Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Our little blue-eyed boy': Boy named among heatwave drowning deaths
A child who died after getting into difficulty in the River Ribble at Ribchester has been named as 12-year-old Junior Slater.
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:03:00 +0100
A child who died after getting into difficulty in the River Ribble at Ribchester has been named as 12-year-old Junior Slater.
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:03:00 +0100
Thunderstorms warning issued for parts of England and Wales
A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in parts of south-west England and much of Wales, the Met Office said.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:06:00 +0100
A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in parts of south-west England and much of Wales, the Met Office said.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:06:00 +0100
Resident doctors announce four-day strike in June
Resident doctors will strike for four days in June, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced.
Wed, 27 May 2026 17:10:00 +0100
Resident doctors will strike for four days in June, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced.
Wed, 27 May 2026 17:10:00 +0100
Family of mum shot dead outside bar pay tribute to 'beautiful soul'
The woman who was shot dead outside a city centre bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday has been named as Shanice Brookes.
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:57:00 +0100
The woman who was shot dead outside a city centre bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday has been named as Shanice Brookes.
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:57:00 +0100
Woman pleads guilty to being in charge of out of control XL bully dog that killed teenager
A woman has admitted being in charge of a dangerously out of control XL bully dog when it killed a teenager.
Wed, 27 May 2026 06:06:00 +0100
A woman has admitted being in charge of a dangerously out of control XL bully dog when it killed a teenager.
Wed, 27 May 2026 06:06:00 +0100
Safety warning after heatwave deaths - but what is cold water shock?
As many people across the UK seek relief from record-breaking temperatures by plunging into open water, the RNLI has issued warnings after multiple deaths in water-related incidents.
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:46:00 +0100
As many people across the UK seek relief from record-breaking temperatures by plunging into open water, the RNLI has issued warnings after multiple deaths in water-related incidents.
Wed, 27 May 2026 10:46:00 +0100
We all face higher bills for mounting household energy debt
There is alarm over growing household energy debts as we learn the price cap is going up 13% this summer, with the potential for further hikes ahead.
Tue, 26 May 2026 16:37:00 +0100
There is alarm over growing household energy debts as we learn the price cap is going up 13% this summer, with the potential for further hikes ahead.
Tue, 26 May 2026 16:37:00 +0100
This illegal casino exposed itself... and in a very surprising way
It's not every day the organisation you investigated over a year ago emails you to announce it is back to its old ways.
Wed, 27 May 2026 04:31:00 +0100
It's not every day the organisation you investigated over a year ago emails you to announce it is back to its old ways.
Wed, 27 May 2026 04:31:00 +0100
Syrian refugee accused of sex attacks 'ignored woman's pleas to be left alone'
A Syrian refugee accused of sexually assaulting two women followed one of his alleged victims for more than half an hour despite her pleading with him to leave her alone, a trial has heard.
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:07:00 +0100
A Syrian refugee accused of sexually assaulting two women followed one of his alleged victims for more than half an hour despite her pleading with him to leave her alone, a trial has heard.
Wed, 27 May 2026 14:07:00 +0100
