Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Inflation slows to 3.6% but food costs shoot upwards
The rate of inflation has eased to 3.6%, according to official figures that make for better reading for the economy and chancellor ahead of the budget.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:46:00 +0000
The rate of inflation has eased to 3.6%, according to official figures that make for better reading for the economy and chancellor ahead of the budget.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:46:00 +0000
UK plan to defend itself from invasion moving at 'glacial' pace
The UK lacks a national plan to defend itself from attack and is moving at a "glacial" pace to fix the problem despite threats from Russia and China, a report by MPs has warned.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:04:00 +0000
The UK lacks a national plan to defend itself from attack and is moving at a "glacial" pace to fix the problem despite threats from Russia and China, a report by MPs has warned.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:04:00 +0000
Man charged with further offences following Huntingdon train stabbing
A man has been charged with further offences following a mass train stabbing in Huntingdon earlier this month.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:04:00 +0000
A man has been charged with further offences following a mass train stabbing in Huntingdon earlier this month.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:04:00 +0000
Scientists sound alarm over ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a leading cause of a "chronic disease pandemic" linked to worsening diets, experts have warned.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:16:00 +0000
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a leading cause of a "chronic disease pandemic" linked to worsening diets, experts have warned.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:16:00 +0000
Best and worst parcel delivery companies revealed
The best and worst delivery companies have been revealed in new research by Citizens Advice.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:51:00 +0000
The best and worst delivery companies have been revealed in new research by Citizens Advice.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:51:00 +0000
British woman killed in Chile snowstorm
A British woman is among five people who died after severe weather struck Chile's Patagonia region, officials have confirmed.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:53:00 +0000
A British woman is among five people who died after severe weather struck Chile's Patagonia region, officials have confirmed.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:53:00 +0000
Weather warnings in place as parts of UK hit by heavy snow
Amber and yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the country, with some parts already hit by freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:13:00 +0000
Amber and yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the country, with some parts already hit by freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:13:00 +0000
Police probing 'unexplained' death of 11-year-old schoolgirl
An investigation has been launched into the "unexplained" death of an 11-year-old girl.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:57:00 +0000
An investigation has been launched into the "unexplained" death of an 11-year-old girl.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:57:00 +0000
Russian spy ship currently on edge of UK waters, warns defence secretary
A Russian spy ship is currently on the edge of UK waters, the defence secretary has announced.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:43:00 +0000
A Russian spy ship is currently on the edge of UK waters, the defence secretary has announced.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:43:00 +0000
China says it has 'no interest' in spying on UK following latest accusations
China's foreign ministry has hit back at what it called "unfounded" accusations of spying in Westminster, saying it has "no interest" in gathering intelligence on the UK.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:12:00 +0000
China's foreign ministry has hit back at what it called "unfounded" accusations of spying in Westminster, saying it has "no interest" in gathering intelligence on the UK.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:12:00 +0000