Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Economy shows surprise growth at end of 2024 - but recession risk remains
The UK economy grew fractionally during the final three months of 2024, according to early official figures which ease the immediate risk of a recession.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:00 +0000
The UK economy grew fractionally during the final three months of 2024, according to early official figures which ease the immediate risk of a recession.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:00 +0000
The hospital outperforming most - but still on its knees
Marina Strange is 90 and lives alone. She had a heart attack last week, her third in two years. It took two hours for an ambulance to reach her. Marina was impressed.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:10:00 +0000
Marina Strange is 90 and lives alone. She had a heart attack last week, her third in two years. It took two hours for an ambulance to reach her. Marina was impressed.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:10:00 +0000
Sub-postmasters still going through hell, says Sir Alan Bates
The government is continuing to put Post Office victims through "hell" in their fight for redress, Sir Alan Bates has told Sky News.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:13:00 +0000
The government is continuing to put Post Office victims through "hell" in their fight for redress, Sir Alan Bates has told Sky News.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:13:00 +0000
Driver clocked doing 122mph in 30mph zone
Drivers speeding at more than 90mph on 30mph roads were caught by nearly half (48%) of UK police forces over a year and a half.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:04:00 +0000
Drivers speeding at more than 90mph on 30mph roads were caught by nearly half (48%) of UK police forces over a year and a half.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:04:00 +0000
Four sent off as last Goodison derby ends in brawl
Two players and two coaches were sent off as the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park reached a frantic finale.
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 02:29:00 +0000
Two players and two coaches were sent off as the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park reached a frantic finale.
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 02:29:00 +0000
More than 100 new towns being considered by ministers
More than 100 new towns could be built under the government's plans for the "largest housebuilding programme since the post-war era".
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:24:00 +0000
More than 100 new towns could be built under the government's plans for the "largest housebuilding programme since the post-war era".
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:24:00 +0000
Judge-led public inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks
Sir Keir Starmer has told the families of those killed in the Nottingham attacks that a judge-led public inquiry will start in "a matter of weeks".
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:43:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has told the families of those killed in the Nottingham attacks that a judge-led public inquiry will start in "a matter of weeks".
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:43:00 +0000
NHS trust fined £1.6m over 'catalogue of failures' that led to deaths of babies
An NHS trust has been fined £1.6m after admitting it failed to provide safe care and treatment to three babies who died within days of their births.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:33:00 +0000
An NHS trust has been fined £1.6m after admitting it failed to provide safe care and treatment to three babies who died within days of their births.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:33:00 +0000
How did family from Gaza come to UK on Ukraine resettlement scheme?
A "loophole" that allowed a Palestinian family to be granted the right to come to the UK under a Ukrainian resettlement scheme was the subject of a lot of debate in the House of Commons today.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:23:00 +0000
A "loophole" that allowed a Palestinian family to be granted the right to come to the UK under a Ukrainian resettlement scheme was the subject of a lot of debate in the House of Commons today.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:23:00 +0000
Alcohol and smoking: The other ways popular weight-loss drug can help your health
Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs help people reduce their drinking, a new study has found.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs help people reduce their drinking, a new study has found.
Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000