Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Jail for first offenders sentenced under new Channel crossing law
The first two people to be sentenced under a new offence of endangering others during a Channel crossing have been jailed.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0100
The first two people to be sentenced under a new offence of endangering others during a Channel crossing have been jailed.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0100
Manhunt for prisoner who escaped from van as police release image
Police hunting a man who escaped from a prison van in southeast London have released an image as part of their search.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0100
Police hunting a man who escaped from a prison van in southeast London have released an image as part of their search.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0100
Seven arrested as police investigate fatal stabbing
Police have begun a murder investigation and and made seven arrests after a man was knifed to death in Southall, west London.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:52:00 +0100
Police have begun a murder investigation and and made seven arrests after a man was knifed to death in Southall, west London.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:52:00 +0100
Henry Nowak murder protesters get prison for 'hate crime' violence
Two more men have been jailed for their involvement in the Southampton protest over the police handling of the Henry Nowak murder.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Two more men have been jailed for their involvement in the Southampton protest over the police handling of the Henry Nowak murder.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Growing unease over UK's stuttering efforts to rearm
The UK could yet unveil all – or parts – of a long-delayed investment plan for defence by Friday, but a disagreement on funding is still unresolved, it is understood.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0100
The UK could yet unveil all – or parts – of a long-delayed investment plan for defence by Friday, but a disagreement on funding is still unresolved, it is understood.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0100
The 'ageist' phrases campaigners want you to stop using
Age campaigners are urging people to stop using phrases such as "over the hill" and "stuck in their ways", saying they help "entrench ageism" in society.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0100
Age campaigners are urging people to stop using phrases such as "over the hill" and "stuck in their ways", saying they help "entrench ageism" in society.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0100
Belfast knife attack: Here's what we know so far
A man has been left with significant injuries, including the loss of one eye, after a knife attack in Belfast, while his alleged attacker has appeared in court.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0100
A man has been left with significant injuries, including the loss of one eye, after a knife attack in Belfast, while his alleged attacker has appeared in court.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0100
'Security crisis' as MoD loses hundreds of laptops and phones
More than 1,000 devices have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) since 2024, at a potential cost of more than £1.6m.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0100
More than 1,000 devices have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) since 2024, at a potential cost of more than £1.6m.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0100
'Cutting-edge' cancer treatment to be rolled out by NHS from next week
Thousands of men with prostate cancer will be offered a more targeted radiotherapy by the NHS which requires just five doses.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0100
Thousands of men with prostate cancer will be offered a more targeted radiotherapy by the NHS which requires just five doses.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0100
Ministers plot steel tariffs U-turn after industry pleas | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000