Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Meningitis B jab to be offered to one million young people
Around a million Year 13 pupils and those under 25 starting university this autumn will be offered the meningitis B (menB) vaccine.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0100
Around a million Year 13 pupils and those under 25 starting university this autumn will be offered the meningitis B (menB) vaccine.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0100
Counter-terror police lead school stabbing probe as girl, 14, charged with attempted murder
A schoolgirl has been charged over a school stabbing in Manchester that left two 14-year-olds and a 27-year-old man with knife wounds.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0100
A schoolgirl has been charged over a school stabbing in Manchester that left two 14-year-olds and a 27-year-old man with knife wounds.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0100
Man pleads guilty after 'launching frying pan' at police during protest over Henry Nowak murder
A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to violent disorder after a protest in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak led to clashes with police.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0100
A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to violent disorder after a protest in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak led to clashes with police.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:27:00 +0100
UK economy contracts as Iran war bites
The UK economy shrank slightly, as fuel price rises caused by the Iran war hit spending, new official figures show.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:43:00 +0100
The UK economy shrank slightly, as fuel price rises caused by the Iran war hit spending, new official figures show.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:43:00 +0100
Why football legend hit out at 'arrogant' Three Lions song
It's three decades since Frank Skinner, David Baddiel and The Lightning Seeds famously sang that football was "coming home" at Euro 96.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0100
It's three decades since Frank Skinner, David Baddiel and The Lightning Seeds famously sang that football was "coming home" at Euro 96.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0100
What chance for England and Scotland of World Cup glory?
Every World Cup is big, but this year's is quite literally bigger than ever.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0100
Every World Cup is big, but this year's is quite literally bigger than ever.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0100
Child killer 'looked asleep' after stabbing, prison officer tells murder trial
A child killer, stabbed 25 times in his prison cell, "looked like he was sleeping" when staff went to check on him the next morning, a jury has been told.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0100
A child killer, stabbed 25 times in his prison cell, "looked like he was sleeping" when staff went to check on him the next morning, a jury has been told.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0100
Police officer, 19, dies after being hit by car, while attending another collision
A 19-year-old female police officer has died after being hit by a car while responding to another collision.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0100
A 19-year-old female police officer has died after being hit by a car while responding to another collision.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0100
Thousands join waiting list for UK's first tablet version of weight-loss jabs
The first tablet version of the blockbuster weight-loss jabs will be available in the UK within weeks, following approval by the medicines regulator.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The first tablet version of the blockbuster weight-loss jabs will be available in the UK within weeks, following approval by the medicines regulator.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100