Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The three huge illegal dumps posing a 'serious health risk' to humans
A toxic mix of hundreds of chemicals has been detected at three illegal waste sites across the country.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0100
A toxic mix of hundreds of chemicals has been detected at three illegal waste sites across the country.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0100
Manhunt for prisoner who escaped after climbing fence
Police are searching for a convicted drug dealer who escaped prison more than three weeks ago.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0100
Police are searching for a convicted drug dealer who escaped prison more than three weeks ago.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0100
Man who killed grandfather in knife attack on Remembrance Sunday sectioned
A man with schizoaffective disorder who killed a grandfather in a random knife attack on Remembrance Sunday has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0100
A man with schizoaffective disorder who killed a grandfather in a random knife attack on Remembrance Sunday has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0100
'No role' for White House in extradition to UK of Tate brothers, says top US diplomat
The White House has "no role" to play in the extradition to the UK of Andrew and Tristan Tate to face rape and sex trafficking charges, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0100
The White House has "no role" to play in the extradition to the UK of Andrew and Tristan Tate to face rape and sex trafficking charges, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0100
Manchester synagogue attacker's associate planned MoD terror attack, court hears
A "committed jihadist" planned a terror attack on a defence base with the man who later committed a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue, a court has heard.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0100
A "committed jihadist" planned a terror attack on a defence base with the man who later committed a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue, a court has heard.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0100
Nottingham attacks NHS trust faces manslaughter investigation
The mother of one of the Nottingham attack victims has welcomed a corporate manslaughter investigation into the mental healthcare trust that treated triple killer Valdo Calocane, calling it the "beginning of the reckoning".
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0100
The mother of one of the Nottingham attack victims has welcomed a corporate manslaughter investigation into the mental healthcare trust that treated triple killer Valdo Calocane, calling it the "beginning of the reckoning".
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0100
People-smuggling boats that could have carried 2,000 people seized at UK port
At least 25 inflatable boats and 25 engines intended for use by people smuggling gangs have been seized in Felixstowe.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0100
At least 25 inflatable boats and 25 engines intended for use by people smuggling gangs have been seized in Felixstowe.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0100
Ex-Southern Water boss charged over 'scheme to manipulate water quality tests'
The ex-CEO of Southern Water faces a charge of conspiracy to defraud alongside three other former employees, it can now be reported.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0100
The ex-CEO of Southern Water faces a charge of conspiracy to defraud alongside three other former employees, it can now be reported.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0100
Mass mid-air brawl forces easyJet plane to return to Tenerife
A mid-air brawl involving around 10 passengers forced a Liverpool-bound easyJet plane to return to Tenerife.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:52:00 +0100
A mid-air brawl involving around 10 passengers forced a Liverpool-bound easyJet plane to return to Tenerife.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:52:00 +0100
