Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK has no plan for defending nation in event of war, military chief reveals
The UK has no plan to defend the nation in the event of war, including how to mobilise the National Health Service to deal with mass casualties, the head of the military has revealed.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0000
The UK has no plan to defend the nation in the event of war, including how to mobilise the National Health Service to deal with mass casualties, the head of the military has revealed.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0000
Four hospital trusts declare 'critical incidents' as flu and norovirus cases surge
Four hospital trusts in southeast England have declared critical incidents due to "significant and sustained pressures" on services after a "surge" in complex A&E admissions.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0000
Four hospital trusts in southeast England have declared critical incidents due to "significant and sustained pressures" on services after a "surge" in complex A&E admissions.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0000
Illegal migrant worker crackdown sees record numbers of raids and arrests
A record number of illegal worker arrests and raids have been carried out by the Home Office in the past 18 months.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:45:00 +0000
A record number of illegal worker arrests and raids have been carried out by the Home Office in the past 18 months.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:45:00 +0000
Thousands without water - all we know so far as 'major incident' declared
Tens of thousands of people across South East England are without water, as Kent County Council (KCC) declared a major incident.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:42:00 +0000
Tens of thousands of people across South East England are without water, as Kent County Council (KCC) declared a major incident.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:42:00 +0000
Reform could offer ever-ambitious Zahawi new route to the top
"He's a serious f****r", was the unvarnished view of one Reform figure about the party's latest high-profile recruit.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:03:00 +0000
"He's a serious f****r", was the unvarnished view of one Reform figure about the party's latest high-profile recruit.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:03:00 +0000
Van driver in police pursuit 'fatally hit mum-of-three who was looking for golf ball'
A van driver in a police pursuit ploughed into a mother-of-three who was looking for her golf ball and then stepped over her body as he fled, a court has heard.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
A van driver in a police pursuit ploughed into a mother-of-three who was looking for her golf ball and then stepped over her body as he fled, a court has heard.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Man who struck and disfigured footballer after throwing seat at game is jailed
A football fan who left one of his players with a serious injury and permanent facial disfigurement after throwing part of a seat on to the pitch has been jailed for 18 months.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:11:00 +0000
A football fan who left one of his players with a serious injury and permanent facial disfigurement after throwing part of a seat on to the pitch has been jailed for 18 months.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:11:00 +0000
Asylum seeker jailed for raping 18-year-old woman
A Kurdish asylum seeker has been jailed for seven years for rape, which the judge said had caused "immense harm" to the victim.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:12:00 +0000
A Kurdish asylum seeker has been jailed for seven years for rape, which the judge said had caused "immense harm" to the victim.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:12:00 +0000
Starmer threatens to 'control' Grok if Elon Musk's X keeps creating sexual images
Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to "control" X's AI chatbot Grok if Elon Musk's social media platform continues to create sexual images of women and children.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to "control" X's AI chatbot Grok if Elon Musk's social media platform continues to create sexual images of women and children.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0000
Your Party hit by new split as Corbyn and Sultana battle for control
Your Party has been hit by a new split as Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana fight for control of its executive committee.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:51:00 +0000
Your Party has been hit by a new split as Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana fight for control of its executive committee.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:51:00 +0000