Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK heatwave-linked deaths over two months nearly double total for previous year
Deaths in Britain linked to heat over May and June this year were almost double the entire figure for 2025, new data has revealed.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0100
Deaths in Britain linked to heat over May and June this year were almost double the entire figure for 2025, new data has revealed.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0100
The extraordinary fake grooming scandal - and evidence pointing to some truth beneath the deceit
The case of Ellie Williams and the fake grooming scandal is one of the most extraordinary stories I have ever worked on.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The case of Ellie Williams and the fake grooming scandal is one of the most extraordinary stories I have ever worked on.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Major incident declared after large wildfire breaks out - as UK warned of 'new normal'
A major incident has been declared on the Suffolk coast after a large wildfire broke out, with dozens of firefighters deployed.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0100
A major incident has been declared on the Suffolk coast after a large wildfire broke out, with dozens of firefighters deployed.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0100
Joe Root returns as England men's Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes
Joe Root is to return as England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Joe Root is to return as England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Three migrants found dead on boat in English Channel
Three migrants have died near Dunkirk while trying to cross the English Channel in a boat.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Three migrants have died near Dunkirk while trying to cross the English Channel in a boat.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Eddie Howe in shock exit at Newcastle United
Newcastle United's Eddie Howe has left his job as head coach, Sky Sports understands.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Newcastle United's Eddie Howe has left his job as head coach, Sky Sports understands.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Paul McCartney shortlisted for major music prize for first time
He's won Grammys, Brits and even has an Oscar - now Sir Paul McCartney has a Mercury Prize nomination to add to his list of accolades.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0100
He's won Grammys, Brits and even has an Oscar - now Sir Paul McCartney has a Mercury Prize nomination to add to his list of accolades.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0100
Shell faces backlash as profits rise 70% on back of war
Shell has revealed a 70% lift in half-year profits to $16.75bn (£12.6bn), prompting a long-standing critic to claim they were "running out of words to describe the obscenity" of the numbers.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:56:00 +0100
Shell has revealed a 70% lift in half-year profits to $16.75bn (£12.6bn), prompting a long-standing critic to claim they were "running out of words to describe the obscenity" of the numbers.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:56:00 +0100
Police chiefs back plans to cut number of forces
Police chiefs have backed government proposals to cut the number of forces in England and Wales.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0100
Police chiefs have backed government proposals to cut the number of forces in England and Wales.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0100
Poundland owner joins suitors for department store chain Harvey Nichols
The owner of Poundland has tabled an offer for Harvey Nichols as the owner of the Knightsbridge-based department store chain nears a decision about its future.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0100
The owner of Poundland has tabled an offer for Harvey Nichols as the owner of the Knightsbridge-based department store chain nears a decision about its future.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0100