
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Amelie McCann says 'stalker' sent edited images to 'prove' she was Madeleine
Madeleine McCann's sister has said her family's alleged stalker sent "creepy" messages about "flashbacks" and edited images to try to show a family resemblance.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:43:00 +0100
Madeleine McCann's sister has said her family's alleged stalker sent "creepy" messages about "flashbacks" and edited images to try to show a family resemblance.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:43:00 +0100

Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:20:00 +0100
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:20:00 +0100

Man arrested and released over Manchester synagogue attack is rearrested at city's airport
A man who was arrested and released without charge over the Manchester synagogue attack has been rearrested at the city's airport.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:57:00 +0100
A man who was arrested and released without charge over the Manchester synagogue attack has been rearrested at the city's airport.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:57:00 +0100

Phones creating 'epidemic of disconnection' in families, says Kate
The Princess of Wales has said smartphones and computer screens create "an epidemic of disconnection" within families.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:29:00 +0100
The Princess of Wales has said smartphones and computer screens create "an epidemic of disconnection" within families.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:29:00 +0100

Murderer jailed for attacking man with 'napalm cocktail' before stabbing him in heart
A murderer who threw "prison napalm" over a man before stabbing him in the heart has been jailed for at least 20 years.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:27:00 +0100
A murderer who threw "prison napalm" over a man before stabbing him in the heart has been jailed for at least 20 years.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:27:00 +0100

Customers of five water firms are facing higher than expected hikes to bills
Customers of five water firms are facing higher than expected rises to their inflation-busting bills after the companies disputed limits imposed by the industry regulator.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:08:00 +0100
Customers of five water firms are facing higher than expected rises to their inflation-busting bills after the companies disputed limits imposed by the industry regulator.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:08:00 +0100

Man who stabbed 16-year-old Syrian refugee in neck after he brushed past his girlfriend found guilty of murder
A man who stabbed a 16-year-old Syrian refugee in the neck after he brushed past his girlfriend has been found guilty of murder.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +0100
A man who stabbed a 16-year-old Syrian refugee in the neck after he brushed past his girlfriend has been found guilty of murder.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +0100

Post Office scandal compensation shake-up and new redress body revealed
Post Office IT scandal compensation schemes are to be improved and victims' legal advice to be funded , according to the government which may create an independent body to handle similar miscarriages of justice in future.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:37:00 +0100
Post Office IT scandal compensation schemes are to be improved and victims' legal advice to be funded , according to the government which may create an independent body to handle similar miscarriages of justice in future.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:37:00 +0100

Islamic State supporter 'hero-worshipped' mastermind of 2015 Paris attacks, court told
An Islamic State supporter was said to have "hero-worshipped" the mastermind of the 2015 Paris attacks, a court has heard.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:37:00 +0100
An Islamic State supporter was said to have "hero-worshipped" the mastermind of the 2015 Paris attacks, a court has heard.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:37:00 +0100

Ringleaders of car theft gang who stole more than £2m worth of cars are jailed
The ringleaders of a "highly sophisticated" car theft gang who stole 107 high-value vehicles worth more than £2m over an eight-month period have been jailed.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:03:00 +0100
The ringleaders of a "highly sophisticated" car theft gang who stole 107 high-value vehicles worth more than £2m over an eight-month period have been jailed.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:03:00 +0100