Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The extraordinary fake grooming scandal - and evidence pointing to some truth beneath the deceit
The case of Ellie Williams and the fake grooming scandal is one of the most extraordinary stories I have ever worked on.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The case of Ellie Williams and the fake grooming scandal is one of the most extraordinary stories I have ever worked on.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Major incident declared after large wildfire breaks out - as UK warned of 'new normal'
A major incident has been declared on the Suffolk coast after a large wildfire broke out, with dozens of firefighters deployed.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0100
A major incident has been declared on the Suffolk coast after a large wildfire broke out, with dozens of firefighters deployed.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0100
Police chiefs back plans to cut number of forces
Police chiefs have backed government proposals to cut the number of forces in England and Wales.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0100
Police chiefs have backed government proposals to cut the number of forces in England and Wales.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0100
Emergency talks over World Cup boycott to take place today
European football's governing body will hold an emergency meeting today following FIFA's controversial proposal to sell a stake in its competitions.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:44:00 +0100
European football's governing body will hold an emergency meeting today following FIFA's controversial proposal to sell a stake in its competitions.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:44:00 +0100
UK military breach kept secret for years 'left Afghans in danger'
A massive breach by the British military over thousands of Afghans' personal data was a "foreseeable" failure and it should not have been allowed to run relocation schemes, a parliamentary inquiry has said.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0100
A massive breach by the British military over thousands of Afghans' personal data was a "foreseeable" failure and it should not have been allowed to run relocation schemes, a parliamentary inquiry has said.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0100
Parents 'missing important family time' due to aimless phone use
More than half of children say their parents' phone use causes them to miss important family moments, according to a survey.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:22:00 +0100
More than half of children say their parents' phone use causes them to miss important family moments, according to a survey.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:22:00 +0100
Body of British woman 'found inside suitcase' in Greece
The body of a Scottish woman has reportedly been found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0100
The body of a Scottish woman has reportedly been found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0100
Serial killer gets whole life order - as police probe four more deaths
Triple murderer James Desborough has been sentenced to a whole life order - with police also reviewing the deaths of four others he once lived with.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0100
Triple murderer James Desborough has been sentenced to a whole life order - with police also reviewing the deaths of four others he once lived with.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0100
'Clicky Ponting': Saltburn suspend player after cheating footage goes viral
Saltburn Cricket Club have suspended a player accused of clicking his fingers to get a caught-behind wicket after footage of several incidents went viral on social media.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0100
Saltburn Cricket Club have suspended a player accused of clicking his fingers to get a caught-behind wicket after footage of several incidents went viral on social media.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0100
FIFA opens disciplinary case against Argentina FA over Falklands banner and other incidents
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina's football association and its players for several alleged breaches at the World Cup, including the unveiling of a Falklands banner.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0100
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina's football association and its players for several alleged breaches at the World Cup, including the unveiling of a Falklands banner.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0100
