Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The UK is 'not a safe country', frightened asylum seekers say - as they consider joining the thousands of missing
In June 2022, Kidus, 30, from Eritrea, came to the UK in a small boat with around two dozen other people.
Tue, 14 May 2024 17:42:00 +0100
In June 2022, Kidus, 30, from Eritrea, came to the UK in a small boat with around two dozen other people.
Tue, 14 May 2024 17:42:00 +0100
Schools won't be allowed to teach children that they can change their gender ID, reports say
Teachers in English schools will not be allowed to teach children that they can change their gender identity, according to reports.
Wed, 15 May 2024 01:14:00 +0100
Teachers in English schools will not be allowed to teach children that they can change their gender identity, according to reports.
Wed, 15 May 2024 01:14:00 +0100
Landlords 'holding parliament hostage' over threat of selling up
Landlords have been accused of "holding parliament hostage" with the threat of selling up to stop tenants' rights from being strengthened.
Tue, 14 May 2024 15:12:00 +0100
Landlords have been accused of "holding parliament hostage" with the threat of selling up to stop tenants' rights from being strengthened.
Tue, 14 May 2024 15:12:00 +0100
Rapid steps needed for Britain to compete in green industrial revolution - thinktank says
Britain has a chance to compete in the green industrial revolution, but only if the government takes rapid steps to help shore up its industry, according to an important new report.
Tue, 14 May 2024 18:34:00 +0100
Britain has a chance to compete in the green industrial revolution, but only if the government takes rapid steps to help shore up its industry, according to an important new report.
Tue, 14 May 2024 18:34:00 +0100
King's first official painted portrait since the coronation unveiled
The first official painted portrait of the King since the coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace.
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:14:00 +0100
The first official painted portrait of the King since the coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace.
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:14:00 +0100
Severe obesity in young children could cut life expectancy by half, researchers warn
Severely obese young children could cut their life expectancy by around half, according to a new study, but losing weight could add years back on.
Tue, 14 May 2024 18:52:00 +0100
Severely obese young children could cut their life expectancy by around half, according to a new study, but losing weight could add years back on.
Tue, 14 May 2024 18:52:00 +0100
Teens buying knives illegally online as criminals 'move with digital age'
Underage teenagers buying knives online remains "a really concerning picture" for police, with illegal dealers selling weapons via social media.
Tue, 14 May 2024 15:59:00 +0100
Underage teenagers buying knives online remains "a really concerning picture" for police, with illegal dealers selling weapons via social media.
Tue, 14 May 2024 15:59:00 +0100
Record 3.1 million food bank parcels handed out in a year, says charity
A record 3.1 million emergency food parcels have been handed out in just a year, according to a charity.
Tue, 14 May 2024 12:59:00 +0100
A record 3.1 million emergency food parcels have been handed out in just a year, according to a charity.
Tue, 14 May 2024 12:59:00 +0100
Men accused of planning machine gun attack on Jewish community appear in court
Two men from Greater Manchester have appeared in court accused of preparing to carry out a machine gun attack on Jewish targets and members of law enforcement and the military.
Tue, 14 May 2024 19:41:00 +0100
Two men from Greater Manchester have appeared in court accused of preparing to carry out a machine gun attack on Jewish targets and members of law enforcement and the military.
Tue, 14 May 2024 19:41:00 +0100
UK to spend £140m on aid to Yemen to help 'most desperate people in the world'
The UK will spend £140m next year helping starving people in Yemen who are suffering one of the most "acute humanitarian crises in the world", the deputy foreign secretary has said.
Tue, 14 May 2024 19:39:00 +0100
The UK will spend £140m next year helping starving people in Yemen who are suffering one of the most "acute humanitarian crises in the world", the deputy foreign secretary has said.
Tue, 14 May 2024 19:39:00 +0100