Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Girls now less likely than boys to get top grades, but remain more likely to go to university
While the percentage of students getting top grades increased overall, it fell among girls.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0100
While the percentage of students getting top grades increased overall, it fell among girls.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0100
Couple who 'offered sexual services' before drugging and killing two men jailed
A couple who "offered sexual services" so they could drug men and steal from them have been jailed after two of their victims died.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0100
A couple who "offered sexual services" so they could drug men and steal from them have been jailed after two of their victims died.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0100
UK growth slows but economy resilient despite Iran war
The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:10:00 +0100
The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:10:00 +0100
Father returns to court over alleged murder of nine-year-old daughter
A father has returned to court over the alleged murder of his nine-year-old daughter in Angus.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0100
A father has returned to court over the alleged murder of his nine-year-old daughter in Angus.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0100
EFL board holds talks about Premier League's £1.5bn bid to avert watchdog's 'backstop' deal
The board of the English Football League (EFL) has met to discuss a £1.5bn bid by the Premier League to avert the imposition of a financial settlement by the sport's new watchdog.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0100
The board of the English Football League (EFL) has met to discuss a £1.5bn bid by the Premier League to avert the imposition of a financial settlement by the sport's new watchdog.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0100
102-year-old man dies after alleged pub assault as tributes paid to 'well-known character'
A 102-year-old man has died after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in South Wales, police say.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0100
A 102-year-old man has died after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in South Wales, police say.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0100
Man dies after bungalow destroyed in suspected gas explosion
A man has died after a suspected gas explosion destroyed a bungalow in Buckinghamshire, police say.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:11:00 +0100
A man has died after a suspected gas explosion destroyed a bungalow in Buckinghamshire, police say.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:11:00 +0100
Deadly bluetongue disease detected on second farm in Scotland
Bluetongue has been detected on a second farm in Scotland and three other suspected cases are being investigated after the nation's first-ever case was recorded at the weekend.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:01:00 +0100
Bluetongue has been detected on a second farm in Scotland and three other suspected cases are being investigated after the nation's first-ever case was recorded at the weekend.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:01:00 +0100