Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Labour MPs hit out at 'definite manifesto breach'
The Labour government is facing accusations of two manifesto breaches in as many days after turning its back on a promise to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one in a job.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +0000
The Labour government is facing accusations of two manifesto breaches in as many days after turning its back on a promise to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one in a job.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +0000
Reeves told she must 'make the case' for controversial tax move
Rachel Reeves needs to "make the case" to voters that extending the freeze on personal income thresholds was the "fairest" way to increase taxes, Baroness Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:11:00 +0000
Rachel Reeves needs to "make the case" to voters that extending the freeze on personal income thresholds was the "fairest" way to increase taxes, Baroness Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:11:00 +0000
Bar owner laments 'catastrophic' nutcracker theft
The manager of an Edinburgh cocktail bar will speak to police today over the "catastrophic" theft of an eight-foot tall nutcracker figure from outside his venue.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:26:00 +0000
The manager of an Edinburgh cocktail bar will speak to police today over the "catastrophic" theft of an eight-foot tall nutcracker figure from outside his venue.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:26:00 +0000
NHS screening programme for prostate cancer could come one step closer today
An NHS screening programme for prostate cancer could come one step closer if it's backed today by a key committee that advises the government.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:29:00 +0000
An NHS screening programme for prostate cancer could come one step closer if it's backed today by a key committee that advises the government.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:29:00 +0000
Police find illegal drugs stash after drone squad tracks e-bike with young child on board
Police uncovered a large stash of heroin and crack cocaine after tracking a suspicious e-bike carrying a 10-year-old boy.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:47:00 +0000
Police uncovered a large stash of heroin and crack cocaine after tracking a suspicious e-bike carrying a 10-year-old boy.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:47:00 +0000
Chancellor has backloaded the worst of the budget - and it's a gamble
Day two after a budget is always an important moment.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:45:00 +0000
Day two after a budget is always an important moment.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:45:00 +0000
Girl, 12, who died after being found unresponsive at psychiatric unit failed on multiple levels, inquest finds
A 12-year-old girl who died after an incident of self-harm was failed on multiple levels, an inquest jury has found.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:12:00 +0000
A 12-year-old girl who died after an incident of self-harm was failed on multiple levels, an inquest jury has found.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:12:00 +0000
Man arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with attack at Heaton Park synagogue
A man has been arrested at an airport as part of the investigation into the terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:29:00 +0000
A man has been arrested at an airport as part of the investigation into the terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:29:00 +0000
Home nation FAs release more details as Women’s World Cup bid is launched
The football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have officially launched and released more details about their joint bid for the 2035 Women's World Cup.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:52:00 +0000
The football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have officially launched and released more details about their joint bid for the 2035 Women's World Cup.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:52:00 +0000
Sally Rooney tells court new books may not be published in UK due to Palestine Action ban
Irish author Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may not be able to publish new books in the UK, and may have to withdraw previous titles from sale, because of the ban on Palestine Action.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:46:00 +0000
Irish author Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may not be able to publish new books in the UK, and may have to withdraw previous titles from sale, because of the ban on Palestine Action.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:46:00 +0000