Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
How 'life changed forever' for synagogue guard injured in Manchester attack
A security guard seriously injured during the Manchester synagogue attack last year says "life changed forever that day" and has revealed how he struggles with the aftermath.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0100
A security guard seriously injured during the Manchester synagogue attack last year says "life changed forever that day" and has revealed how he struggles with the aftermath.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0100
Domestic abuse reached record levels during the World Cup
Domestic abuse incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup were at their highest recorded level compared with similar tournaments, the UK Football Policing Unit has said.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0100
Domestic abuse incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup were at their highest recorded level compared with similar tournaments, the UK Football Policing Unit has said.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0100
What Burnham means for your money - from income tax to pensions
Andy Burnham has made a third policy announcement to help bring down costs - after dropping hints there would be more to come.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0100
Andy Burnham has made a third policy announcement to help bring down costs - after dropping hints there would be more to come.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0100
Long dry spell set to end for many as forecast shows rain ahead
Parched gardens and parks are set for a spot of relief in the coming days with rain moving into some drought-threatened areas.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0100
Parched gardens and parks are set for a spot of relief in the coming days with rain moving into some drought-threatened areas.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0100
Gang caught after nearly losing entire £40m cocaine haul in sea
A drug smuggling gang was caught trying to retrieve £40m of cocaine from the sea after the entire haul was nearly lost when their GPS trackers failed.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0100
A drug smuggling gang was caught trying to retrieve £40m of cocaine from the sea after the entire haul was nearly lost when their GPS trackers failed.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0100
First parts of UK officially declare drought - as dry spell to end for some
Drought has been declared in two areas of Wales and part of England, following record dry conditions, heatwaves, wildfires and dwindling rivers.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0100
Drought has been declared in two areas of Wales and part of England, following record dry conditions, heatwaves, wildfires and dwindling rivers.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0100
Man in court charged with murder of woman at house
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Edinburgh.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0100
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Edinburgh.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0100
PC who took own life alleged to have been violent rapist who attempted murder
A Police Scotland officer who took his own life earlier this year is suspected to have been a violent rapist who carried out a spate of attacks.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:33:00 +0100
A Police Scotland officer who took his own life earlier this year is suspected to have been a violent rapist who carried out a spate of attacks.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:33:00 +0100
Teenage girl and woman in her 40s die off Essex coast after tide came in 'very quickly'
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after getting into difficulty in the water off the Essex coast, police said.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0100
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have died after getting into difficulty in the water off the Essex coast, police said.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0100
Former TV star jailed for nine years for rape and assault
Former River City star Iain Robertson has been jailed for nine years for raping a woman and assaulting two others.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0100
Former River City star Iain Robertson has been jailed for nine years for raping a woman and assaulting two others.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0100