
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Man, 76, arrested on suspicion of administering poison at summer camp after eight children taken to hospital
A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a summer camp which led to eight children being taken to hospital, police said.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:13:00 +0100
A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a summer camp which led to eight children being taken to hospital, police said.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:13:00 +0100

'No evidence' malign activity caused Wednesday's air traffic disruption
There is no evidence that malign activity was responsible for yesterday's outage of air traffic control systems, the transport secretary has said.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:21:00 +0100
There is no evidence that malign activity was responsible for yesterday's outage of air traffic control systems, the transport secretary has said.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:21:00 +0100

Healthcare system failed to listen to family of boy who died after being sent home from hospital, report finds
The mother of a five-year-old boy who died after being sent home from hospital because of a "lack of beds" has told Sky News that the second report into his death "has not brought closure for the family".
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:22:00 +0100
The mother of a five-year-old boy who died after being sent home from hospital because of a "lack of beds" has told Sky News that the second report into his death "has not brought closure for the family".
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:22:00 +0100

34 porn websites facing scrutiny over new age-check rules
The UK's internet watchdog has launched an investigation into how four companies - that collectively run 34 pornography sites - are complying with new age-check requirements.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:52:00 +0100
The UK's internet watchdog has launched an investigation into how four companies - that collectively run 34 pornography sites - are complying with new age-check requirements.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:52:00 +0100

'It makes me sad and angry': Bereaved mother urges parents to get their children vaccinated
The mother of a 10-year-old girl who died from complications of measles has urged parents to have their children vaccinated amid a surge of cases.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:18:00 +0100
The mother of a 10-year-old girl who died from complications of measles has urged parents to have their children vaccinated amid a surge of cases.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:18:00 +0100

Nurses threaten industrial action ballot after rejecting pay increase
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has threatened to ballot its members on industrial action if the government fails to reach an agreement on investment in the profession over the summer.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0100
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has threatened to ballot its members on industrial action if the government fails to reach an agreement on investment in the profession over the summer.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0100

'Race against time' to study 'exceptionally well-preserved' HMS Northumberland wreck
Experts face "a race against time" to study the wreck of a 17th century warship which is deteriorating because of the elements.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:25:00 +0100
Experts face "a race against time" to study the wreck of a 17th century warship which is deteriorating because of the elements.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:25:00 +0100

Top baby names for 2024 revealed - plus some of the most unusual
Muhammad has topped the list of most popular baby boy names in England and Wales for the second year in a row.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:17:00 +0100
Muhammad has topped the list of most popular baby boy names in England and Wales for the second year in a row.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:17:00 +0100

Small boat Channel arrivals pass 25,000 - the earliest figure has been reached so far
More than 25,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel so far this year - the earliest the figure has been reached.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:29:00 +0100
More than 25,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel so far this year - the earliest the figure has been reached.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:29:00 +0100

Two more people arrested in connection with murders of great-grandparents in house fire
Two more people have been arrested in connection with the murders of great-grandparents who died in an arson attack at their home in St Helens.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:50:00 +0100
Two more people have been arrested in connection with the murders of great-grandparents who died in an arson attack at their home in St Helens.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:50:00 +0100