Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Why Starmer's reset moment with China 'carries consequence'
Keir Starmer's January has been the stuff of nightmares.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:25:00 +0000
Keir Starmer's January has been the stuff of nightmares.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:25:00 +0000
Boy, 14, charged over fatal e-scooter crash
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a youngster died following a crash between the e-scooter they were riding and a car.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +0000
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a youngster died following a crash between the e-scooter they were riding and a car.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +0000
Crowds gather in Shetland for world-famous fire festival
Crowds have gathered in Shetland for the world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:22:00 +0000
Crowds have gathered in Shetland for the world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:22:00 +0000
'What do you want from me?' Captain in fatal ship collision asks prosecutor
A captain has been confronted in a trial over the "serious and obvious" risk of death posed when his container ship collided with an anchored US oil tanker.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +0000
A captain has been confronted in a trial over the "serious and obvious" risk of death posed when his container ship collided with an anchored US oil tanker.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +0000
Rapper jailed after man shot in head, mouth and body in drive-by attack
A rapper has been jailed for at least 24 years for a drive-by attack in which a man was shot six times but managed to drag himself back to his flat.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:31:00 +0000
A rapper has been jailed for at least 24 years for a drive-by attack in which a man was shot six times but managed to drag himself back to his flat.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:31:00 +0000
Sir Idris Elba caught speeding on moped
Actor and scooter enthusiast Sir Idris Elba has been slapped with a fine for going more than 20mph on his moped.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:55:00 +0000
Actor and scooter enthusiast Sir Idris Elba has been slapped with a fine for going more than 20mph on his moped.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:55:00 +0000
Rwanda suing UK over scrapped deportation scheme
Rwanda is suing the UK for failing to formally terminate the controversial agreement.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0000
Rwanda is suing the UK for failing to formally terminate the controversial agreement.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0000
Hundreds of jobs lost as Revolution bars owner enters administration
Nearly 600 jobs have been lost after the owner of Revolution bars went into administration.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:32:00 +0000
Nearly 600 jobs have been lost after the owner of Revolution bars went into administration.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:32:00 +0000
Pubs and music venues to be given business rates bailout after govt U-turn
A U-turn by the Treasury will see pubs and music venues across England and Wales handed temporary relief from the worst of planned rises to business rates.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:08:00 +0000
A U-turn by the Treasury will see pubs and music venues across England and Wales handed temporary relief from the worst of planned rises to business rates.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:08:00 +0000
Scottish govt vows to release 'Salmond files' but refuses to set date as it faces legal action over delay
The Scottish government has vowed to release the "Salmond files" but is refusing to set a date as it faces legal action over the delay.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:59:00 +0000
The Scottish government has vowed to release the "Salmond files" but is refusing to set a date as it faces legal action over the delay.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:59:00 +0000