Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Therapist who sexually assaulted patient 'as part of treatment' jailed for 11 years
A therapist who claimed that the sexual assaults he inflicted on a patient were part of her treatment has been jailed for 11 years.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0000
A therapist who claimed that the sexual assaults he inflicted on a patient were part of her treatment has been jailed for 11 years.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0000
Police 'invaded privacy' by spying on Jean Charles de Menezes justice campaign
The cousin of Jean Charles de Menezes, who was shot dead by police who mistook him for a terror suspect, has said undercover officers "invaded my privacy" when they spied on her campaign for justice.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:09:00 +0000
The cousin of Jean Charles de Menezes, who was shot dead by police who mistook him for a terror suspect, has said undercover officers "invaded my privacy" when they spied on her campaign for justice.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:09:00 +0000
Worst cancer diagnosis performance in two years for England
The government recently published a National Cancer Plan for England, including a pledge that the NHS will meet its cancer waiting time targets by 2029. The latest figures show a move in the wrong direction.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0000
The government recently published a National Cancer Plan for England, including a pledge that the NHS will meet its cancer waiting time targets by 2029. The latest figures show a move in the wrong direction.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0000
Attacks on NHS staff reach three-year high in 'deeply worrying' survey
The proportion of NHS staff who have been attacked at work is at a three-year high, a survey has revealed.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:25:00 +0000
The proportion of NHS staff who have been attacked at work is at a three-year high, a survey has revealed.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:25:00 +0000
Prince and Princess of Wales brew up a storm during Borough Market visit
The Prince and Princess of Wales surprised shoppers with an appearance at London's Borough Market.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0000
The Prince and Princess of Wales surprised shoppers with an appearance at London's Borough Market.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0000
Ian Huntley's alleged killer appears in court
A man charged with murdering child killer Ian Huntley in prison has appeared in court.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0000
A man charged with murdering child killer Ian Huntley in prison has appeared in court.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0000
Mother who held woman captive as a slave for 25 years jailed
A mother who held a woman captive as a slave inside her "squalid" home for 25 years has been sentenced to 13 years.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:35:00 +0000
A mother who held a woman captive as a slave inside her "squalid" home for 25 years has been sentenced to 13 years.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:35:00 +0000
Teenage girl shot in legs in 'targeted attack'
A 17-year-old girl has been shot in the legs in a "targeted attack" in Liverpool, police said.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:16:00 +0000
A 17-year-old girl has been shot in the legs in a "targeted attack" in Liverpool, police said.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:16:00 +0000
Soham killer Ian Huntley to get 'minimalist cremation'
The prison service will pay for a 'minimalist' cremation to dispose of Ian Huntley's body, as part of an arrangement with his mother as next of kin.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0000
The prison service will pay for a 'minimalist' cremation to dispose of Ian Huntley's body, as part of an arrangement with his mother as next of kin.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0000
Tech giants handed deadline by UK regulator
Tech companies have been warned to protect young people online after MPs voted down a blanket social media ban for under-16s.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0000
Tech companies have been warned to protect young people online after MPs voted down a blanket social media ban for under-16s.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0000