Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'England is my dream country... it colonised us': How Britain's imperial past is driving Channel crossings
While the politicians talk, so many people come from around the world to try to get across the Channel on small boats. But why?
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:02:00 +0100
While the politicians talk, so many people come from around the world to try to get across the Channel on small boats. But why?
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:02:00 +0100
Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London, say scientists
An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Fewer jury trials could take place to prevent 'total system collapse' of UK's courts
Fewer jury trials could take place as part of proposed reforms to prevent a "total system collapse" of the UK's courts and tackle a record-high backlog of cases.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:08:00 +0100
Fewer jury trials could take place as part of proposed reforms to prevent a "total system collapse" of the UK's courts and tackle a record-high backlog of cases.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:08:00 +0100
Govt 'lacks coherent plan' to address teacher shortage
The Department for Education (DfE) has come under fire from MPs over its handling of England's worsening teacher shortage.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100
The Department for Education (DfE) has come under fire from MPs over its handling of England's worsening teacher shortage.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100
'I don't want anyone else to die': Mother's mission after son unable to access emergency medication
In the midst of the pandemic, Charlie Marriage stood on the steps of his parents' house, banging pots and pans to thank the NHS. He was halfway through a master's degree in occupational health, destined for a career in the health service.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100
In the midst of the pandemic, Charlie Marriage stood on the steps of his parents' house, banging pots and pans to thank the NHS. He was halfway through a master's degree in occupational health, destined for a career in the health service.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100
The British stereotypes Lena Dunham had to get over for her new London romcom
Horse-drawn carriages, picturesque gardens and endless cups of tea are just some of the stereotypical tropes that have shaped America's romanticised image of England before even stepping foot on the island.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Horse-drawn carriages, picturesque gardens and endless cups of tea are just some of the stereotypical tropes that have shaped America's romanticised image of England before even stepping foot on the island.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Gregg Wallace reportedly sacked from MasterChef as he issues blistering statement
Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has vowed he will "not go quietly", amid reports that he has been sacked from MasterChef.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:37:00 +0100
Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has vowed he will "not go quietly", amid reports that he has been sacked from MasterChef.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:37:00 +0100
The Salt Path author says claims best-selling book based on lies are 'highly misleading'
Raynor Winn, the author of the best-selling memoir The Salt Path, has called claims she "lied" in her 2018 book "highly misleading".
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:12:00 +0100
Raynor Winn, the author of the best-selling memoir The Salt Path, has called claims she "lied" in her 2018 book "highly misleading".
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:12:00 +0100
Bayeux Tapestry will return to Britain for first time in more than 900 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Norman conquest of England, is returning to the UK for the first time in more than 900 years.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:37:00 +0100
The Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Norman conquest of England, is returning to the UK for the first time in more than 900 years.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:37:00 +0100
UK and France have 'shared responsibility' to tackle illegal migration, Macron says
Emmanuel Macron has said the UK and France have a "shared responsibility" to tackle the "burden" of illegal migration, as he urged co-operation between London and Paris ahead of a crunch summit later this week.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:49:00 +0100
Emmanuel Macron has said the UK and France have a "shared responsibility" to tackle the "burden" of illegal migration, as he urged co-operation between London and Paris ahead of a crunch summit later this week.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:49:00 +0100