
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Murder investigation launched after mother and two children found dead at home
A murder investigation has been launched after a mother and her two children were found dead at a home.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0100
A murder investigation has been launched after a mother and her two children were found dead at a home.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0100

CCTV captures moment woman last seen with accused double killer
A jury has been shown CCTV footage of the last moment a woman was seen alive before she went behind a car park wall with an alleged double murderer.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0100
A jury has been shown CCTV footage of the last moment a woman was seen alive before she went behind a car park wall with an alleged double murderer.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0100

'Significant' heat health alerts issued
The UK has entered its third heatwave so far this year, with temperatures predicted to climb as high as 35C in some parts of the country later this week.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0100
The UK has entered its third heatwave so far this year, with temperatures predicted to climb as high as 35C in some parts of the country later this week.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0100

Man admits trying to murder estranged wife in knife attack in front of daughter
A man has admitted trying to murder his estranged wife in a knife attack as she made her way to a doctor's appointment with their daughter in a buggy.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0100
A man has admitted trying to murder his estranged wife in a knife attack as she made her way to a doctor's appointment with their daughter in a buggy.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0100

Thousands more women admitted to mother and baby institutions than estimated, report finds
Around 2,000 more women were admitted to mother and baby homes and Magdalene Laundries in Northern Ireland than previously estimated, a report has found.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0100
Around 2,000 more women were admitted to mother and baby homes and Magdalene Laundries in Northern Ireland than previously estimated, a report has found.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0100

Fears killers and rapists could be among thousands of criminals released early
The prisons watchdog has said it will keep a close eye on criminals released early from jail under a government scheme, amid concerns that rapists could be among them.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0100
The prisons watchdog has said it will keep a close eye on criminals released early from jail under a government scheme, amid concerns that rapists could be among them.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0100

Financial stability at risk from artificial intelligence, says Bank of England
The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0100
The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0100

Four councillors quit after voting for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence
Four councillors who voted to allow a rapist taxi driver to keep his operator's licence have resigned from a Scottish council's committee.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0100
Four councillors who voted to allow a rapist taxi driver to keep his operator's licence have resigned from a Scottish council's committee.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0100

British wildcard reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals
British wildcard Arthur Fery has staged a second consecutive fightback to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0100
British wildcard Arthur Fery has staged a second consecutive fightback to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0100

New endometriosis tests set to dramatically speed up diagnosis
Women with suspected endometriosis will be able to get a much quicker diagnosis with new tests at their GP surgery - rather than take the "best part of a decade" for the condition to be detected.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0100
Women with suspected endometriosis will be able to get a much quicker diagnosis with new tests at their GP surgery - rather than take the "best part of a decade" for the condition to be detected.
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0100