Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Funeral director admits preventing 30 burials - as families say he should 'rot in jail'
A funeral director - dubbed "a monster" by his victims - has pleaded guilty to 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:54:00 +0000
A funeral director - dubbed "a monster" by his victims - has pleaded guilty to 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:54:00 +0000
Met Office names latest storm forecasting 'damaging winds and disruptive snow'
Parts of Britain are facing winds of up to 90mph this Easter as Dave, the UK's latest named storm, blows in.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:29:00 +0100
Parts of Britain are facing winds of up to 90mph this Easter as Dave, the UK's latest named storm, blows in.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:29:00 +0100
BBC sacked Scott Mills 'after discovering alleged victim in police investigation was under 16'
Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC after bosses discovered the alleged victim in the police investigation was under the age of 16, the broadcaster has reported.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:54:00 +0100
Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC after bosses discovered the alleged victim in the police investigation was under the age of 16, the broadcaster has reported.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:54:00 +0100
Prince William praises 'incredible milestone' as Deborah James's cancer fund raises over £20m
The Prince of Wales celebrated the "amazing legacy" of Dame Deborah James after a fund set up shortly before her death raised over £20m.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0100
The Prince of Wales celebrated the "amazing legacy" of Dame Deborah James after a fund set up shortly before her death raised over £20m.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0100
Resident doctors lose jobs package and will strike next week
Resident doctors in England are primed to go on strike next week after a deadline set by the prime minister arrived without a deal agreed.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0100
Resident doctors in England are primed to go on strike next week after a deadline set by the prime minister arrived without a deal agreed.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0100
Mother who lost sight after birth has vision restored
A mother left blind after the birth of her first child has had her sight restored following a plasma donation.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A mother left blind after the birth of her first child has had her sight restored following a plasma donation.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Top chef reveals the two supermarkets that do great meat and fish - and shares most underrated store cupboard ingredient
Every month we interview top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. This time, we speak to multiple Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson, chef-owner at Solstice and House of Tides in Newcastle and Solaya in London.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:14:00 +0100
Every month we interview top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. This time, we speak to multiple Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson, chef-owner at Solstice and House of Tides in Newcastle and Solaya in London.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:14:00 +0100
Clear market uncertainty despite latest Trump attempt to soothe concerns
The latest attempt by Donald Trump to ease uncertainty over the US and Israel's war on Iran has only heightened investor concerns.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:22:00 +0100
The latest attempt by Donald Trump to ease uncertainty over the US and Israel's war on Iran has only heightened investor concerns.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:22:00 +0100
Stop censoring books, teachers warn school libraries
Teachers have called for an end to censorship in school libraries, with their union warning it "should ring alarm bells for all of us".
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:13:00 +0100
Teachers have called for an end to censorship in school libraries, with their union warning it "should ring alarm bells for all of us".
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:13:00 +0100
Woman, 88, dies after being hit by lorry
An 88-year-old woman has died after being struck by a lorry in North Ayrshire.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0100
An 88-year-old woman has died after being struck by a lorry in North Ayrshire.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0100