Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The assisted dying bill has failed - but this is how it could still become law
The assisted dying bill officially runs out of road today.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
The assisted dying bill officially runs out of road today.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Rapist jailed for life after giving men HIV
A man jailed for multiple rapes and deliberately infecting men with HIV may have more victims, police have warned.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0100
A man jailed for multiple rapes and deliberately infecting men with HIV may have more victims, police have warned.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0100
BBC axes iconic Football Focus show after 52 years
The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0100
The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0100
Asylum seekers found guilty over rape of woman on Brighton beach, including one convicted of murder
Two asylum seekers have been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach while a third, who prosecutors say was convicted of murder in Egypt, filmed the incident.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0100
Two asylum seekers have been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach while a third, who prosecutors say was convicted of murder in Egypt, filmed the incident.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0100
'No offence occurred': Police close Epsom rape investigation
Police have closed their investigation into reports of a rape outside a church in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder, with the force saying that "no sexual offence occurred".
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100
Police have closed their investigation into reports of a rape outside a church in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder, with the force saying that "no sexual offence occurred".
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100
Medical data of half a million Britons listed for sale on Chinese website, government says
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100
Prince Louis turns eight
The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Louis's birthday with a post to social media.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0100
The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Louis's birthday with a post to social media.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0100
Knife crime in England and Wales drops by 10%
Knife crime in England and Wales has dropped by 10%, new figures show.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0100
Knife crime in England and Wales has dropped by 10%, new figures show.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0100
BBC Teatime host to replace Scott Mills on Radio 2
Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, the corporation has announced.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, the corporation has announced.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Paedophile who preyed on children for almost 50 years 'laughed' during sentence discussion
A sexual deviant who preyed on children for almost half a century has been handed a life sentence with at least seven years behind bars.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:51:00 +0100
A sexual deviant who preyed on children for almost half a century has been handed a life sentence with at least seven years behind bars.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:51:00 +0100