Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Hospital 'missed earlier opportunity' to raise alarm about meningitis
A hospital trust has admitted it missed an earlier opportunity to alert health officials about a potential case of meningitis in Kent.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:50:00 +0000
A hospital trust has admitted it missed an earlier opportunity to alert health officials about a potential case of meningitis in Kent.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:50:00 +0000
BBC announces former Google boss as new director-general
Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been announced as the BBC's new director-general.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0000
Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been announced as the BBC's new director-general.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0000
Two men arrested by counter terror police after arson attack on ambulances
Two men have been arrested in connection with the Golders Green arson attack on four ambulances by a volunteer-run Jewish charity.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:28:00 +0000
Two men have been arrested in connection with the Golders Green arson attack on four ambulances by a volunteer-run Jewish charity.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:28:00 +0000
Hospital patient stepped out for a vape - and stopped would-be bomber committing mass murder
Nathan Newby stepped outside a hospital for a vape and some fresh air on a winter night - but ended up talking down a suicide bomber after a simple act of kindness.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Nathan Newby stepped outside a hospital for a vape and some fresh air on a winter night - but ended up talking down a suicide bomber after a simple act of kindness.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Ex-Tory justice minister 'used chemsex parties to inform government drug policies'
Former Tory justice minister Crispin Blunt who admitted drugs charges used chemsex parties to inform government drug policies, a court has been told.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0000
Former Tory justice minister Crispin Blunt who admitted drugs charges used chemsex parties to inform government drug policies, a court has been told.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0000
Starmer confirms ban on cryptocurrency donations and limit on foreign donors in blow for Reform
Cryptocurrency donations to UK politicians will be banned by the government, alongside donations from abroad being limited, in a move that could kneecap Reform UK.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0000
Cryptocurrency donations to UK politicians will be banned by the government, alongside donations from abroad being limited, in a move that could kneecap Reform UK.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0000
Archbishop warns of 'prejudice and intolerance' ahead of historic ordination
On the day the first woman is ordained as the Archbishop of Canterbury, one of her colleagues has warned of "prejudice and intolerance" in Britain.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0000
On the day the first woman is ordained as the Archbishop of Canterbury, one of her colleagues has warned of "prejudice and intolerance" in Britain.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0000
Government looking at decoupling electricity and gas prices to bring down bills
Ed Miliband has told Labour MPs he is committed to looking at unhitching electricity prices from gas in a bid to bring down household bills.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0000
Ed Miliband has told Labour MPs he is committed to looking at unhitching electricity prices from gas in a bid to bring down household bills.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0000
Five food supplement ads banned over women's health claims
Five adverts for supplements claiming to treat symptoms of menopause and other women's hormonal issues have been banned by the advertising watchdog.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0000
Five adverts for supplements claiming to treat symptoms of menopause and other women's hormonal issues have been banned by the advertising watchdog.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0000
FA v Reform UK in 'woke nonsense' row
The Football Association (FA) says it is "proud" of plans to ensure at least a quarter of the England men's coaching staff is from Black, Asian, mixed or other ethnic backgrounds – responding to Reform UK complaints the strategy is "utter woke nonsense".
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:05:00 +0000
The Football Association (FA) says it is "proud" of plans to ensure at least a quarter of the England men's coaching staff is from Black, Asian, mixed or other ethnic backgrounds – responding to Reform UK complaints the strategy is "utter woke nonsense".
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:05:00 +0000