Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Family of man killed by tiger at wildlife park say he suffered from 'significant mental illness'
A man who was mauled to death by a tiger at a wildlife park suffered from a "significant mental illness", his family have said, as they paid tribute to him.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0100
A man who was mauled to death by a tiger at a wildlife park suffered from a "significant mental illness", his family have said, as they paid tribute to him.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0100
AI 'supercharging' security threats to UK, MI5 warns
Artificial intelligence (AI) is "supercharging" security threats to the UK, including the potential development by terrorists and states of new killer bioweapons, the head of MI5 has warned.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0100
Artificial intelligence (AI) is "supercharging" security threats to the UK, including the potential development by terrorists and states of new killer bioweapons, the head of MI5 has warned.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0100
Saudi national charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI
A Saudi national has been charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:56:00 +0100
A Saudi national has been charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:56:00 +0100
Brexit result 'not in dispute' despite PM's Russia meddling claim, MI5 chief says
The head of MI5 has said the result of the Brexit referendum "is not in dispute" after the prime minister said Russia had interfered in the 2016 vote.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:43:00 +0100
The head of MI5 has said the result of the Brexit referendum "is not in dispute" after the prime minister said Russia had interfered in the 2016 vote.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:43:00 +0100
Civil servant 'fraudulently juggled five government jobs using remote work and sick notes'
A civil servant "exploited" remote working culture and used sick notes to fraudulently work five Government jobs at the same time, a court has heard.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0100
A civil servant "exploited" remote working culture and used sick notes to fraudulently work five Government jobs at the same time, a court has heard.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0100
Jamie Carragher will not be made bankrupt after settling tax bill with HMRC
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has avoided bankruptcy after settling an unpaid tax bill with HMRC.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0100
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has avoided bankruptcy after settling an unpaid tax bill with HMRC.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0100
Ex-Met police officer accused of raping sleeping woman, court told
A former police officer accused of raping a sleeping woman had been trained in how to deal with victims of sex offences, a court has heard.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0100
A former police officer accused of raping a sleeping woman had been trained in how to deal with victims of sex offences, a court has heard.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0100
Tech firms promise to take down AI platforms if British secret services show they are unsafe
OpenAI and Anthropic have promised to take down their AIs if the British secret services show them they are unsafe - activating what some describe as a "kill switch".
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100
OpenAI and Anthropic have promised to take down their AIs if the British secret services show them they are unsafe - activating what some describe as a "kill switch".
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100
UK economy to grow more than expected - but households face sharper rise in inflation, IMF says
The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:16:00 +0100
The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:16:00 +0100
Midwives awarded 'landmark' payout after exposure to nitrous oxide
More than 120 midwives and maternity staff in Essex have been awarded almost £750,000 in compensation after being exposed to high levels of nitrous oxide.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0100
More than 120 midwives and maternity staff in Essex have been awarded almost £750,000 in compensation after being exposed to high levels of nitrous oxide.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0100