
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Trump hits out at Prince Harry over Ukraine war comments
Donald Trump has hit out at Prince Harry, saying he "is not speaking for the UK" following comments made by the Duke of Sussex about the US administration during a surprise visit to Ukraine.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0100
Donald Trump has hit out at Prince Harry, saying he "is not speaking for the UK" following comments made by the Duke of Sussex about the US administration during a surprise visit to Ukraine.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0100

The assisted dying bill has failed - this is how it could still become law
The assisted dying bill officially runs out of road today.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
The assisted dying bill officially runs out of road today.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100

BBC axes iconic Football Focus show after 52 years
The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0100
The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0100

Starmer put a 'nuclear bomb' under Mandelson row by sacking Olly Robbins
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to sack Olly Robbins put a "nuclear bomb" under the Mandelson scandal, Harriet Harman has said.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to sack Olly Robbins put a "nuclear bomb" under the Mandelson scandal, Harriet Harman has said.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Asylum seekers found guilty over rape of woman on Brighton beach, including one convicted of murder
Two asylum seekers have been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach while a third, who prosecutors say was convicted of murder in Egypt, filmed the incident.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0100
Two asylum seekers have been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach while a third, who prosecutors say was convicted of murder in Egypt, filmed the incident.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0100

'No offence occurred': Police close Epsom rape investigation
Police have closed their investigation into reports of a rape outside a church in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder, with the force saying that "no sexual offence occurred".
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100
Police have closed their investigation into reports of a rape outside a church in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder, with the force saying that "no sexual offence occurred".
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100

Rapist jailed for life after giving men HIV
A man jailed for multiple rapes and deliberately infecting men with HIV may have more victims, police have warned.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0100
A man jailed for multiple rapes and deliberately infecting men with HIV may have more victims, police have warned.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0100

Medical data of half a million Britons listed for sale on Chinese website, government says
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100

Prince Louis turns eight
The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Louis's birthday with a post to social media.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0100
The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Louis's birthday with a post to social media.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0100

Knife crime in England and Wales drops by 10%
Knife crime in England and Wales has dropped by 10%, new figures show.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0100
Knife crime in England and Wales has dropped by 10%, new figures show.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0100