Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Sturgeon says she's endured 'worst week of my life' after estranged husband's guilty plea
Nicola Sturgeon has spoken in public for the first time since her estranged husband's conviction for embezzlement, saying: "This has been probably the worst week of my life."
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:53:00 +0100
Nicola Sturgeon has spoken in public for the first time since her estranged husband's conviction for embezzlement, saying: "This has been probably the worst week of my life."
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:53:00 +0100
Two more teen fatalities as number of open water deaths during heatwave reaches 11
Eleven people are now known to have died in open water during the record-breaking UK heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Eleven people are now known to have died in open water during the record-breaking UK heatwave.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wrote letter to alleged sex abuse victim expressing 'regret', court hears
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wrote a letter to a woman who has accused him of sexually abusing her as a child expressing his "regret" for "all the hurt, pain and distress I have caused", his trial has heard.
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:31:00 +0100
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wrote a letter to a woman who has accused him of sexually abusing her as a child expressing his "regret" for "all the hurt, pain and distress I have caused", his trial has heard.
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:31:00 +0100
Blood test could detect Alzheimer's signs 'decades before symptoms appear'
A blood test could detect Alzheimer's decades before symptoms appear, a study suggests.
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:46:00 +0100
A blood test could detect Alzheimer's decades before symptoms appear, a study suggests.
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:46:00 +0100
Police apologise for arresting dying teen after killer's 'wicked' racism lie
Police have apologised for arresting a university student as he bled to death after being stabbed in the street with a ceremonial knife.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53:00 +0100
Police have apologised for arresting a university student as he bled to death after being stabbed in the street with a ceremonial knife.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53:00 +0100
British Olympic sprinter in court over alleged cryptocurrency scam
British sprinter and Olympian has been charged with belonging to an organised crime group running a cryptocurrency scam.
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:36:00 +0100
British sprinter and Olympian has been charged with belonging to an organised crime group running a cryptocurrency scam.
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:36:00 +0100
British Museum accused of sending 'terrible message' by postponing Jewish event
The British Museum has been criticised for postponing a talk on Jewish culture because of fears of potential protests.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:56:00 +0100
The British Museum has been criticised for postponing a talk on Jewish culture because of fears of potential protests.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:56:00 +0100
'Johnny Johnson' tried to evade police with false name
A man wanted by police for grievous bodily harm tried to evade police by claiming his name was "Johnny Johnson".
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:28:00 +0100
A man wanted by police for grievous bodily harm tried to evade police by claiming his name was "Johnny Johnson".
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:28:00 +0100
Cameron urges government to reject 'disappointing' prostate cancer screening guidance
The government has been urged to reject advice not to roll out a national prostate cancer screening programme, with former prime minister Lord David Cameron describing the recommendation as a "real step back".
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:39:00 +0100
The government has been urged to reject advice not to roll out a national prostate cancer screening programme, with former prime minister Lord David Cameron describing the recommendation as a "real step back".
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:39:00 +0100
60 village homes evacuated after ground movement detected
Sixty homes have been evacuated in a Scottish village following reports of ground movement.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Sixty homes have been evacuated in a Scottish village following reports of ground movement.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:50:00 +0100