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

Tories and SNP win Scottish by-elections - as Labour come fourth in both races
The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0100
The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:44:00 +0100

Boy, 3, seriously hurt in crocodile pen - with man 'not known to him' arrested for 'attempted murder'
A toddler was left in a critical condition after ending up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure, while a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0100
A toddler was left in a critical condition after ending up in a zoo's crocodile enclosure, while a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0100

Amber heat alert issued as new heatwave looms
An amber heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from this afternoon, the UK Health Security Agency has announced.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0100
An amber heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from this afternoon, the UK Health Security Agency has announced.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0100

Lib Dem MP arrested and suspended from party
A Liberal Democrat MP has had the party whip withdrawn after he was arrested.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0100
A Liberal Democrat MP has had the party whip withdrawn after he was arrested.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0100

Man detained over vandalism of James Bulger's grave
A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, police said.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0100
A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, police said.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0100

Prisoners found guilty after child killer discovered 'tidily tucked up in bed' with 25 stab wounds
Three prisoners have been found guilty of murdering a child killer who was stabbed to death in his cell.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Three prisoners have been found guilty of murdering a child killer who was stabbed to death in his cell.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0100

World-famous Robin Hood oak tree has died
An ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:40:00 +0100
An ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:40:00 +0100

Children vaccinated for HPV have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30, study suggests
Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0100
Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0100