Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Man given Musk's brain chip in UK trial says it 'feels magical'
One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:31:00 +0000
One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:31:00 +0000
Santander UK to shut 44 branches - is yours affected?
Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
Driverless cars are coming to London 'this year'
Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:23:00 +0000
Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:23:00 +0000
Man arrested after 95-year-old woman tied up during attempted robbery
An 80-year-old man has been arrested after a 95-year-old woman was tied up and threatened during an attempted robbery, police said.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:40:00 +0000
An 80-year-old man has been arrested after a 95-year-old woman was tied up and threatened during an attempted robbery, police said.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:40:00 +0000
Man arrested after more than 600 items stolen from museum collection
A man has been arrested after more than 600 artefacts were stolen from a museum collection.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:23:00 +0000
A man has been arrested after more than 600 artefacts were stolen from a museum collection.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:23:00 +0000
Norovirus hospitalisations surge as winter illnesses 'cause disruption'
The number of people in hospital with norovirus has hit a new high in England this winter, as the NHS continues to face "sustained pressure", health leaders have said.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:10:00 +0000
The number of people in hospital with norovirus has hit a new high in England this winter, as the NHS continues to face "sustained pressure", health leaders have said.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:10:00 +0000
Waspi women compensation bid rejected again
The government has restated its rejection of the campaign from women who claimed they were owed billions after their state pensions age was changed.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:08:00 +0000
The government has restated its rejection of the campaign from women who claimed they were owed billions after their state pensions age was changed.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:08:00 +0000
US plans to check tourists' social media 'putting people off travel'
A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:08:00 +0000
A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:08:00 +0000
Another arrest over fires at properties and car linked to PM
A fifth man has been arrested in relation to arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer last year.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:24:00 +0000
A fifth man has been arrested in relation to arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer last year.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:24:00 +0000
Two US chains beat KFC in taste test - but where does your favourite chicken shop rank?
Fried chicken lovers have more choice then ever after a host of big international players arrived on UK high streets over the last few years.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:08:00 +0000
Fried chicken lovers have more choice then ever after a host of big international players arrived on UK high streets over the last few years.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:08:00 +0000