Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Asylum seekers jailed for rape of woman on beach
Two asylum seekers have been given lengthy prison sentences for repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach, while a third who filmed the attack has also been jailed.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Two asylum seekers have been given lengthy prison sentences for repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach, while a third who filmed the attack has also been jailed.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Man to stand trial accused of murder and domestic abuse after woman's death
A man is to stand trial next year accused of murdering a woman weeks after he allegedly attempted to kill her.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0100
A man is to stand trial next year accused of murdering a woman weeks after he allegedly attempted to kill her.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0100
Run of very high UK temperatures 'set to end' - but intense heat may return
The current run of very high UK temperatures is set to end in the coming days - but may return in the weeks ahead, forecasters have said.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:26:00 +0100
The current run of very high UK temperatures is set to end in the coming days - but may return in the weeks ahead, forecasters have said.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:26:00 +0100
British illegal immigrant in 'international criminal organisation' shot dead in US
A British illegal immigrant who was allegedly part of an international criminal organisation has been shot and killed in the United States.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:27:00 +0100
A British illegal immigrant who was allegedly part of an international criminal organisation has been shot and killed in the United States.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:27:00 +0100
Thames Water boss sees Burnham 'risk' as customer complaints surge 101%
Thames Water has warned funding is due to dry up by November and further money will be dependent on the views of incoming PM Andy Burnham, as its major lenders seek to shore up its financial future.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0100
Thames Water has warned funding is due to dry up by November and further money will be dependent on the views of incoming PM Andy Burnham, as its major lenders seek to shore up its financial future.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0100
Gibraltar ushers in new era as British territory's border fence with Spain removed
Spain and Gibraltar are celebrating the removal of a border checkpoint following a historic treaty between the EU and the UK.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0100
Spain and Gibraltar are celebrating the removal of a border checkpoint following a historic treaty between the EU and the UK.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0100
The new squad aiming to ensure Burnham keeps to key pledge
Labour MPs are demanding Andy Burnham sets a target of creating one million jobs in production over the next decade as part of a reindustrialisation strategy.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0100
Labour MPs are demanding Andy Burnham sets a target of creating one million jobs in production over the next decade as part of a reindustrialisation strategy.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0100
British man jailed with wife in Iran given additional sentence
A British man jailed in Iran along with his wife has been handed an additional two-year prison sentence, according to the couple's family.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:08:00 +0100
A British man jailed in Iran along with his wife has been handed an additional two-year prison sentence, according to the couple's family.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:08:00 +0100
'Makes no sense': Social media curfew for teens announced
Sixteen and 17-year-olds will face an overnight social media curfew and the disabling of addictive features under government plans – but critics say it won't achieve anything as the settings can be turned off.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0100
Sixteen and 17-year-olds will face an overnight social media curfew and the disabling of addictive features under government plans – but critics say it won't achieve anything as the settings can be turned off.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:33:00 +0100
'Unprecedented' climate change facing UK - with extreme temperatures here to stay
The UK is experiencing a period of "historic and unprecedented change" to its climate, and extreme conditions that have caused recent heatwaves are here to stay, says a new report.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:03:00 +0100
The UK is experiencing a period of "historic and unprecedented change" to its climate, and extreme conditions that have caused recent heatwaves are here to stay, says a new report.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:03:00 +0100