Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Farmer who hid lodger's body in concrete-filled barrel gets life for murder
A farmer and former butcher who murdered his lodger, dismembered his body and hid the remains in a concrete-filled barrel for six years, has been jailed.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A farmer and former butcher who murdered his lodger, dismembered his body and hid the remains in a concrete-filled barrel for six years, has been jailed.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Man extradited to UK and charged over schoolboy's death
A Latvian man has been extradited to the UK and charged over the death of a 12-year-old boy in an alleged hit-and-run more than two years ago.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:34:00 +0100
A Latvian man has been extradited to the UK and charged over the death of a 12-year-old boy in an alleged hit-and-run more than two years ago.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:34:00 +0100
Oasis reunion tour promoter granted licence for Knebworth
Promoters who worked with Oasis on their huge 2025 reunion tour have secured a licence to host events at Knebworth, the site of the band's most famous gigs.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0100
Promoters who worked with Oasis on their huge 2025 reunion tour have secured a licence to host events at Knebworth, the site of the band's most famous gigs.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0100
Woman, 47, charged over Covent Garden stabbings
A 47-year-old woman has been charged over the stabbings in London's Covent Garden on Wednesday that left four men injured.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
A 47-year-old woman has been charged over the stabbings in London's Covent Garden on Wednesday that left four men injured.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Three things to avoid for '13 extra years without dementia'
Avoiding three things during middle age could mean enjoying up to 13 extra years without dementia, a study has found.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Avoiding three things during middle age could mean enjoying up to 13 extra years without dementia, a study has found.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100
'Serious injuries and avoidable deaths' resulting from lax laws around cosmetic surgery, doctors warn
Cosmetic surgery performed by under-qualified practitioners "remains an avoidable risk to the public", a former top medic has warned.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:41:00 +0100
Cosmetic surgery performed by under-qualified practitioners "remains an avoidable risk to the public", a former top medic has warned.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:41:00 +0100
Hundreds of deaths suspected of being linked to weight-loss jabs
More than 200 deaths suspected of being linked to weight-loss jabs have been reported to health officials, figures suggest.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0100
More than 200 deaths suspected of being linked to weight-loss jabs have been reported to health officials, figures suggest.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0100
Man in court charged with murder after death of girl, 9, found injured on industrial estate
A man has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Angus.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0100
A man has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Angus.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0100
HMRC repays £50m to thousands of pension savers - how to see if you've overpaid tax
HMRC has returned overpaid tax to more than 12,500 pension savers, latest figures show.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0100
HMRC has returned overpaid tax to more than 12,500 pension savers, latest figures show.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0100
Boxer accused of killing UK aid worker and putting body in suitcase back in court
A man accused of killing a British aid worker and disposing of her body in a suitcase has appeared in court charged with homicide with intent.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:48:00 +0100
A man accused of killing a British aid worker and disposing of her body in a suitcase has appeared in court charged with homicide with intent.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:48:00 +0100
