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

World-famous Robin Hood oak tree has died
An ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:40:00 +0100
An ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:40:00 +0100

'Extremely dangerous' cancer care delays due to lack of staff
Doctors have warned of "extremely dangerous" delays to cancer care due to staffing shortages.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:04:00 +0100
Doctors have warned of "extremely dangerous" delays to cancer care due to staffing shortages.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:04:00 +0100

Heatwave set to return to UK
Heatwave conditions are predicted for parts of the UK this weekend, with heat health alerts already in effect ahead of possible highs of 33C (91.4F) early next week.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0100
Heatwave conditions are predicted for parts of the UK this weekend, with heat health alerts already in effect ahead of possible highs of 33C (91.4F) early next week.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0100

Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK
Harry and Meghan will bring their children to the UK next month for the first time in four years, Sky News understands.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0100
Harry and Meghan will bring their children to the UK next month for the first time in four years, Sky News understands.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0100

Mother of fatally-stabbed girl, 9, recalls their final hours together
The mother of a nine-year-old girl has described their final hours together before the child was killed.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0100
The mother of a nine-year-old girl has described their final hours together before the child was killed.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0100

Belfast stabbing victim may lose sight in remaining eye, family say
The family of the victim of the Belfast stabbing said he is out of an induced coma but may lose sight in his right eye.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0100
The family of the victim of the Belfast stabbing said he is out of an induced coma but may lose sight in his right eye.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0100

Healthcare worker tried to sell Kate's private medical records
A healthcare worker tried to sell Princess of Wales's private medical records, it has emerged.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0100
A healthcare worker tried to sell Princess of Wales's private medical records, it has emerged.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0100

In pictures: Kate returns to Royal Ascot
The Princess of Wales has returned to Royal Ascot for the first time since her cancer diagnosis.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0100
The Princess of Wales has returned to Royal Ascot for the first time since her cancer diagnosis.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0100

The TV and radio programmes being axed by BBC
The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0100
The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0100

Body found in search for Briton missing off Portugal coast
A body has been found after a British man went missing while swimming in the sea in Portugal last week.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:40:00 +0100
A body has been found after a British man went missing while swimming in the sea in Portugal last week.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:40:00 +0100