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

Care whistleblower 'who saw elderly resident being punched' could face removal from Britain
A care worker who reported the alleged abuse of an elderly care home resident, which triggered a criminal investigation, is facing destitution and potential removal from Britain after speaking up.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:01:00 +0100
A care worker who reported the alleged abuse of an elderly care home resident, which triggered a criminal investigation, is facing destitution and potential removal from Britain after speaking up.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:01:00 +0100

Trump may be denied privilege of addressing parliament on state visit
Donald Trump may be denied the honour of addressing parliament on his state visit to the UK later this year, with no formal request yet submitted for him to be given that privilege.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0100
Donald Trump may be denied the honour of addressing parliament on his state visit to the UK later this year, with no formal request yet submitted for him to be given that privilege.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0100

'Forever number 20' - Liverpool retires shirt in honour of Jota
Liverpool have retired the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota - the first time it has made such a gesture.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:20:00 +0100
Liverpool have retired the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota - the first time it has made such a gesture.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:20:00 +0100

Two men charged after elderly women die following care home car crash
Two men have been charged after a car crashed into a care home in Sunderland during a police chase.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:16:00 +0100
Two men have been charged after a car crashed into a care home in Sunderland during a police chase.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:16:00 +0100

Met Police chief in charge during 7/7 attacks has died
Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Ian Blair has died aged 72.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:48:00 +0100
Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Ian Blair has died aged 72.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:48:00 +0100

Tribalism without toxicity - and other reasons why this Women's Euros is so appealing
When orange-clad Dutch fans marched to the Zurich stadium to play England this week, their rivals were encouraged to join the procession.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:42:00 +0100
When orange-clad Dutch fans marched to the Zurich stadium to play England this week, their rivals were encouraged to join the procession.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:42:00 +0100

Coastguard responded to 'multiple incidents' involving small boats in Channel
The UK coastguard has said it responded to "multiple incidents" involving small boats in the Channel on Friday.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:34:00 +0100
The UK coastguard has said it responded to "multiple incidents" involving small boats in the Channel on Friday.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:34:00 +0100

Starmer aims to break cabinet away day curse
Sir Keir Starmer was hoping to break the curse of the cabinet away day as he summoned his ministers to Chequers for the launch of a summer "refresh" of his troubled government.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer was hoping to break the curse of the cabinet away day as he summoned his ministers to Chequers for the launch of a summer "refresh" of his troubled government.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100

'So many children are harmed': Victims of medical products that caused 'avoidable harm' still awaiting redress
The dark granite block in a children's cemetery in Bristol tells an incomplete story: "Trelissa Whitbread, born 3rd of Feb 1988. She lived 2 hours."
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:50:00 +0100
The dark granite block in a children's cemetery in Bristol tells an incomplete story: "Trelissa Whitbread, born 3rd of Feb 1988. She lived 2 hours."
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:50:00 +0100

Heatwave to continue through weekend - with more hosepipe bans on the way
Heat health alerts across huge swathes of England have been upgraded to amber as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:03:00 +0100
Heat health alerts across huge swathes of England have been upgraded to amber as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:03:00 +0100