Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Travelodge boss quits amid guest sex assault row
The boss of Travelodge has quit amid a backlash over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0100
The boss of Travelodge has quit amid a backlash over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0100
UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0100
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0100
'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises', asylum seekers warned in new guidance about living in UK
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0100
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0100
'Children should never vape': Doctors sound alarm over wide range of health impacts
Doctors have raised the alarm about the growing prevalence of vaping among children after studies showed it was linked to a raft of health issues.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:06:00 +0100
Doctors have raised the alarm about the growing prevalence of vaping among children after studies showed it was linked to a raft of health issues.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:06:00 +0100
Murder investigation launched after woman dies and nine people injured in fire
A murder investigation is under way after nine people were taken to hospital following a fire in west London.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0100
A murder investigation is under way after nine people were taken to hospital following a fire in west London.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0100
Harry and Meghan to move back to UK this month
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will move back to the UK later this month.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:08:00 +0100
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will move back to the UK later this month.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:08:00 +0100
Track 'irregularity' found at site of train derailment
Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Two men jailed for violent disorder at anti-migrant protests outside asylum seeker hotel
Two men have been jailed over violent anti-migrant protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0100
Two men have been jailed over violent anti-migrant protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0100
Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the UK
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of the UK.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0100
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of the UK.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0100
Firefighters still battling 'challenging' blaze after 11 days
Aerial images show the scale of a battle firefighters are facing in Cambridgeshire, where a peatland fire is still burning after 11 days.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0100
Aerial images show the scale of a battle firefighters are facing in Cambridgeshire, where a peatland fire is still burning after 11 days.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0100
