Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Murdered Sara Sharif should never have been in care of father and stepmother, damning report finds
A damning independent report into the failings by the various authorities who came into contact with Sara Sharif has said the 10-year-old should never have been placed in the care of her father and stepmother, describing the killers as a "lethal combination".
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:59:00 +0000
A damning independent report into the failings by the various authorities who came into contact with Sara Sharif has said the 10-year-old should never have been placed in the care of her father and stepmother, describing the killers as a "lethal combination".
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:59:00 +0000
Amber weather warning issued for parts of UK - as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain
An amber weather warning has been issued as Storm Claudia looks set to batter parts of the UK on Friday.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:50:00 +0000
An amber weather warning has been issued as Storm Claudia looks set to batter parts of the UK on Friday.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:50:00 +0000
Duchess of Edinburgh tours world's oldest river gunboat, built in UK, during Peru visit
The Duchess of Edinburgh toured the world's oldest river gunboat, which was built in the UK over 100 years ago, on the second day of her visit to Peru.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:14:00 +0000
The Duchess of Edinburgh toured the world's oldest river gunboat, which was built in the UK over 100 years ago, on the second day of her visit to Peru.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:14:00 +0000
The extraordinary impact of a crime on UK growth
We'll get to the actual economics in a moment - to the questions of why the economy is flatlining and what it means for Rachel Reeves' forthcoming budget. But before that, let's take a moment to ponder something rather extraordinary.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000
We'll get to the actual economics in a moment - to the questions of why the economy is flatlining and what it means for Rachel Reeves' forthcoming budget. But before that, let's take a moment to ponder something rather extraordinary.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000
Investigation demanded into Keir Starmer's comms chief's lobbying links
Sir Keir Starmer's communications chief Tim Allan owns a minority stake in a lobbying firm and still discusses government activity with a senior consultant at the company, Sky News can reveal.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer's communications chief Tim Allan owns a minority stake in a lobbying firm and still discusses government activity with a senior consultant at the company, Sky News can reveal.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +0000
Economic growth slowed to just 0.1% in third quarter, figures show
The UK's economic slowdown gathered further momentum during the third quarter of the year with growth of just 0.1%, according to an early official estimate that makes horrific reading for the chancellor.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:59:00 +0000
The UK's economic slowdown gathered further momentum during the third quarter of the year with growth of just 0.1%, according to an early official estimate that makes horrific reading for the chancellor.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:59:00 +0000
Scottish government owes legal bill after losing definition of a woman battle
The Scottish government and For Women Scotland's long-running legal battle over the definition of a woman is yet to come to a close.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
The Scottish government and For Women Scotland's long-running legal battle over the definition of a woman is yet to come to a close.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Suspects in court charged with murder after man's body found in field
Two suspects have appeared in court charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice after the body of a man was found in an Inverclyde field.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:25:00 +0000
Two suspects have appeared in court charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice after the body of a man was found in an Inverclyde field.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:25:00 +0000
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped
Police and crime commissioner (PCC) roles are to be abolished, it has been announced.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Police and crime commissioner (PCC) roles are to be abolished, it has been announced.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Bonds announcement a 'proud day for Scotland', says Swinney
The announcement of plans to issue Scottish government bonds is a "very proud day for Scotland", First Minister John Swinney has said.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:43:00 +0000
The announcement of plans to issue Scottish government bonds is a "very proud day for Scotland", First Minister John Swinney has said.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:43:00 +0000