Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Children subjected to 'intrusive and traumatic' strip searches
Too many children are still being subjected to "intrusive and traumatic" strip searches, the Children's Commissioner has warned.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0100
Too many children are still being subjected to "intrusive and traumatic" strip searches, the Children's Commissioner has warned.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0100
Pet owners warned of new EU travel rules
Some pet passports become invalid today due to new EU travel rules.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0100
Some pet passports become invalid today due to new EU travel rules.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0100
This is why your hay fever is getting worse
If it feels like hay fever is hitting harder every year, you're not imagining it.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
If it feels like hay fever is hitting harder every year, you're not imagining it.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0100
Everyone born after 2008 to be banned from smoking
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has hailed a "historic moment for the nation's health" after a law to create a "smoke-free generation" cleared parliament.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0100
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has hailed a "historic moment for the nation's health" after a law to create a "smoke-free generation" cleared parliament.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0100
Two UK ticket-holders win enormous EuroMillions prize
Two UK ticket-holders have scooped a third of the Euromillions jackpot winning more than £41million each, National Lottery operator Allwyn has said.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:58:00 +0100
Two UK ticket-holders have scooped a third of the Euromillions jackpot winning more than £41million each, National Lottery operator Allwyn has said.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:58:00 +0100
EFL clubs reject VAR system
English Football League (EFL) clubs have opposed bringing in a VAR challenge system for managers in the Championship.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:19:00 +0100
English Football League (EFL) clubs have opposed bringing in a VAR challenge system for managers in the Championship.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:19:00 +0100
Ofcom investigating alleged sharing of child sexual abuse material on Telegram
Ofcom is investigating encrypted messaging app Telegram having received evidence suggesting child sexual abuse material has been shared on the platform.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0100
Ofcom is investigating encrypted messaging app Telegram having received evidence suggesting child sexual abuse material has been shared on the platform.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0100
Facial recognition to be 'rolled out' across UK after human rights challenge fails
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0100
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0100
Man charged with racially aggravated rape changes plea after being sworn at in court
A man who admitted the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman has been warned he could face life in jail.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0100
A man who admitted the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman has been warned he could face life in jail.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0100
X Factor singer accused of attempted murder makes heart sign from dock
An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100
An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100