Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'It cost Molly her life': Is this one of the UK's biggest hospital scandals?
"Molly's life was cut short… because of failings within an institution that was there to protect her."
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:04:00 +0000
"Molly's life was cut short… because of failings within an institution that was there to protect her."
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:04:00 +0000
Trump under fire for claiming US allies stayed off Afghan frontline
Donald Trump has been criticised for claiming NATO troops stayed "a little off the frontlines" in Afghanistan.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:31:00 +0000
Donald Trump has been criticised for claiming NATO troops stayed "a little off the frontlines" in Afghanistan.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:31:00 +0000
457 British personnel died in Afghanistan. Trump 'dodged' the Vietnam War draft five times
After the damage done by the American president in Davos - and make no mistake, it was significant, with alliances further ruptured - he has now managed to amplify it with comments that are as disrespectful as they are false.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:12:00 +0000
After the damage done by the American president in Davos - and make no mistake, it was significant, with alliances further ruptured - he has now managed to amplify it with comments that are as disrespectful as they are false.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:12:00 +0000
Police begin murder investigation after death of baby from head injury
Cambridgeshire Police have begun a murder investigation after the death of a baby boy with a head injury.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:13:00 +0000
Cambridgeshire Police have begun a murder investigation after the death of a baby boy with a head injury.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:13:00 +0000
Surprise bounceback in December sales as people bought silver and gold at record prices
Retail sales in the UK bounced back in December with a better-than-expected performance over the Christmas season, according to new figures.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:36:00 +0000
Retail sales in the UK bounced back in December with a better-than-expected performance over the Christmas season, according to new figures.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:36:00 +0000
There's a big hurdle standing in the way of Andy Burnham
Could Andy Burnham be on the brink of becoming a member of parliament?
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:56:00 +0000
Could Andy Burnham be on the brink of becoming a member of parliament?
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:56:00 +0000
How woman's 'fairytale' home upgrade turned into a nightmare
When Jane Wallbank found out she'd been awarded free upgrades to make her home warmer and cheaper to run, it sounded like "a fairytale".
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:11:00 +0000
When Jane Wallbank found out she'd been awarded free upgrades to make her home warmer and cheaper to run, it sounded like "a fairytale".
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:11:00 +0000
Man suffers fatal fall while tying flags to lampposts
A man in his 60s suffered fatal head injuries after he fell from a ladder while tying a Union flag to a lamp post, an inquest has heard.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:10:00 +0000
A man in his 60s suffered fatal head injuries after he fell from a ladder while tying a Union flag to a lamp post, an inquest has heard.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:10:00 +0000
Police forces to be slashed in sweeping reforms
The number of police constabularies in England and Wales is set to be slashed in what is understood to be the largest overhaul of policing in decades.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:02:00 +0000
The number of police constabularies in England and Wales is set to be slashed in what is understood to be the largest overhaul of policing in decades.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:02:00 +0000
Man accused of rape answered Barron Trump video call during altercation, court hears
A man accused of raping a woman answered a video call from the US president's son Barron Trump during an altercation, a court has heard.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:12:00 +0000
A man accused of raping a woman answered a video call from the US president's son Barron Trump during an altercation, a court has heard.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:12:00 +0000