Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
One dead and two ill after meningitis outbreak
Close contacts of people linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak in Reading are being offered antibiotics as a precaution.
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:37:00 +0100
Close contacts of people linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak in Reading are being offered antibiotics as a precaution.
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:37:00 +0100
Why Britain's mega rubbish dumps can't be stopped
The old saying "prevention is better than cure" couldn't be more apt when it comes to huge illegal waste dumps – because, quite frankly, finding a cure is proving near impossible.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:11:00 +0100
The old saying "prevention is better than cure" couldn't be more apt when it comes to huge illegal waste dumps – because, quite frankly, finding a cure is proving near impossible.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:11:00 +0100
Post Office signed £2.4m crisis PR contract while fighting legal claims from scandal victims
The Post Office awarded a £2.4m contract to a crisis PR company as it fights legal claims by victims of the Horizon IT scandal.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0100
The Post Office awarded a £2.4m contract to a crisis PR company as it fights legal claims by victims of the Horizon IT scandal.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0100
Polanski didn't vote in elections
Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:04:00 +0100
Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:04:00 +0100
Sir David Beckham and the Gallagher brothers among biggest Rich List winners
The UK's wealthiest people have been revealed in the Sunday Times Rich List, with the likes of Sir David Beckham and the Gallagher brothers raking in huge amounts over the last 12 months.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:16:00 +0100
The UK's wealthiest people have been revealed in the Sunday Times Rich List, with the likes of Sir David Beckham and the Gallagher brothers raking in huge amounts over the last 12 months.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:16:00 +0100
British Gas to pay £20m for treatment of prepayment meter customers
British Gas is to pay £20m over its treatment of customers who had a prepayment meter forcibly installed.
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:07:00 +0100
British Gas is to pay £20m over its treatment of customers who had a prepayment meter forcibly installed.
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:07:00 +0100
Farage bought £1.4m property after receiving £5m crypto gift
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, according to property records seen by Sky News.
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:42:00 +0100
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, according to property records seen by Sky News.
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:42:00 +0100
Wes Streeting claims he hit his NHS targets - this says otherwise
"I am pleased to report that I have delivered against the ambitious targets you set for me when I became your secretary of state for health and social care."
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:00 +0100
"I am pleased to report that I have delivered against the ambitious targets you set for me when I became your secretary of state for health and social care."
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:31:00 +0100
Police identify three women whose bodies were recovered from sea off Brighton
Police believe they have identified three women whose bodies were discovered in the sea near Brighton in the early hours of Wednesday.
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:11:00 +0100
Police believe they have identified three women whose bodies were discovered in the sea near Brighton in the early hours of Wednesday.
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:11:00 +0100
'Most wanted' British man who imported large amounts of cocaine arrested in Spain
A "most wanted" British man who imported large amounts of cocaine into the UK has been arrested in Spain.
Thu, 14 May 2026 20:21:00 +0100
A "most wanted" British man who imported large amounts of cocaine into the UK has been arrested in Spain.
Thu, 14 May 2026 20:21:00 +0100