Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Catastrophic failure' that led to Heathrow power outage revealed
A power outage that shut Heathrow Airport earlier this year, causing travel chaos for more than 270,000 passengers, was caused by a "catastrophic failure" of equipment in a nearby substation, according to a new report.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:05:00 +0100
A power outage that shut Heathrow Airport earlier this year, causing travel chaos for more than 270,000 passengers, was caused by a "catastrophic failure" of equipment in a nearby substation, according to a new report.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:05:00 +0100
The PM faced down his party on welfare and lost. I suspect things may only get worse
So much for an end to chaos and sticking plaster politics.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:58:00 +0100
So much for an end to chaos and sticking plaster politics.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:58:00 +0100
How did your MP vote on Labour's welfare bill?
Labour's welfare reforms bill has passed, with 335 MPs voting in favour and 260 against.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:04:00 +0100
Labour's welfare reforms bill has passed, with 335 MPs voting in favour and 260 against.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:04:00 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after inmate found dead in prison cell
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an inmate was found dead inside his prison cell.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:07:00 +0100
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an inmate was found dead inside his prison cell.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:07:00 +0100
'Smell detectors' could be used to monitor criminals at home
"Smell detectors" and AI cameras could be used to catch drug use inside and outside of prison.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:24:00 +0100
"Smell detectors" and AI cameras could be used to catch drug use inside and outside of prison.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:24:00 +0100
UK content creators demand formal recognition from government
The UK's YouTubers, TikTok creators and Instagram influencers have been surveyed on mass for the first time ever, and are demanding formal recognition from the government.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:49:00 +0100
The UK's YouTubers, TikTok creators and Instagram influencers have been surveyed on mass for the first time ever, and are demanding formal recognition from the government.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:49:00 +0100
Two arrested after Palestine Action claimed it blocked Israeli defence firm's UK site
Two people have been arrested after Palestine Action claimed to have blockaded the entrance of an Israeli defence company's UK headquarters.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:09:00 +0100
Two people have been arrested after Palestine Action claimed to have blockaded the entrance of an Israeli defence company's UK headquarters.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:09:00 +0100
UK records hottest day of year so far - as 40C highs close schools in Europe
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far – while Europe has also faced extreme heat, and wildfires have raged in Turkey.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:13:00 +0100
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far – while Europe has also faced extreme heat, and wildfires have raged in Turkey.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:13:00 +0100
Crunching the numbers behind Labour's pledge to build 180,000 new social homes
Angela Rayner is set to announce plans to build 180,000 new social homes in the next decade, as the government seeks to "turn the tide on the housing crisis".
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100
Angela Rayner is set to announce plans to build 180,000 new social homes in the next decade, as the government seeks to "turn the tide on the housing crisis".
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0100
Three members of Lucy Letby hospital's senior leadership team arrested
Three managers at the hospital where Lucy Letby worked have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:47:00 +0100
Three managers at the hospital where Lucy Letby worked have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:47:00 +0100