Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Romanian grooming gang boss offered £1,500 to leave UK while awaiting trial for 10 rapes
The ringleader of a Romanian grooming gang was offered £1,500 by the Home Office to be deported while he was in prison awaiting trial for 10 rapes, a Sky News investigation has found.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0000
The ringleader of a Romanian grooming gang was offered £1,500 by the Home Office to be deported while he was in prison awaiting trial for 10 rapes, a Sky News investigation has found.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0000
Former police officer David Carrick given 37th life sentence over sex offences
Former Met Police officer and serial rapist David Carrick has been handed his 37th life sentence after he was found guilty of more sex offences.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000
Former Met Police officer and serial rapist David Carrick has been handed his 37th life sentence after he was found guilty of more sex offences.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0000
Deadline day for Andrew to respond to Epstein inquiry
They've said they are offering him an opportunity to tell them everything, once and for all.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:08:00 +0000
They've said they are offering him an opportunity to tell them everything, once and for all.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:08:00 +0000
Police officer tells trial of 'terror' at being 'chased by a man with chainsaw'
A Police Scotland officer has told a court he was "terrified" when he allegedly found himself being chased by a man wielding a chainsaw.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:03:00 +0000
A Police Scotland officer has told a court he was "terrified" when he allegedly found himself being chased by a man wielding a chainsaw.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:03:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer preparing for trip to China in the new year, Sky News understands
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a likely visit to China in the new year, Sky News understands.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:34:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a likely visit to China in the new year, Sky News understands.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:34:00 +0000
Novels have survived plenty of revolutions before - but could this one be different?
The novel has survived the industrial revolution, radio, television, and the internet. Now it's facing artificial intelligence - and novelists are worried.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:38:00 +0000
The novel has survived the industrial revolution, radio, television, and the internet. Now it's facing artificial intelligence - and novelists are worried.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:38:00 +0000
Warning shot could be fired at Russia 'spy ship', says ex-MI6 boss
A former head of MI6 has told Sky News the Navy may be forced to "fire a warning shot" or "cut off" a Russian spy ship loitering off northern Scotland.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:16:00 +0000
A former head of MI6 has told Sky News the Navy may be forced to "fire a warning shot" or "cut off" a Russian spy ship loitering off northern Scotland.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:16:00 +0000
BBC Children in Need chief resigns after seriously injuring cyclist in crash
The chair of BBC Children in Need has resigned within a month of his appointment after being convicted of causing serious injury through careless driving.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:31:00 +0000
The chair of BBC Children in Need has resigned within a month of his appointment after being convicted of causing serious injury through careless driving.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:31:00 +0000
All four UK governments 'failed to appreciate' scale of COVID pandemic threat - inquiry finds
All four UK governments failed to appreciate the scale of the threat posed by COVID-19 or the urgency of the response the pandemic required, a damning report published on Thursday has claimed.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000
All four UK governments failed to appreciate the scale of the threat posed by COVID-19 or the urgency of the response the pandemic required, a damning report published on Thursday has claimed.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000
The Stone Roses bassist Mani dies
The Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield has died at the age of 63, his family has said.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:40:00 +0000
The Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield has died at the age of 63, his family has said.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:40:00 +0000