Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK has seen longest period without migrants arriving on small boats since 2018, figures show
There have been no migrant arrivals in small boats crossing the Channel for 28 days, according to Home Office figures.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:02:00 +0000
There have been no migrant arrivals in small boats crossing the Channel for 28 days, according to Home Office figures.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:02:00 +0000
King reveals cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year
The King has revealed that, thanks to early diagnosis, his cancer treatment can be reduced in the new year.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0000
The King has revealed that, thanks to early diagnosis, his cancer treatment can be reduced in the new year.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0000
Two dead after reports of explosion in garden of house
Two people have died following reports of an explosion in a garden.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:57:00 +0000
Two people have died following reports of an explosion in a garden.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:57:00 +0000
'Danger to life' warning as heavy rain and floods set to hit parts of UK
Forecasters have warned of a "danger to life" from fast-flowing rivers as heavy rain and flooding are predicted to hit parts of the UK this weekend.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:43:00 +0000
Forecasters have warned of a "danger to life" from fast-flowing rivers as heavy rain and flooding are predicted to hit parts of the UK this weekend.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:43:00 +0000
Open border immigration 'not pragmatic right now', says Green Party leader
Greens leader Zack Polanski has rejected claims his party would push for open borders on immigration, telling Sky News it is "not a pragmatic" solution for a world in "turmoil".
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Greens leader Zack Polanski has rejected claims his party would push for open borders on immigration, telling Sky News it is "not a pragmatic" solution for a world in "turmoil".
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Next plots swoop on family-owned shoe chain Russell & Bromley
Next, the high street fashion giant, is plotting a swoop on Russell & Bromley, the 145 year-old shoe retailer.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0000
Next, the high street fashion giant, is plotting a swoop on Russell & Bromley, the 145 year-old shoe retailer.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0000
'An enigma' to the end: John le Carré's son on his father - and how his legacy lives on
Writing 26 books and a memoir in his lifetime, John le Carré is widely considered to be one of the best spy novelists of all time.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Writing 26 books and a memoir in his lifetime, John le Carré is widely considered to be one of the best spy novelists of all time.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
'Beyond belief' that resident doctors could strike amid 'super flu' outbreak, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer has called on resident doctors to accept a deal to prevent "reckless" strikes next week, describing it as "beyond belief" that they would go ahead amid a "super flu" outbreak.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:32:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has called on resident doctors to accept a deal to prevent "reckless" strikes next week, describing it as "beyond belief" that they would go ahead amid a "super flu" outbreak.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:32:00 +0000
Judge 'haunted' by victim as Eastern European grooming gang is jailed
Five men who were part of an Eastern European grooming gang, targeting teenage girls in Gateshead, have been jailed.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:33:00 +0000
Five men who were part of an Eastern European grooming gang, targeting teenage girls in Gateshead, have been jailed.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:33:00 +0000
Man found guilty of murdering wife in rare retrial after child comes forward with new evidence
A 52-year-old carpenter from Surrey has been found guilty of murdering his wife in a rare retrial, eight years after being acquitted.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:34:00 +0000
A 52-year-old carpenter from Surrey has been found guilty of murdering his wife in a rare retrial, eight years after being acquitted.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:34:00 +0000