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

Patient tested for Ebola in British hospital
A patient has tested negative for Ebola after a suspected case was discovered at a hospital in Scotland.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0100
A patient has tested negative for Ebola after a suspected case was discovered at a hospital in Scotland.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0100

Family of boy, 3, who was seriously injured in crocodile enclosure at zoo releases statement
The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure has thanked staff at the zoo who rescued their son.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0100
The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure has thanked staff at the zoo who rescued their son.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0100

Two dead after light aircraft crashes in Essex during 'short flight experience'
Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in a field near Ongar in Essex yesterday afternoon, police have said.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0100
Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in a field near Ongar in Essex yesterday afternoon, police have said.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0100

Two officers under investigation for potential gross misconduct in Henry Nowak case
Two police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over how they dealt with Henry Nowak prior to his death.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:59:00 +0100
Two police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over how they dealt with Henry Nowak prior to his death.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:59:00 +0100

Is major pension change coming - and will Burnham listen to own advisers who hate triple lock?
Andy Burnham has publicly backed the pension triple lock, saying he will abide by the promises made in Labour's 2024 manifesto.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:48:00 +0100
Andy Burnham has publicly backed the pension triple lock, saying he will abide by the promises made in Labour's 2024 manifesto.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:48:00 +0100

Glue trap ban comes into full force in Scotland
Scotland's glue trap ban has come into full force - with animal rights campaigners welcoming the move to outlaw the "inhumane devices".
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0100
Scotland's glue trap ban has come into full force - with animal rights campaigners welcoming the move to outlaw the "inhumane devices".
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0100

Serena Williams loses on Wimbledon return
Serena Williams has lost on her return to Wimbledon, four years after her move away from tennis.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0100
Serena Williams has lost on her return to Wimbledon, four years after her move away from tennis.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0100

New UK steel tariffs come into force - but industry isn't happy
UK steel tariffs that come into force today have been criticised by industry as both too lenient and too restrictive, with claims of higher costs and possible job losses as a result.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:04:00 +0100
UK steel tariffs that come into force today have been criticised by industry as both too lenient and too restrictive, with claims of higher costs and possible job losses as a result.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:04:00 +0100

Government bid to clear drugs, weapons and gangs from prisons
The government has announced it will launch a "major" new examination into the security of prisons in England and Wales.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0100
The government has announced it will launch a "major" new examination into the security of prisons in England and Wales.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0100

BBC staff face real-terms wage cut as 'bleak' pay proposal revealed
BBC staff could see a real-terms pay cut in the year ahead, a proposal shows, just weeks after the announcement that hundreds of roles are to be axed.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0100
BBC staff could see a real-terms pay cut in the year ahead, a proposal shows, just weeks after the announcement that hundreds of roles are to be axed.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0100