Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
NHS facing 'worst case scenario' December amid 'super flu' surge
NHS England has warned the health service is facing a "worst case scenario" December with a surge of "super flu".
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:40:00 +0000
NHS England has warned the health service is facing a "worst case scenario" December with a surge of "super flu".
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:40:00 +0000
Super flu strikes during perfect storm for NHS
The spread of subclade K, the super flu, is picking up - and it's not looking good for the NHS.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:42:00 +0000
The spread of subclade K, the super flu, is picking up - and it's not looking good for the NHS.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:42:00 +0000
Ex-commander of unit tasked with trialling Ajax armoured vehicle lost 20% of hearing
The former commander of a unit tasked with trialling the British Army's new Ajax armoured fighting vehicle has lost about 20% of his hearing and suspects his time on the £10m platform could be to blame.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:58:00 +0000
The former commander of a unit tasked with trialling the British Army's new Ajax armoured fighting vehicle has lost about 20% of his hearing and suspects his time on the £10m platform could be to blame.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:58:00 +0000
Hundreds of artefacts stolen from museum in Bristol in 'high-value' raid
More than 600 artefacts have been stolen from a building housing items belonging to a museum in Bristol.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:38:00 +0000
More than 600 artefacts have been stolen from a building housing items belonging to a museum in Bristol.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:38:00 +0000
Three men jailed for life after grandfather shot dead at home
Three men have been jailed for life for the murder of a man in his own home.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:36:00 +0000
Three men have been jailed for life for the murder of a man in his own home.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:36:00 +0000
Nigel Farage's former school responds to claims he made racist comments as a student
Dulwich College has said allegations that Nigel Farage made racist and antisemitic comments to fellow pupils at the school are "profoundly distressing" and "entirely at odds with the Dulwich College of today".
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:40:00 +0000
Dulwich College has said allegations that Nigel Farage made racist and antisemitic comments to fellow pupils at the school are "profoundly distressing" and "entirely at odds with the Dulwich College of today".
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:40:00 +0000
London tube and some train fares to rise, says mayor Sadiq Khan
Tube and some train fares in London are to rise from March, under new plans announced by the capital's mayor.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000
Tube and some train fares in London are to rise from March, under new plans announced by the capital's mayor.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000
Scottish newspaper editor charged over alleged indecent communications
A Scottish newspaper editor has appeared in court charged in connection with alleged indecent online communications.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:01:00 +0000
A Scottish newspaper editor has appeared in court charged in connection with alleged indecent online communications.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:01:00 +0000
Nurse in trans doctor row to appeal following 'completely made up' quote claim
A nurse is to appeal the employment tribunal judgment she received after a row with a transgender doctor about the shared use of a hospital female changing room, her lawyer has announced.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:47:00 +0000
A nurse is to appeal the employment tribunal judgment she received after a row with a transgender doctor about the shared use of a hospital female changing room, her lawyer has announced.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:47:00 +0000
Queen hosts festive tea for children with severe illnesses
The Queen got into the festive spirit as she joined children with life-shortening conditions in Queen Victoria's former sled.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000
The Queen got into the festive spirit as she joined children with life-shortening conditions in Queen Victoria's former sled.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000