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

Care whistleblower 'who saw elderly resident being punched' could face removal from Britain
A care worker who reported the alleged abuse of an elderly care home resident, which triggered a criminal investigation, is facing destitution and potential removal from Britain after speaking up.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:01:00 +0100
A care worker who reported the alleged abuse of an elderly care home resident, which triggered a criminal investigation, is facing destitution and potential removal from Britain after speaking up.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:01:00 +0100

Trump may be denied privilege of addressing parliament on state visit
Donald Trump may be denied the honour of addressing parliament on his state visit to the UK later this year, with no formal request yet submitted for him to be given that privilege.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0100
Donald Trump may be denied the honour of addressing parliament on his state visit to the UK later this year, with no formal request yet submitted for him to be given that privilege.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0100

When the heatwave is set to peak - and... when it's going to start to get cooler
The third heatwave to hit the UK this summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters have said, with highs of more than 34C possible in some areas.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:54:00 +0100
The third heatwave to hit the UK this summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters have said, with highs of more than 34C possible in some areas.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:54:00 +0100

Large fire breaks out at warehouse in London
A large fire has broken out at an industrial estate in southeast London, with around 150 firefighters tackling the blaze.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:29:00 +0100
A large fire has broken out at an industrial estate in southeast London, with around 150 firefighters tackling the blaze.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:29:00 +0100

The reasons why this Women's Euros is so appealing
When orange-clad Dutch fans marched to the Zurich stadium to play England this week, their rivals were encouraged to join the procession.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:42:00 +0100
When orange-clad Dutch fans marched to the Zurich stadium to play England this week, their rivals were encouraged to join the procession.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:42:00 +0100

Starmer aims to break cabinet away day curse
Sir Keir Starmer was hoping to break the curse of the cabinet away day as he summoned his ministers to Chequers for the launch of a summer "refresh" of his troubled government.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer was hoping to break the curse of the cabinet away day as he summoned his ministers to Chequers for the launch of a summer "refresh" of his troubled government.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100

Two men charged after elderly women die following care home car crash
Two men have been charged after a car crashed into a care home in Sunderland during a police chase.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:16:00 +0100
Two men have been charged after a car crashed into a care home in Sunderland during a police chase.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:16:00 +0100

Liverpool retires shirt in honour of Jota
Liverpool have retired the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota - the first time it has made such a gesture.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:20:00 +0100
Liverpool have retired the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota - the first time it has made such a gesture.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:20:00 +0100

'My son died from a milk allergy at school - I want to make sure it never happens again'
The mother of a five-year-old boy who died after he was accidentally exposed to the wrong milk at school is calling for a new law to keep other children with allergies safe.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:46:00 +0100
The mother of a five-year-old boy who died after he was accidentally exposed to the wrong milk at school is calling for a new law to keep other children with allergies safe.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:46:00 +0100

Met Police chief in charge during 7/7 attacks has died
Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Ian Blair has died aged 72.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:48:00 +0100
Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Ian Blair has died aged 72.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:48:00 +0100