Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Starmer hails China reset a success - but not everyone is convinced
Keir Starmer describes himself as a "British pragmatist" who takes a "common sense" approach. When it comes to global affairs, and domestic ones too, he isn't one to grandstand, he'd rather try to get things done.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:59:00 +0000
Keir Starmer describes himself as a "British pragmatist" who takes a "common sense" approach. When it comes to global affairs, and domestic ones too, he isn't one to grandstand, he'd rather try to get things done.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:59:00 +0000
Epstein sent thousands of pounds to Mandelson's husband, files show
Jeffrey Epstein wired thousands of pounds after Lord Peter Mandelson's husband asked him to pay for his osteopathy course fees, according to emails included in newly released Epstein files.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0000
Jeffrey Epstein wired thousands of pounds after Lord Peter Mandelson's husband asked him to pay for his osteopathy course fees, according to emails included in newly released Epstein files.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0000
New Epstein files offer level of insight we never expected
This is the kind of detail Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson never wanted us to see. It's embarrassing and exposing.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:10:00 +0000
This is the kind of detail Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson never wanted us to see. It's embarrassing and exposing.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:10:00 +0000
'Robots listening to robots': How AI music fraudsters are taking cash from real musicians
The moment you make your first AI music track can feel quite magical, especially if you are as profoundly unmusical as me.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The moment you make your first AI music track can feel quite magical, especially if you are as profoundly unmusical as me.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Epstein files: The key findings so far
More than three million pages related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are being released, the US Department of Justice has announced.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:34:00 +0000
More than three million pages related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are being released, the US Department of Justice has announced.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:34:00 +0000
Father 'wants answers' after five-month-old son was fed now-recalled baby formula
A father whose son needed hospital treatment after being fed a now-recalled batch of Nestle baby formula has told Sky News he wants "answers" after putting his "faith and trust" in the brand.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:21:00 +0000
A father whose son needed hospital treatment after being fed a now-recalled batch of Nestle baby formula has told Sky News he wants "answers" after putting his "faith and trust" in the brand.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:21:00 +0000
High hopes for Team GB as they target best-ever medal haul at Winter Olympics
Team GB have perhaps their highest hopes yet as they head to Italy for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this week.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Team GB have perhaps their highest hopes yet as they head to Italy for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this week.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
England cricketer Harry Brook 'regrets' saying he was alone during nightclub incident
England's white-ball cricket captain Harry Brook has backtracked over his account of an incident with a nightclub bouncer.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:21:00 +0000
England's white-ball cricket captain Harry Brook has backtracked over his account of an incident with a nightclub bouncer.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:21:00 +0000
Prison officer told inmate 'I'm literally praying to have your babies', court hears
A prison officer told an inmate "I'm literally praying to have your babies" and she smuggled contraband materials into jail for him, a court has heard.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:39:00 +0000
A prison officer told an inmate "I'm literally praying to have your babies" and she smuggled contraband materials into jail for him, a court has heard.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:39:00 +0000
Leading UK hospital under 'rapid but thorough' review
One of the country's leading neuroscience units is under urgent review following concerns about the service.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:06:00 +0000
One of the country's leading neuroscience units is under urgent review following concerns about the service.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:06:00 +0000