Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The Maradona effect: Bank of England's banking on markets to prevent rate hikes
I realise the World Cup is over and, more to the point, no-one particularly wants to hear any more about the Argentinian football team, but indulge me for a moment
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:26:00 +0100
I realise the World Cup is over and, more to the point, no-one particularly wants to hear any more about the Argentinian football team, but indulge me for a moment
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:26:00 +0100
The extraordinary fake grooming scandal - and evidence pointing to some truth beneath the deceit
The case of Ellie Williams and the fake grooming scandal is one of the most extraordinary stories I have ever worked on.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The case of Ellie Williams and the fake grooming scandal is one of the most extraordinary stories I have ever worked on.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Eddie Howe in shock exit at Newcastle United
Newcastle United's Eddie Howe has left his job as head coach, Sky Sports understands.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Newcastle United's Eddie Howe has left his job as head coach, Sky Sports understands.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Mother and paedophile boyfriend jailed for murdering her two-year-old daughter
A woman and her boyfriend have been jailed for life for murdering her two-year-old daughter after weeks of abuse.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0100
A woman and her boyfriend have been jailed for life for murdering her two-year-old daughter after weeks of abuse.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0100
UK heatwave-linked deaths over two months nearly double total for previous year
Deaths in Britain linked to heat over May and June this year were almost double the entire figure for 2025, new data has revealed.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0100
Deaths in Britain linked to heat over May and June this year were almost double the entire figure for 2025, new data has revealed.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:46:00 +0100
Joe Root to begin second stint as England Test captain
Joe Root is to return as England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Joe Root is to return as England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Four migrants die after trying to cross English Channel
Four migrants have died after trying to cross the English Channel - a day after one of the busiest days for crossings this year.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Four migrants have died after trying to cross the English Channel - a day after one of the busiest days for crossings this year.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Police watchdog investigating force's actions in lead-up to woman's murder
Scotland's police watchdog is investigating the force's actions in the lead-up to the murder of a woman who is believed to have been killed by her ex-partner.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0100
Scotland's police watchdog is investigating the force's actions in the lead-up to the murder of a woman who is believed to have been killed by her ex-partner.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0100
Fresh appeal in search for missing man who vanished two years ago
Police have issued a fresh appeal in the search for a missing man who vanished two years ago.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:33:00 +0100
Police have issued a fresh appeal in the search for a missing man who vanished two years ago.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:33:00 +0100
Paul McCartney shortlisted for major music prize for first time
He's won Grammys, Brits and even has an Oscar - now Sir Paul McCartney has a Mercury Prize nomination to add to his list of accolades.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0100
He's won Grammys, Brits and even has an Oscar - now Sir Paul McCartney has a Mercury Prize nomination to add to his list of accolades.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0100