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

'Don't wreck this now': Van-Tam's warning as some regions see rise in COVID cases
Rising coronavirus cases in a small number of areas in England has led the deputy chief medical officer to warn: "Don't wreck this now."
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:20:00 +0000
Rising coronavirus cases in a small number of areas in England has led the deputy chief medical officer to warn: "Don't wreck this now."
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:20:00 +0000

More than 19 million have now had first COVID jab - as UK reports another 345 deaths
The UK has reported another 345 coronavirus deaths and 8,523 new cases, while more than 19 million people have now had their first vaccine dose.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:41:00 +0000
The UK has reported another 345 coronavirus deaths and 8,523 new cases, while more than 19 million people have now had their first vaccine dose.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:41:00 +0000

Plan not to prioritise vaccines for police and teachers a 'damaging betrayal'
The decision not to prioritise COVID-19 vaccinations for groups such as police and teachers has been described as a "deep and damaging betrayal" which "will not be forgotten".
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:07:00 +0000
The decision not to prioritise COVID-19 vaccinations for groups such as police and teachers has been described as a "deep and damaging betrayal" which "will not be forgotten".
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:07:00 +0000

COVID-19 infection rates drop again across the UK, according to ONS data
Coronavirus infection rates in the community have continued to fall further across the UK, according to the latest figures.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus infection rates in the community have continued to fall further across the UK, according to the latest figures.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Hamilton asks 'what's next?' as he urges fans to keep up BLM fight
Lewis Hamilton has urged people who supported the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement for racial equality to "keep pushing" for "true change".
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:56:00 +0000
Lewis Hamilton has urged people who supported the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement for racial equality to "keep pushing" for "true change".
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:56:00 +0000

When might I get a COVID vaccine?
Getting the vaccine is for many a lifesaver.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:51:00 +0000
Getting the vaccine is for many a lifesaver.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:51:00 +0000

Sturgeon broke ministerial code, Salmond tells inquiry - but doesn't call for her to resign
Alex Salmond has said he has "no doubt" Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code, but did not call for her resignation.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:55:00 +0000
Alex Salmond has said he has "no doubt" Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code, but did not call for her resignation.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:55:00 +0000

'I did what any husband and father would do': Prince Harry on stepping back from royal life
Prince Harry has revealed he stepped back from his royal duties because the British press was "toxic" and was "destroying" his mental health.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:01:00 +0000
Prince Harry has revealed he stepped back from his royal duties because the British press was "toxic" and was "destroying" his mental health.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:01:00 +0000

UK's R number unchanged at between 0.6 and 0.9
The UK's coronavirus reproduction number - or R number - remains unchanged at between 0.6 and 0.9.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:03:00 +0000
The UK's coronavirus reproduction number - or R number - remains unchanged at between 0.6 and 0.9.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:03:00 +0000

IS bride Shamima Begum 'angry, upset and crying' after court rules she can't return to UK
IS bride Shamima Begum is "very angry, upset and crying" after being refused permission to return to the UK to fight a decision to strip her of British citizenship.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:19:00 +0000
IS bride Shamima Begum is "very angry, upset and crying" after being refused permission to return to the UK to fight a decision to strip her of British citizenship.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:19:00 +0000