Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Shocking allegations of bullying, racism and undignified births in maternity care report
An interim report into maternity and neonatal services across England has uncovered shocking allegations of racism, bullying, crumbling infrastructure, and births in undignified circumstances.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:19:00 +0000
An interim report into maternity and neonatal services across England has uncovered shocking allegations of racism, bullying, crumbling infrastructure, and births in undignified circumstances.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:19:00 +0000
UK rejected Ukrainian asylum claim - and told them to try headphones to block out bombs
A Ukrainian family denied asylum in the UK was told by the Home Office that they could relocate within Ukraine and their daughter should wear noise-cancelling headphones to prevent panic attacks.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:51:00 +0000
A Ukrainian family denied asylum in the UK was told by the Home Office that they could relocate within Ukraine and their daughter should wear noise-cancelling headphones to prevent panic attacks.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:51:00 +0000
Epstein blamed 'Charles' on day Andrew lost UK trade envoy job
Jeffrey Epstein blamed "Charles" on the day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lost his UK trade envoy job.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0000
Jeffrey Epstein blamed "Charles" on the day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lost his UK trade envoy job.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0000
Met apologises to Speaker over Mandelson tip-off
The Metropolitan Police has apologised to the Commons Speaker for revealing he was the source of a tip-off relating to the arrest of Lord Mandelson.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:01:00 +0000
The Metropolitan Police has apologised to the Commons Speaker for revealing he was the source of a tip-off relating to the arrest of Lord Mandelson.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Man jailed for killing partner's baby after argument with his ex-girlfriend
A stepdad has been jailed for life for shaking his partner's baby to death after flying into a rage while arguing with a previous ex-girlfriend.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:04:00 +0000
A stepdad has been jailed for life for shaking his partner's baby to death after flying into a rage while arguing with a previous ex-girlfriend.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:04:00 +0000
Temperatures to drop after hottest day of year - but 'explosion of colour' to come
The UK could be set for an "explosion of colour" as warmer conditions bring flowers rapidly into bloom over the next two weeks - but not before temperatures drop following the hottest day of the year so far.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:37:00 +0000
The UK could be set for an "explosion of colour" as warmer conditions bring flowers rapidly into bloom over the next two weeks - but not before temperatures drop following the hottest day of the year so far.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:37:00 +0000
BBC investigating BAFTAs racial slur incident
The BBC says it is carrying out a "fast-tracked" investigation after failing to cut a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner, from its BAFTAs broadcast on Sunday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0000
The BBC says it is carrying out a "fast-tracked" investigation after failing to cut a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner, from its BAFTAs broadcast on Sunday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0000
Man with axe arrested at mosque in 'serious security incident'
A man has been arrested after allegedly entering a mosque in Manchester with an axe in his bag during Ramadan prayers.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:00 +0000
A man has been arrested after allegedly entering a mosque in Manchester with an axe in his bag during Ramadan prayers.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:00 +0000
First migrants reach UK in two weeks after crossing Channel
Migrants have crossed the English Channel and reached the UK for the first time in two weeks.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +0000
Migrants have crossed the English Channel and reached the UK for the first time in two weeks.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +0000
Stranger who stabbed girl, 9, in the heart as she played outside mum's shop jailed for life
A man who stabbed a nine-year-old girl outside her mother's embroidery shop has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
A man who stabbed a nine-year-old girl outside her mother's embroidery shop has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000