Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
One dead and two ill after meningitis outbreak
Close contacts of people linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak in Reading are being offered antibiotics as a precaution.
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:37:00 +0100
Close contacts of people linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak in Reading are being offered antibiotics as a precaution.
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:37:00 +0100
Two pupils from different schools treated for meningitis after student death
Two pupils from different schools are being treated for meningitis, health authorities have said, following the death of a student.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:14:00 +0100
Two pupils from different schools are being treated for meningitis, health authorities have said, following the death of a student.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:14:00 +0100
Why Britain's mega rubbish dumps can't be stopped
The old saying "prevention is better than cure" couldn't be more apt when it comes to huge illegal waste dumps – because, quite frankly, finding a cure is proving near impossible.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:11:00 +0100
The old saying "prevention is better than cure" couldn't be more apt when it comes to huge illegal waste dumps – because, quite frankly, finding a cure is proving near impossible.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:11:00 +0100
Post Office signed £2.4m crisis PR contract while fighting legal claims from scandal victims
The Post Office awarded a £2.4m contract to a crisis PR company as it fights legal claims by victims of the Horizon IT scandal.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0100
The Post Office awarded a £2.4m contract to a crisis PR company as it fights legal claims by victims of the Horizon IT scandal.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0100
BT revives talks with rivals over partnership for struggling Global unit | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Sir David Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sports star as biggest Rich List winners announced
The UK's wealthiest people have been revealed in the Sunday Times Rich List, with the likes of Sir David Beckham and the Gallagher brothers raking in huge amounts over the last 12 months.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:16:00 +0100
The UK's wealthiest people have been revealed in the Sunday Times Rich List, with the likes of Sir David Beckham and the Gallagher brothers raking in huge amounts over the last 12 months.
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:16:00 +0100
Polanski didn't vote in elections
Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:04:00 +0100
Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered.
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:04:00 +0100
More Tube strikes next week: Full list of dates and lines affected
More travel frustration is on the way for Tube users in London next week as drivers stage another walkout across four days.
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:29:00 +0100
More travel frustration is on the way for Tube users in London next week as drivers stage another walkout across four days.
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:29:00 +0100
British Gas to pay £20m for treatment of prepayment meter customers
British Gas is to pay £20m over its treatment of customers who had a prepayment meter forcibly installed.
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:07:00 +0100
British Gas is to pay £20m over its treatment of customers who had a prepayment meter forcibly installed.
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:07:00 +0100
Farage bought £1.4m property after receiving £5m crypto gift
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, according to property records seen by Sky News.
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:42:00 +0100
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, according to property records seen by Sky News.
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:42:00 +0100