Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:02:00 +0100
Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:02:00 +0100
Last UK blast furnaces days from closure as Chinese owners cut off crucial supplies
The last blast furnaces left operating in Britain could see their fate sealed within days, after their Chinese owners took the decision to cut off the crucial supply of ingredients keeping them running.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The last blast furnaces left operating in Britain could see their fate sealed within days, after their Chinese owners took the decision to cut off the crucial supply of ingredients keeping them running.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Andrew's reputation 'irrecoverable' after Newsnight interview, says royal aide
Prince Andrew's reputation was "irrecoverable" following his Newsnight interview, according to his senior aide.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:50:00 +0100
Prince Andrew's reputation was "irrecoverable" following his Newsnight interview, according to his senior aide.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:50:00 +0100
Man given indefinite hospital order after killing 87-year-old with walking stick
A man who gouged a pensioner's eye before beating him to death with his own walking stick has been detained indefinitely.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:57:00 +0100
A man who gouged a pensioner's eye before beating him to death with his own walking stick has been detained indefinitely.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:57:00 +0100
Hunting the rats running riot amid Birmingham bin strike
In Small Heath in Birmingham, the sun is setting on another mound of rubbish.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:21:00 +0100
In Small Heath in Birmingham, the sun is setting on another mound of rubbish.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:21:00 +0100
Mother spared prison over death of newborn son found in bin bags in woodland in 1998
A mother has been given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, over the death of her baby 27 years ago.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:10:00 +0100
A mother has been given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, over the death of her baby 27 years ago.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:10:00 +0100
'Cherished beyond words': Family tribute to schoolgirl who died in house fire
The family of a schoolgirl who died in a fire in a house near Liverpool on Wednesday have paid tribute.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:05:00 +0100
The family of a schoolgirl who died in a fire in a house near Liverpool on Wednesday have paid tribute.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:05:00 +0100
'Will the PM side with parents or tech bros?': Labour peer demands action on children's smartphone safety
Sir Keir Starmer needs to choose between parents who want stronger action to tackle harmful content on children's phones, or the "tech bros" who are resisting changes to their platforms, Baroness Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:45:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer needs to choose between parents who want stronger action to tackle harmful content on children's phones, or the "tech bros" who are resisting changes to their platforms, Baroness Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:45:00 +0100
Everton FC 'strongly condemns' death threats made against defender after controversial tackle
Everton FC have said the club "strongly condemns" death threats made towards defender James Tarkowski after his controversial foul during Wednesday's Merseyside derby.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:09:00 +0100
Everton FC have said the club "strongly condemns" death threats made towards defender James Tarkowski after his controversial foul during Wednesday's Merseyside derby.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:09:00 +0100
Small boat crossings halted by gusty conditions despite sunny start to spring
Gusty conditions have seen the number of small boat crossings in the Channel plummet over the past week.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:20:00 +0100
Gusty conditions have seen the number of small boat crossings in the Channel plummet over the past week.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:20:00 +0100