Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
First subjects for new V-level qualification revealed
Students in England will be able to take a new qualification known as V-levels from 2027, under major reforms designed to give teenagers more flexibility in how they study after GCSEs.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0000
Students in England will be able to take a new qualification known as V-levels from 2027, under major reforms designed to give teenagers more flexibility in how they study after GCSEs.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0000
Rethink plans for jury trials, thousands of lawyers tell Starmer
More than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:25:00 +0000
More than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:25:00 +0000
Taxpayers could fund funeral for Soham murderer Ian Huntley
Taxpayers could pay towards the costs of Ian Huntley's cremation or funeral, unless his family makes alternative arrangements.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0000
Taxpayers could pay towards the costs of Ian Huntley's cremation or funeral, unless his family makes alternative arrangements.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0000
New definition of anti-Muslim hate announced by government
The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0000
The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0000
RAF jets shoot down drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain
Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0000
Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0000
Nine arrested over disorder after Rangers v Celtic match - with number expected to rise
Nine people have been arrested after clashes between fans broke out when Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0000
Nine people have been arrested after clashes between fans broke out when Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0000
The Royal Family knows the world is watching - but it can't control the Epstein scandal
At a time when there is so much attention around the Royal Family, this was going to be a significant day.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0000
At a time when there is so much attention around the Royal Family, this was going to be a significant day.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0000
The planet just got incredibly close to breaching landmark global warming target
Earth experienced its fifth-warmest February on record last month - with temperatures at 1.49C above pre-industrial levels, scientists have said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0000
Earth experienced its fifth-warmest February on record last month - with temperatures at 1.49C above pre-industrial levels, scientists have said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0000
Gerry Adams appears to wear bulletproof vest for court appearance
Gerry Adams was "directly responsible for and complicit" in the decisions made by the Provisional IRA to detonate bombs on the British mainland, the High Court has heard.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:40:00 +0000
Gerry Adams was "directly responsible for and complicit" in the decisions made by the Provisional IRA to detonate bombs on the British mainland, the High Court has heard.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:40:00 +0000
British teen Sky Brown is skateboarding world champion again
British teenager Sky Brown has become the new skateboarding world champion, after previously claiming the title aged 14.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0000
British teenager Sky Brown has become the new skateboarding world champion, after previously claiming the title aged 14.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0000