape.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0100

Two more arrests after baby girl dies from suspected dog bite
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the death of a three-month-old baby girl from a suspected dog bite.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0100
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the death of a three-month-old baby girl from a suspected dog bite.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0100

NHS nurse wins settlement over trans patient row
A nurse warned for addressing a transgender patient with incorrect pronouns and then suspended over an alleged breach of patient confidentiality has won a settlement against the NHS.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0100
A nurse warned for addressing a transgender patient with incorrect pronouns and then suspended over an alleged breach of patient confidentiality has won a settlement against the NHS.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0100

High-sugar and deep-fried foods to be banned from school menus
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

Man accused of murdering student in Primrose Hill appears in court
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 21-year-old in Primrose Hill has appeared in court.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0100
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 21-year-old in Primrose Hill has appeared in court.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0100

Rory McIlroy wanted to 'prove last year wasn't a fluke' with historic second Masters win
Rory McIlroy has achieved a historic win at the US Masters golf tournament, taking the title for the second year in a row.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0100
Rory McIlroy has achieved a historic win at the US Masters golf tournament, taking the title for the second year in a row.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0100

Unauthorised Traveller sites spring up across three counties
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