Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
NHS announces overhaul to tackle pregnancy deaths
The NHS has announced every maternity service in England will have to upend clinical standards to reduce the number of women who die during or after pregnancy.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0100
The NHS has announced every maternity service in England will have to upend clinical standards to reduce the number of women who die during or after pregnancy.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Cancer cases reach record high
The number of cancer cases in the UK has reached a record high, according to a report.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100
The number of cancer cases in the UK has reached a record high, according to a report.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior sacked
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has been sacked - just 107 days after he took charge.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0100
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has been sacked - just 107 days after he took charge.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0100
Widow died in Ghana crash after losing up to £1m in romance frauds, inquest hears
A widow died in a car crash in Ghana after losing up to £1m in several romance frauds that saw her lose her life savings and home, an inquest heard.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0100
A widow died in a car crash in Ghana after losing up to £1m in several romance frauds that saw her lose her life savings and home, an inquest heard.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0100
Six-year-old girl has sight restored by first-of-a-kind gene therapy
A six-year-old girl has had her sight restored thanks to a life-changing gene therapy on the NHS.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0100
A six-year-old girl has had her sight restored thanks to a life-changing gene therapy on the NHS.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0100
Two more arrested over arson attack plot targeting Jewish community
Two more people have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in planning an arson attack at a venue related to the Jewish community, the Metropolitan Police said.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0100
Two more people have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in planning an arson attack at a venue related to the Jewish community, the Metropolitan Police said.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0100
Children subjected to 'humiliating and traumatising' strip searches
Too many children are still being subjected to "intrusive and traumatic" strip searches, the Children's Commissioner has warned.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0100
Too many children are still being subjected to "intrusive and traumatic" strip searches, the Children's Commissioner has warned.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0100
British Army uses civilian ferry to take more than 1,400 troops to Europe
The British Army has used a civilian ferry to send troops to mainland Europe en masse for the first time in a generation.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0100
The British Army has used a civilian ferry to send troops to mainland Europe en masse for the first time in a generation.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0100
Lyrid meteor shower: How to spot the celestial show - and what will the weather be like?
Stargazers across the UK could spot a burst of meteor activity over the next few nights, showcasing up to 18 fast and bright space rocks an hour at its peak.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0100
Stargazers across the UK could spot a burst of meteor activity over the next few nights, showcasing up to 18 fast and bright space rocks an hour at its peak.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0100