
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Post Office scandal: 'Hugely significant' evidence unearthed in computer expert's garage
A damning report into the faulty Post Office IT system that preceded Horizon has been unearthed after nearly 30 years - and it could help overturn criminal convictions.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:21:00 +0100
A damning report into the faulty Post Office IT system that preceded Horizon has been unearthed after nearly 30 years - and it could help overturn criminal convictions.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:21:00 +0100

Student who drugged and raped 10 women in London and China jailed for life
A Chinese PhD student found guilty of drugging and raping 10 women has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0100
A Chinese PhD student found guilty of drugging and raping 10 women has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0100

Father and son drowned during test drive after Mercedes plunged into canal
A father and son drowned after a Mercedes they were test driving hit a telegraph pole and plunged into a canal, an inquest has been told.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:26:00 +0100
A father and son drowned after a Mercedes they were test driving hit a telegraph pole and plunged into a canal, an inquest has been told.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:26:00 +0100

Amber heat health alert issued across England as hottest day of the year recorded
An amber heat health alert has been issued across England, as the UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:21:00 +0100
An amber heat health alert has been issued across England, as the UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:21:00 +0100

UK attorney general 'has questions' on legality of Israel's actions in Iran
The UK government's top legal adviser has raised questions over whether Israel's actions in Iran are lawful, according to a source familiar with discussions inside the government.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:16:00 +0100
The UK government's top legal adviser has raised questions over whether Israel's actions in Iran are lawful, according to a source familiar with discussions inside the government.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:16:00 +0100

Union memberships surge in Reform-controlled councils
The UK's largest trade union saw its membership jump by 200% in the 10 local authorities won by Reform at last month's local elections.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:01:00 +0100
The UK's largest trade union saw its membership jump by 200% in the 10 local authorities won by Reform at last month's local elections.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:01:00 +0100

MP who introduced assisted dying bill 'confident' it will be voted through
The politician who introduced the assisted dying bill has said she is "confident" MPs will push it through to the next stage on Friday.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:57:00 +0100
The politician who introduced the assisted dying bill has said she is "confident" MPs will push it through to the next stage on Friday.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:57:00 +0100

Why cancer patient is praying assisted dying bill passes major vote
On Friday, the social fabric of England and Wales might be changed forever.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:37:00 +0100
On Friday, the social fabric of England and Wales might be changed forever.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:37:00 +0100

Govt urged to keep citizenship promise to Hong Kongers - after threat to double timeline
The government should honour its promise to Hong Kongers to gain settled status after five years - not a proposed 10 years, MPs have urged.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:19:00 +0100
The government should honour its promise to Hong Kongers to gain settled status after five years - not a proposed 10 years, MPs have urged.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:19:00 +0100

Scotland's first minister defends new guidance on tackling pupil behaviour
Scotland's first minister has defended guidance issued to schools on how to deal with violent and aggressive behaviour from pupils amid criticism a stricter approach is required to "restore discipline".
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:21:00 +0100
Scotland's first minister has defended guidance issued to schools on how to deal with violent and aggressive behaviour from pupils amid criticism a stricter approach is required to "restore discipline".
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:21:00 +0100