Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Warning over record number of people in 'very deep poverty'
The number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity has warned.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:34:00 +0000
The number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity has warned.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:34:00 +0000
'I know he took his own life - I don't understand why'
Ellen Roome began campaigning for a change in the law after her 14-year-old son died.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:42:00 +0000
Ellen Roome began campaigning for a change in the law after her 14-year-old son died.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:42:00 +0000
Farage says the right is uniting. The reality is very different
Nigel Farage began his second news conference of the day alongside Suella Braverman by declaring: "The centre right is finally uniting." Really?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:55:00 +0000
Nigel Farage began his second news conference of the day alongside Suella Braverman by declaring: "The centre right is finally uniting." Really?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:55:00 +0000
Reform and Greens eye major by-election scalp amid Burnham row
Reform UK and the Green Party are eyeing victory in 2026's first parliamentary by-election, as Sir Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over the decision to block Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing for Labour.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:05:00 +0000
Reform UK and the Green Party are eyeing victory in 2026's first parliamentary by-election, as Sir Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over the decision to block Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing for Labour.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:05:00 +0000
'Trailblazing' cancer scheme hailed as a 'glimpse of the future'
AI and robotics are to be used to help detect lung cancer in a "trailblazing" scheme that experts are calling "a glimpse of the future of cancer detection".
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:14:00 +0000
AI and robotics are to be used to help detect lung cancer in a "trailblazing" scheme that experts are calling "a glimpse of the future of cancer detection".
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:14:00 +0000
Multiple recalls of contaminated baby formula traced to shared supplier
Two separate recalls of contaminated baby formula this month by Nestle and Danone originated from a shared ingredient supplier, the food safety watchdog has confirmed.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:06:00 +0000
Two separate recalls of contaminated baby formula this month by Nestle and Danone originated from a shared ingredient supplier, the food safety watchdog has confirmed.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:06:00 +0000
Will renewable licences put off budding police officers?
Like doctors and lawyers, all police officers will have to have a licence to practise under new Home Office reforms.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:39:00 +0000
Like doctors and lawyers, all police officers will have to have a licence to practise under new Home Office reforms.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:39:00 +0000
Nottingham attack survivor demands 'someone take the blame' for killing spree
"It's like starting life again," says Wayne Birkett, who suffered life-changing injuries in a killing spree which left three people stabbed to death.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:40:00 +0000
"It's like starting life again," says Wayne Birkett, who suffered life-changing injuries in a killing spree which left three people stabbed to death.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:40:00 +0000
Claire's collapse into administration renews high street fears
The British operations of Claire's, the accessories retailer, have collapsed into administration just four months after their last brush with insolvency, putting more than 1,000 high street jobs at risk.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:12:00 +0000
The British operations of Claire's, the accessories retailer, have collapsed into administration just four months after their last brush with insolvency, putting more than 1,000 high street jobs at risk.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:12:00 +0000
More than 500 report sexual abuse during military medical examinations
Dectectives are encouraging anyone with information about sexual abuse during military medical examinations to come forward after receiving more than 500 reports.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:24:00 +0000
Dectectives are encouraging anyone with information about sexual abuse during military medical examinations to come forward after receiving more than 500 reports.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:24:00 +0000