Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Burnham's zero hours reforms 'a hammer blow to young people'
Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0100
Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0100
Bus driver shot dead outside London pub named by police
A bus driver shot dead outside a south London pub has been named by police.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0100
A bus driver shot dead outside a south London pub has been named by police.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0100
Six teenage boys arrested after police officer 'hit by stolen car'
Six teenage boys have been arrested after a police officer was hit by a car while investigating a suspected burglary.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Six teenage boys have been arrested after a police officer was hit by a car while investigating a suspected burglary.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Semi-pro footballer jailed after being filmed driving at 191mph on motorway
A semi-pro footballer filmed driving at 191mph on a motorway has been jailed, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100
A semi-pro footballer filmed driving at 191mph on a motorway has been jailed, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100
'Da Vinci rapist' could be monitored for life after latest conviction
A rapist jailed for attacking a Dutch student in 2006 could be monitored for life after he was found guilty of two other attacks at around the same time.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0100
A rapist jailed for attacking a Dutch student in 2006 could be monitored for life after he was found guilty of two other attacks at around the same time.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0100
Man, 102, in 'critical condition' after alleged assault at pub
A 102-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in South Wales.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0100
A 102-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in South Wales.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0100
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