Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Trainee cop charged with rape after police car chase
A trainee police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman in Manchester while off-duty over the weekend, Greater Manchester Police said.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0100
A trainee police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman in Manchester while off-duty over the weekend, Greater Manchester Police said.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0100
England 'on the cusp' of eliminating virus that causes serious harm
England is "leading the world" in efforts to eliminate hepatitis C as deaths from the virus have reduced by 36% in the last 10 years, NHS England said.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:26:00 +0100
England is "leading the world" in efforts to eliminate hepatitis C as deaths from the virus have reduced by 36% in the last 10 years, NHS England said.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:26:00 +0100
Worst month for drink-drive crashes revealed
While Christmastime is often associated with drinking and driving, August is the worst month for drink-drive crashes, according to new research.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0100
While Christmastime is often associated with drinking and driving, August is the worst month for drink-drive crashes, according to new research.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0100
Amazon founder Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool Football Club
A consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0100
A consortium including the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0100
UK first in Europe to approve 'much cheaper' weight loss pill
The UK has become the first European nation to approve a pill which helps with weight loss and treats diabetes.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0100
The UK has become the first European nation to approve a pill which helps with weight loss and treats diabetes.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0100
Teen arrested over assault in Thetford anti-migrant disorder
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker during anti-immigration disorder in Thetford.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0100
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker during anti-immigration disorder in Thetford.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0100
Woman, 23, found dead - as six people arrested on suspicion of murder
A murder investigation has been launched after a 23-year-old woman was found dead.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0100
A murder investigation has been launched after a 23-year-old woman was found dead.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0100
Man, 18, dies after getting into difficulty in sea
An 18-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
An 18-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Wreck of Royal Navy warship found off Isle of Wight after 118 years
A Royal Navy ship that sank 118 years ago with the loss of more than half its crew has been found off the Isle of Wight.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0100
A Royal Navy ship that sank 118 years ago with the loss of more than half its crew has been found off the Isle of Wight.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0100
University student stabbed man in heart over debt, murder trial hears
One student stabbed another five times in the chest, killing him with a fatal blow to the heart amid a dispute over a debt, a court has heard.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0100
One student stabbed another five times in the chest, killing him with a fatal blow to the heart amid a dispute over a debt, a court has heard.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0100