Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Why Britain's most common crime has been poorly investigated for decades
Fraud has never been a police priority because, as one detective explained, it doesn't "bang, bleed or shout" like other crimes. It isn't sexy, is how some cops put it.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0100
Fraud has never been a police priority because, as one detective explained, it doesn't "bang, bleed or shout" like other crimes. It isn't sexy, is how some cops put it.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0100
Met Office warns of heavy snow and power cuts as Storm Dave hits UK
The Met Office has warned that Storm Dave could bring heavy snow and gale-force winds, with power cuts also possible in parts of the UK.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:08:00 +0100
The Met Office has warned that Storm Dave could bring heavy snow and gale-force winds, with power cuts also possible in parts of the UK.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:08:00 +0100
'Am I going to go to prison for this?' Man who found guns outside Sadiq's Khan home reveals initial worry
The man who found a bag of firearms left outside Sir Sadiq Khan's home by armed police officers has said the mayor's security team has "let everyone down".
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0100
The man who found a bag of firearms left outside Sir Sadiq Khan's home by armed police officers has said the mayor's security team has "let everyone down".
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0100
Arrests made after teenager killed in crash
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a teenager was killed in Bedfordshire, police said.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0100
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a teenager was killed in Bedfordshire, police said.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0100
Boy, 17, among two more arrested on suspicion of murder after collision involving pedestrian
Two more people – including a 17-year-old boy – have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following a collision in Barnsley.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0100
Two more people – including a 17-year-old boy – have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following a collision in Barnsley.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0100
'It beggars belief': UK military reveal locations inside sensitive bases through exercise app
A Conservative MP has said it "beggars belief" that UK military personnel have revealed their locations inside sensitive military bases via the Strava exercise app.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:16:00 +0100
A Conservative MP has said it "beggars belief" that UK military personnel have revealed their locations inside sensitive military bases via the Strava exercise app.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:16:00 +0100
Three in court over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances as additional arrest made
Two young men and a 17-year-old boy have been remanded in custody after appearing in court over an arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in Golders Green.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Two young men and a 17-year-old boy have been remanded in custody after appearing in court over an arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in Golders Green.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Boy, 14, shot dead in London - as three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder
A 14-year-old boy shot dead in London has been named as Eghosa Ogbebor.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
A 14-year-old boy shot dead in London has been named as Eghosa Ogbebor.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime
Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0100
Police release picture of man wanted over alleged rape at railway station
Police investigating the alleged rape of a woman at a railway station have released the name and a picture of a man detectives want to talk to.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:38:00 +0100
Police investigating the alleged rape of a woman at a railway station have released the name and a picture of a man detectives want to talk to.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:38:00 +0100