Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Emergency measure triggered to deal with prison overcrowding
An emergency measure has been triggered by the Ministry of Justice to deal with prison overcrowding in England.
Wed, 15 May 2024 06:07:00 +0100
An emergency measure has been triggered by the Ministry of Justice to deal with prison overcrowding in England.
Wed, 15 May 2024 06:07:00 +0100
Teacher accused of sex with two pupils tried 'to garner sympathy' with baby bonnet, court hears
A teacher made a "naked attempt to garner sympathy" bringing a baby bonnet to court that belonged to a child fathered by one of the teenagers she is accused of having had sex with, a court heard.
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:07:00 +0100
A teacher made a "naked attempt to garner sympathy" bringing a baby bonnet to court that belonged to a child fathered by one of the teenagers she is accused of having had sex with, a court heard.
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:07:00 +0100
Warning to boil tap water after 22 cases of diarrhoea disease confirmed
People have been told to boil their drinking water after 22 cases of a waterborne disease were confirmed in and around a town in South West England.
Wed, 15 May 2024 13:15:00 +0100
People have been told to boil their drinking water after 22 cases of a waterborne disease were confirmed in and around a town in South West England.
Wed, 15 May 2024 13:15:00 +0100
Royal Mail 'minded' to accept multi billion pound takeover by Czech billionaire
The owner of Royal Mail has said it is "minded" to accept a revised takeover bid by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
Wed, 15 May 2024 14:24:00 +0100
The owner of Royal Mail has said it is "minded" to accept a revised takeover bid by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
Wed, 15 May 2024 14:24:00 +0100
Man with a knife appeared in my hotel room, woman tells trial of Madeleine McCann suspect
A woman who has accused the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann of rape has described being attacked in her hotel room by a man holding a knife.
Wed, 15 May 2024 10:43:00 +0100
A woman who has accused the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann of rape has described being attacked in her hotel room by a man holding a knife.
Wed, 15 May 2024 10:43:00 +0100
'High risk' prisoners 'let out of jail' under early release scheme - despite PM assurance
Prisoners who have been assessed as "high risk" are being let out of jail under the government's early release scheme, a serving probation officer has told Sky News.
Wed, 15 May 2024 20:05:00 +0100
Prisoners who have been assessed as "high risk" are being let out of jail under the government's early release scheme, a serving probation officer has told Sky News.
Wed, 15 May 2024 20:05:00 +0100
Two men 'caused £622,191 in damage to Sycamore Gap tree' as case transferred to crown court
A district judge has said that the case of two men accused of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree is too serious for magistrates' court, and must be dealt with at the crown court.
Wed, 15 May 2024 19:34:00 +0100
A district judge has said that the case of two men accused of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree is too serious for magistrates' court, and must be dealt with at the crown court.
Wed, 15 May 2024 19:34:00 +0100
Labour launches selection process to replace Jeremy Corbyn at general election
Labour has launched the process to select a general election candidate to replace Jeremy Corbyn in the London seat of Islington North.
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:22:00 +0100
Labour has launched the process to select a general election candidate to replace Jeremy Corbyn in the London seat of Islington North.
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:22:00 +0100
Premier League clubs to vote on whether to scrap VAR
Premier League clubs are set to vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) after a proposal by Wolves.
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:52:00 +0100
Premier League clubs are set to vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees (VAR) after a proposal by Wolves.
Wed, 15 May 2024 17:52:00 +0100
Soap, shampoo and toothpaste considered 'luxury items' in UK
Children in the UK are suffering "the highest levels of poverty in living memory" - with basic toiletries including shampoo, soap and toothpaste now considered "luxury items", Gordon Brown has said.
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:03:00 +0100
Children in the UK are suffering "the highest levels of poverty in living memory" - with basic toiletries including shampoo, soap and toothpaste now considered "luxury items", Gordon Brown has said.
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:03:00 +0100