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

Royal Navy intercepts Russian warship and tanker
A Royal Navy patrol ship has intercepted two Russian vessels off the UK coast, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:38:00 +0000
A Royal Navy patrol ship has intercepted two Russian vessels off the UK coast, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:38:00 +0000

Eight men arrested after attempted murder of couple in their 60s
Eight men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a couple in Newcastle, police have said.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:53:00 +0000
Eight men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a couple in Newcastle, police have said.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:53:00 +0000

'A real moral failing': Synagogue members still don't feel safe weeks after attack
Sitting on the benches inside the synagogue, just metres from where last month's attack in Manchester began to unfold, chairman Alan Levy remembers it like it was yesterday.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:36:00 +0000
Sitting on the benches inside the synagogue, just metres from where last month's attack in Manchester began to unfold, chairman Alan Levy remembers it like it was yesterday.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:36:00 +0000

Hundreds protest against army barracks plan for asylum seekers
Hundreds of people have protested against plans to move asylum seekers to an army training camp - as speakers encouraged people to "form patrols" and stop paying council tax.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:34:00 +0000
Hundreds of people have protested against plans to move asylum seekers to an army training camp - as speakers encouraged people to "form patrols" and stop paying council tax.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:34:00 +0000

Starmer 'absolutely' wants Rayner back in cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer has said he "absolutely" wants Angela Rayner back in his cabinet after she resigned for failing to pay the correct amount of stamp duty.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:59:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has said he "absolutely" wants Angela Rayner back in his cabinet after she resigned for failing to pay the correct amount of stamp duty.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:59:00 +0000

Tributes paid to mental health charity worker - as girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder bailed
A woman who died in Swindon has been remembered as an "incredible person" and "caring" colleague - as a 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder was bailed.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0000
A woman who died in Swindon has been remembered as an "incredible person" and "caring" colleague - as a 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder was bailed.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0000

Israeli football fan ban for Villa game 'based on false hooligan claims'
West Midlands Police has defended the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending an Aston Villa match after it was claimed that false intelligence was used.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:12:00 +0000
West Midlands Police has defended the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending an Aston Villa match after it was claimed that false intelligence was used.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:12:00 +0000

Titanic passenger's watch sold for record sum
A gold pocket watch that belonged to an elderly couple who drowned as the Titanic sunk has sold for a record-breaking £1.78m at auction.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:19:00 +0000
A gold pocket watch that belonged to an elderly couple who drowned as the Titanic sunk has sold for a record-breaking £1.78m at auction.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:19:00 +0000

Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years
Rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the government has announced.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:23:00 +0000
Rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the government has announced.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:23:00 +0000

Chancellor vows to 'grip the cost of living' - despite expectation of tax rises in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "grip the cost of living" in the budget next week.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:05:00 +0000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "grip the cost of living" in the budget next week.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:05:00 +0000