Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
US influencer charged with assault over Tube station incident
An American influencer has been charged with assault after an incident at a London Underground station, police have said.
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:05:00 +0100
An American influencer has been charged with assault after an incident at a London Underground station, police have said.
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:05:00 +0100
One dead and two ill after meningitis outbreak
Close contacts of people linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak in Reading are being offered antibiotics as a precaution.
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:37:00 +0100
Close contacts of people linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak in Reading are being offered antibiotics as a precaution.
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:37:00 +0100
Two pupils from different schools treated for meningitis after student death
Two pupils from different schools in Reading are being treated for meningitis following the death of a student from a nearby town.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:14:00 +0100
Two pupils from different schools in Reading are being treated for meningitis following the death of a student from a nearby town.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:14:00 +0100
Golders Green stabbings suspect to face attempted murder trial next year
A man accused of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green and his friend earlier that same day will face trial next year.
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:02:00 +0100
A man accused of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green and his friend earlier that same day will face trial next year.
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:02:00 +0100
Nazi-obsessed teenager who launched axe attack on stranger jailed
A Nazi-obsessed teenager who told a man to kill all Jews and Muslims and launched a far-right axe attack on a stranger outside a barber's shop has been jailed for more than 15 years.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:25:00 +0100
A Nazi-obsessed teenager who told a man to kill all Jews and Muslims and launched a far-right axe attack on a stranger outside a barber's shop has been jailed for more than 15 years.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:25:00 +0100
Robot wars and treacherous Everest ascents: The most striking images of the week
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:06:00 +0100
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:06:00 +0100
'Devastated' family of teenager who died after meningitis outbreak pay tribute
The family of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis said they are "absolutely devastated".
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:06:00 +0100
The family of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis said they are "absolutely devastated".
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:06:00 +0100
Why Britain's mega rubbish dumps can't be stopped
The old saying "prevention is better than cure" couldn't be more apt when it comes to huge illegal waste dumps – because, quite frankly, finding a cure is proving near impossible.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:11:00 +0100
The old saying "prevention is better than cure" couldn't be more apt when it comes to huge illegal waste dumps – because, quite frankly, finding a cure is proving near impossible.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:11:00 +0100
Teenage e-bike rider jailed for killing woman, 86, at zebra crossing
A teenage e-bike rider has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for killing a great-grandmother in a crash.
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:43:00 +0100
A teenage e-bike rider has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for killing a great-grandmother in a crash.
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:43:00 +0100
UK borrowing costs hit fresh financial crash-era high amid political uncertainty
The benchmark UK borrowing cost has hit a fresh financial crash-era high as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:21:00 +0100
The benchmark UK borrowing cost has hit a fresh financial crash-era high as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:21:00 +0100