Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Top midwife 'angry' at 'wholly insufficient' progress two years after key report
A maternity expert behind a key 2022 report has told Sky News she is "angry" over government inaction after a landmark inquiry found good care "is the exception rather than the rule".
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:35:00 +0100
A maternity expert behind a key 2022 report has told Sky News she is "angry" over government inaction after a landmark inquiry found good care "is the exception rather than the rule".
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:35:00 +0100
Boy, 6, dies after falling from upper floor of apartment block
A six-year-old boy has died after falling from an apartment block in east London.
Thu, 16 May 2024 10:36:00 +0100
A six-year-old boy has died after falling from an apartment block in east London.
Thu, 16 May 2024 10:36:00 +0100
Baby girl dies after being hit by Land Rover in church car park
A one-year-old girl has died after being struck by a Land Rover in the car park of a church in Aberdeenshire.
Thu, 16 May 2024 08:10:00 +0100
A one-year-old girl has died after being struck by a Land Rover in the car park of a church in Aberdeenshire.
Thu, 16 May 2024 08:10:00 +0100
People on bail carry out 900 sex offences in 3 years - as charities warn of 'broken courts'
Almost 900 sexual offences were committed between 2020 and 2022 by people on bail, according to statistics from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Tue, 07 May 2024 14:37:00 +0100
Almost 900 sexual offences were committed between 2020 and 2022 by people on bail, according to statistics from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Tue, 07 May 2024 14:37:00 +0100
Infected blood scandal: Those responsible should face prison, says Burnham
Those responsible in the infected blood scandal should face prison, the mayor of Greater Manchester has said.
Wed, 15 May 2024 20:23:00 +0100
Those responsible in the infected blood scandal should face prison, the mayor of Greater Manchester has said.
Wed, 15 May 2024 20:23:00 +0100
Teens could be recruited as train drivers under new plans
People as young as 18 will be able to get behind the controls of a train as part of a government proposal aimed at boosting staff.
Thu, 16 May 2024 10:24:00 +0100
People as young as 18 will be able to get behind the controls of a train as part of a government proposal aimed at boosting staff.
Thu, 16 May 2024 10:24:00 +0100
'Ugly little rabbit dosser': Fury renews attack on Usyk as undisputed fight looms
This weekend's undisputed heavyweight clash is "D-Day" for both fighters, Tyson Fury has warned, as he renewed his verbal feud with his opponent.
Wed, 15 May 2024 21:02:00 +0100
This weekend's undisputed heavyweight clash is "D-Day" for both fighters, Tyson Fury has warned, as he renewed his verbal feud with his opponent.
Wed, 15 May 2024 21:02:00 +0100
New 'death by dangerous cycling' offence after MPs back law change
Dangerous cycling that causes death could land people up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law.
Wed, 15 May 2024 22:00:00 +0100
Dangerous cycling that causes death could land people up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law.
Wed, 15 May 2024 22:00:00 +0100
UK's largest consumer-owned wind farm powering up this month
The UK's largest consumer-owned wind farm is powering up in Scotland this month.
Thu, 16 May 2024 08:59:00 +0100
The UK's largest consumer-owned wind farm is powering up in Scotland this month.
Thu, 16 May 2024 08:59:00 +0100
Water disease outbreak may last a week - and infected could be ill for a month, expert warns
The outbreak of a waterborne disease in Devon could last at least a week, an expert has told Sky News.
Thu, 16 May 2024 10:18:00 +0100
The outbreak of a waterborne disease in Devon could last at least a week, an expert has told Sky News.
Thu, 16 May 2024 10:18:00 +0100