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

Man given 13-month prison sentence for stealing Banksy print
A man has been given a 13-month prison sentence for stealing Banksy's famous Girl With Balloon print from a London gallery.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:27:00 +0000
A man has been given a 13-month prison sentence for stealing Banksy's famous Girl With Balloon print from a London gallery.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:27:00 +0000

Does the government have the power to push through unpopular decisions?
Back in June, it was the U-turn on welfare that raised eyebrows. Now it's a perceived volte-face on tax.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:20:00 +0000
Back in June, it was the U-turn on welfare that raised eyebrows. Now it's a perceived volte-face on tax.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:20:00 +0000

'Incredibly dangerous' sex offender jailed - as police predict hundreds more victims
An "incredibly dangerous" sex offender who drugged his victims and installed spy cameras around his home has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years – as police appeal for hundreds more potential victims to come forward.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:32:00 +0000
An "incredibly dangerous" sex offender who drugged his victims and installed spy cameras around his home has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years – as police appeal for hundreds more potential victims to come forward.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:32:00 +0000

Summer camp leader pleads guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting two boys
A former vet has admitted drugging and sexually assaulting two boys at a summer camp after lacing sweets with sedatives.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:18:00 +0000
A former vet has admitted drugging and sexually assaulting two boys at a summer camp after lacing sweets with sedatives.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:18:00 +0000

Man charged over allegedly wearing military uniform without permission on Remembrance Sunday
A man has been charged over allegedly dressing up as an admiral during a Remembrance Sunday event.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:59:00 +0000
A man has been charged over allegedly dressing up as an admiral during a Remembrance Sunday event.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:59:00 +0000

Nursery worker detained for 10 years for rape and sexual abuse
A nursery worker has been detained for 10 years for rape and sexual abuse against boys as young as three.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:37:00 +0000
A nursery worker has been detained for 10 years for rape and sexual abuse against boys as young as three.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:37:00 +0000

Severe flood warning for 'significant risk to life' as cold weather alert issued
Two severe flood warnings have been issued, meaning a significant risk to life, as a large part of England is put on alert for cold weather from Monday.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000
Two severe flood warnings have been issued, meaning a significant risk to life, as a large part of England is put on alert for cold weather from Monday.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Budget 2025 income tax U-turn: What the hell just happened?
What the hell's just happened?
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:57:00 +0000
What the hell's just happened?
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:57:00 +0000

Tributes paid to 17-year-old girl - as murder investigation under way
Tributes have been paid to a 17-year-old girl - with a murder investigation into her death under way.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:27:00 +0000
Tributes have been paid to a 17-year-old girl - with a murder investigation into her death under way.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:27:00 +0000

TikTok influencer avoids jail after crashing speeding supercar and skipping court
TikTok influencer HSTikkyTokky has avoided jail after crashing a McLaren supercar while speeding, then failing to appear in court for almost a year.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:32:00 +0000
TikTok influencer HSTikkyTokky has avoided jail after crashing a McLaren supercar while speeding, then failing to appear in court for almost a year.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:32:00 +0000