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

What are the symptoms of meningitis and can it be treated?
Students are being warned about the symptoms of meningitis after the deaths of two people in Kent.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000
Students are being warned about the symptoms of meningitis after the deaths of two people in Kent.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Nursery worker who raped and abused toddlers jailed
A nursery worker who carried out multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against toddlers as young as two has been given a 30-year sentence.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0000
A nursery worker who carried out multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against toddlers as young as two has been given a 30-year sentence.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0000

'Deeper' ties to Europe and AI the best ways to boost growth, Reeves to say
Artificial intelligence (AI) and "deeper" ties with Europe are the best ways to get the economy growing, the chancellor will say on Tuesday.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0000
Artificial intelligence (AI) and "deeper" ties with Europe are the best ways to get the economy growing, the chancellor will say on Tuesday.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0000

The football world waits for Man City verdict after Chelsea fined for 'deception' of Abramovich era
How did Chelsea dominate in the Roman Abramovich era? In part with players, the Premier League has now concluded, signed involving financial deceptions.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000
How did Chelsea dominate in the Roman Abramovich era? In part with players, the Premier League has now concluded, signed involving financial deceptions.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Survivor of online child abuse shares story as 'deeply shocking' rise in crimes revealed
Nellie was 14 and in a relationship when she was asked to send nude images over Snapchat.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:19:00 +0000
Nellie was 14 and in a relationship when she was asked to send nude images over Snapchat.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:19:00 +0000

Scottish parliament to vote on assisted dying bill
MSPs will vote later today on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:35:00 +0000
MSPs will vote later today on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:35:00 +0000

Lake Windermere 'needs real-time pollution warnings' after two swimmers were taken to hospital
Real-time pollution warnings are needed at Lake Windermere after two people swimming there were taken to hospital last summer, campaigners have said.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0000
Real-time pollution warnings are needed at Lake Windermere after two people swimming there were taken to hospital last summer, campaigners have said.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0000

'Chilling' $10bn Trump lawsuit should be thrown out, BBC says
The BBC has filed a motion in a US court to dismiss a $10bn lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump over an edited documentary clip.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:32:00 +0000
The BBC has filed a motion in a US court to dismiss a $10bn lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump over an edited documentary clip.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:32:00 +0000

Kent meningitis outbreak a cruel reminder young people most at risk
Meningitis is thankfully rare, but the outbreak in Kent is a cruel reminder that the disease is still with us, and that young people are most at risk.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:14:00 +0000
Meningitis is thankfully rare, but the outbreak in Kent is a cruel reminder that the disease is still with us, and that young people are most at risk.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:14:00 +0000

Dubai airport shutdown affects thousands of UK passengers
The latest shutdown of Dubai’s airport has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of UK passengers.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:16:00 +0000
The latest shutdown of Dubai’s airport has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of UK passengers.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:16:00 +0000