Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Landlords 'holding parliament hostage' over threat of selling up - as peers urged to 'rescue' Renters Reform Bill
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
Age limits to be imposed on school sex education for first time, reports
Age limits are set to be imposed for the first time on when children can be taught sex education, according to reports.
Wed, 15 May 2024 01:14:00 +0100
Age limits are set to be imposed for the first time on when children can be taught sex education, according to reports.
Wed, 15 May 2024 01:14:00 +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
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
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
Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife of seven years
Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll, on the eve of the PGA Championship.
Tue, 14 May 2024 19:49:00 +0100
Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll, on the eve of the PGA Championship.
Tue, 14 May 2024 19:49:00 +0100
Manchester's Co-op Live arena finally opens after weeks of cancellations and setbacks
Manchester's beleaguered Co-op Live arena has finally officially opened its doors after weeks of setbacks, cancellations and postponements.
Tue, 14 May 2024 18:16:00 +0100
Manchester's beleaguered Co-op Live arena has finally officially opened its doors after weeks of setbacks, cancellations and postponements.
Tue, 14 May 2024 18:16:00 +0100