Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Great Ormond Street surgeon harmed almost 100 children, report finds
A report into disgraced former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon Yaser Jabbar has found that 94 children were harmed during the care he provided.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:29:00 +0000
A report into disgraced former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon Yaser Jabbar has found that 94 children were harmed during the care he provided.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:29:00 +0000
Teenager admits murdering 12-year-old boy as he walked home from school
A teenager has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 12-year-old boy from Birmingham.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:09:00 +0000
A teenager has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 12-year-old boy from Birmingham.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:09:00 +0000
Man given Musk's brain chip in UK trial says it 'feels magical'
One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:31:00 +0000
One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:31:00 +0000
Santander UK to shut 44 branches - is yours affected?
Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
Starmer's China trip provides exquisite optics for the 'world's most reliable superpower'
Let's be frank, in China the UK is not seen as a particularly big or important player.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:16:00 +0000
Let's be frank, in China the UK is not seen as a particularly big or important player.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:16:00 +0000
Baby born in 'serious condition' after mother struck by e-bike in hit-and-run
A newborn baby is in a serious condition after their mother was hit by an e-bike while she was pregnant.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:21:00 +0000
A newborn baby is in a serious condition after their mother was hit by an e-bike while she was pregnant.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:21:00 +0000
'Outrageous': Assisted dying critics attack 'unprecedented' plan to force through bill
It would be "outrageous" to use the Parliament Act to force through the assisted dying bill without the approval of the House of Lords, a leading opponent of the bill has said.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:48:00 +0000
It would be "outrageous" to use the Parliament Act to force through the assisted dying bill without the approval of the House of Lords, a leading opponent of the bill has said.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:48:00 +0000
Shoplifter killed Asda security guard during struggle over alcohol
A shoplifter has admitted killing a security guard during a struggle at an Asda superstore as she tried to flee with stolen alcohol.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:22:00 +0000
A shoplifter has admitted killing a security guard during a struggle at an Asda superstore as she tried to flee with stolen alcohol.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:22:00 +0000
Bus driver who chased and knocked out thief sacked
A London bus driver was sacked after he chased and knocked out a thief who stole a passenger's necklace.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0000
A London bus driver was sacked after he chased and knocked out a thief who stole a passenger's necklace.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0000
Driverless cars are coming to London 'this year'
Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:23:00 +0000
Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:23:00 +0000