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

Southport stabbings survivor launches campaign to end use of traditional kitchen knives
A survivor of the Southport knife attack is calling for the use of blunt-tipped knives in home kitchens, in a campaign she says is "for the girls".
Mon, 19 May 2025 12:57:00 +0100
A survivor of the Southport knife attack is calling for the use of blunt-tipped knives in home kitchens, in a campaign she says is "for the girls".
Mon, 19 May 2025 12:57:00 +0100

'Khan Younis looks like Stalingrad': British doctor in Gaza describes horror - and has message for world leaders
A British doctor working in Gaza has urged world leaders to "stop talking and do something" as he described how people are starving and the "massive extent of destruction".
Tue, 20 May 2025 19:20:00 +0100
A British doctor working in Gaza has urged world leaders to "stop talking and do something" as he described how people are starving and the "massive extent of destruction".
Tue, 20 May 2025 19:20:00 +0100

M&S warns of £300m hacking crisis hit - and disruption could last months
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has warned investors it is facing a £300m hit to trading profits as a result of last month's ransomware attack.
Wed, 21 May 2025 06:47:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has warned investors it is facing a £300m hit to trading profits as a result of last month's ransomware attack.
Wed, 21 May 2025 06:47:00 +0100

Student, 23, who had arms and legs amputated 'wants to get message out' to stop others going through her ordeal
A medical student who lost all four limbs due to sepsis has called on people to get the meningitis vaccine to help prevent them going through a similar ordeal.
Tue, 20 May 2025 21:06:00 +0100
A medical student who lost all four limbs due to sepsis has called on people to get the meningitis vaccine to help prevent them going through a similar ordeal.
Tue, 20 May 2025 21:06:00 +0100

Talks to end Birmingham bin strike being 'sabotaged', union claims
Government commissioners have been accused of "sabotaging" negotiations to end the long-running bin strike in Birmingham.
Wed, 21 May 2025 03:14:00 +0100
Government commissioners have been accused of "sabotaging" negotiations to end the long-running bin strike in Birmingham.
Wed, 21 May 2025 03:14:00 +0100

Why Keir Starmer's strategy to tackle Reform UK could end up backfiring
Has Labour got the right strategy to tackle Reform UK?
Tue, 20 May 2025 22:44:00 +0100
Has Labour got the right strategy to tackle Reform UK?
Tue, 20 May 2025 22:44:00 +0100

Ukrainian national becomes third man charged over arson attacks on properties and car linked to Starmer
A third person has been charged over arson attacks on two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Wed, 21 May 2025 08:04:00 +0100
A third person has been charged over arson attacks on two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Wed, 21 May 2025 08:04:00 +0100

Girl who drowned at waterpark 'unlawfully killed'
An 11-year-old girl who drowned at a waterpark was unlawfully killed, a coroner has found.
Tue, 20 May 2025 10:08:00 +0100
An 11-year-old girl who drowned at a waterpark was unlawfully killed, a coroner has found.
Tue, 20 May 2025 10:08:00 +0100

The Thick of It creator reveals scene which cabinet ministers say happened in real life
The creator of the hit political satire The Thick of It has revealed which scene in the series cabinet ministers have confessed to experiencing in real life.
Tue, 20 May 2025 23:10:00 +0100
The creator of the hit political satire The Thick of It has revealed which scene in the series cabinet ministers have confessed to experiencing in real life.
Tue, 20 May 2025 23:10:00 +0100

April bill shock pushes inflation to highest level since January 2024
The pace of inflation surged last month to an annual rate of 3.5%, its highest level in more than a year, according to official figures which blame hikes to essential household bills.
Wed, 21 May 2025 05:29:00 +0100
The pace of inflation surged last month to an annual rate of 3.5%, its highest level in more than a year, according to official figures which blame hikes to essential household bills.
Wed, 21 May 2025 05:29:00 +0100