Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Amber heat health alert issued for parts of England
An amber heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from this afternoon, the UK Health Security Agency has said.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0100
An amber heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from this afternoon, the UK Health Security Agency has said.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0100
Man detained over vandalism of James Bulger's grave
A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, police said.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0100
A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, police said.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0100
Archbishop of Canterbury says 'shame is ours' as she apologises for forced adoptions
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised for the "pain, trauma and stigma" caused by the Church of England's role in historical forced adoptions.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0100
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised for the "pain, trauma and stigma" caused by the Church of England's role in historical forced adoptions.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0100
'Prototype' Stonehenge discovered
A 5,000-year-old structure that may have served as an early "prototype" for Stonehenge has been found just three miles away from the famous site.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:10:00 +0100
A 5,000-year-old structure that may have served as an early "prototype" for Stonehenge has been found just three miles away from the famous site.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:10:00 +0100
Children vaccinated for HPV have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30, study suggests
Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0100
Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0100
World-famous Robin Hood oak tree has died
An ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:40:00 +0100
An ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:40:00 +0100
Polls open in Makerfield by-election
Polls have opened in the Makerfield by-election.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:41:00 +0100
Polls have opened in the Makerfield by-election.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:41:00 +0100
UK set for another heatwave
Heatwave conditions are predicted for parts of the UK this weekend, with heat health alerts already in effect ahead of possible highs of 33C (91.4F) early next week.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0100
Heatwave conditions are predicted for parts of the UK this weekend, with heat health alerts already in effect ahead of possible highs of 33C (91.4F) early next week.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0100
Unemployment rate falls but private sector wage growth suffers
There has been an unexpected dip in the UK's unemployment rate in official figures also showing new recruits in payrolled work at their lowest level for five years and private sector basic pay awards struggling.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0100
There has been an unexpected dip in the UK's unemployment rate in official figures also showing new recruits in payrolled work at their lowest level for five years and private sector basic pay awards struggling.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0100
Warning of 'extremely dangerous' cancer care delays
Doctors have warned of "extremely dangerous" delays to cancer care due to staffing shortages.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:04:00 +0100
Doctors have warned of "extremely dangerous" delays to cancer care due to staffing shortages.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:04:00 +0100
