Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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
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
Man arrested after more than 600 items stolen from museum
A man has been arrested after the theft of more than 600 artefacts from a museum collection.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:23:00 +0000
A man has been arrested after the theft of more than 600 artefacts from a museum collection.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:23:00 +0000
US plans to check tourists' social media 'putting people off travel'
A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:08:00 +0000
A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:08:00 +0000
Another arrest over fires at properties and car linked to PM
A fifth man has been arrested in relation to arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer last year.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:24:00 +0000
A fifth man has been arrested in relation to arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer last year.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:24:00 +0000
Changes announced for 'devalued' school suspensions
More pupils suspended for bad behaviour will have to stay in school under supervision, rather than being sent home, in a bid to curb learning loss and reduce exposure to phones and social media.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:34:00 +0000
More pupils suspended for bad behaviour will have to stay in school under supervision, rather than being sent home, in a bid to curb learning loss and reduce exposure to phones and social media.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:34:00 +0000
The 10-year passport rule that's seen Britons turned away from flights | Money newsletter
For months now, stories have been emerging about holidaymakers being turned away from their flights due to having invalid passports.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
For months now, stories have been emerging about holidaymakers being turned away from their flights due to having invalid passports.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
How a century-old Act could help assisted dying supporters override the Lords
While rare, the Parliament Act can technically be used to pass a private members' bill if the House of Lords rejects it, provided the bill passes the Commons in two successive sessions and one year elapses.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:54:00 +0000
While rare, the Parliament Act can technically be used to pass a private members' bill if the House of Lords rejects it, provided the bill passes the Commons in two successive sessions and one year elapses.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:54:00 +0000
Postponed local elections - what is happening?
The government is to postpone a fifth of English council elections that were supposed to take place this May.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:23:00 +0000
The government is to postpone a fifth of English council elections that were supposed to take place this May.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:23:00 +0000