Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Streeting launches new push to prepare UK for emergencies and hostile acts
The government is launching a new push to prepare the UK to be more resilient to any kind of emergency, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has revealed.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0100
The government is launching a new push to prepare the UK to be more resilient to any kind of emergency, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has revealed.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0100
Two named storms to hit UK on consecutive days
The second named storm of the season is set to hit the UK on Saturday, the Met Office has said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0100
The second named storm of the season is set to hit the UK on Saturday, the Met Office has said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0100
Memorial service held for 'extraordinary' broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan
A memorial service has been held for former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan, who died in July after a distinguished career at the top of UK journalism.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0100
A memorial service has been held for former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan, who died in July after a distinguished career at the top of UK journalism.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0100
Police to close major road near airport as investigation into fatal crash continues
A major road near Edinburgh Airport will be closed this weekend as part of ongoing investigation work into a fatal crash.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0100
A major road near Edinburgh Airport will be closed this weekend as part of ongoing investigation work into a fatal crash.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0100
1800s law must be updated to protect 'backbone' of UK - MP
An inadequate law from the 19th century must be strengthened to deter saboteurs from attacking the UK's critical undersea cables and pipelines, a minister has said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0100
An inadequate law from the 19th century must be strengthened to deter saboteurs from attacking the UK's critical undersea cables and pipelines, a minister has said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0100
Woman who died after crash had 'unrelated' injuries
A woman who died following a car crash in South Wales had sustained injuries that were not related to the incident, police have said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A woman who died following a car crash in South Wales had sustained injuries that were not related to the incident, police have said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Three more arrests over Nottingham police officer shooting
Three more people have been arrested over the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:09:00 +0100
Three more people have been arrested over the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:09:00 +0100
Offenders who refuse to attend sentencing will face new penalties
Offenders, including killers, who refuse to attend sentence hearings could be confined to their cell for weeks or lose visiting privileges.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Offenders, including killers, who refuse to attend sentence hearings could be confined to their cell for weeks or lose visiting privileges.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Scrap 'unfair' prescription charges in England, say pharmacies
Pharmacy leaders have called for prescription charges to be scrapped in England.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0100
Pharmacy leaders have called for prescription charges to be scrapped in England.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0100
'Millions' of exploitation attempts since security flaw affecting websites emerged
There have been "millions" of exploitation attempts since a "critical" security flaw affecting websites around the world emerged, according to a major tech company.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0100
There have been "millions" of exploitation attempts since a "critical" security flaw affecting websites around the world emerged, according to a major tech company.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0100