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

UK faces 'economic catastrophe' unless it adapts to young people 'rewired by smartphones'
The UK is facing an "economic catastrophe" unless it adapts to younger generations who have grown up in a digital world, a former minister has warned.
Sat, 23 May 2026 03:20:00 +0100
The UK is facing an "economic catastrophe" unless it adapts to younger generations who have grown up in a digital world, a former minister has warned.
Sat, 23 May 2026 03:20:00 +0100

Dramatic stoppage-time winner fires Hull back into Premier League
A dramatic stoppage-time winner has propelled Hull City into the Premier League, beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final.
Sat, 23 May 2026 16:41:00 +0100
A dramatic stoppage-time winner has propelled Hull City into the Premier League, beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final.
Sat, 23 May 2026 16:41:00 +0100

Winner of Sycamore Gap tree competition revealed
The winner of a competition to turn wood from the illegally-felled Sycamore Gap tree into an artwork has been announced following a public vote.
Sat, 23 May 2026 07:46:00 +0100
The winner of a competition to turn wood from the illegally-felled Sycamore Gap tree into an artwork has been announced following a public vote.
Sat, 23 May 2026 07:46:00 +0100

Murder investigation launched after man, 60, dies following assault
A 60-year-old man has died more than a week after being injured following an assault in northwest London.
Sat, 23 May 2026 09:47:00 +0100
A 60-year-old man has died more than a week after being injured following an assault in northwest London.
Sat, 23 May 2026 09:47:00 +0100

Man arrested after five 'assaulted and stabbed' in west London
Five men have been assaulted and stabbed in west London, police have said.
Sat, 23 May 2026 13:05:00 +0100
Five men have been assaulted and stabbed in west London, police have said.
Sat, 23 May 2026 13:05:00 +0100


Red Arrows to fly with reduced numbers because of ageing engines
The Red Arrows will fly with just seven aircraft rather than nine for the majority of displays until at least 2030 because their engines are so old, Sky News understands.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:04:00 +0100
The Red Arrows will fly with just seven aircraft rather than nine for the majority of displays until at least 2030 because their engines are so old, Sky News understands.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:04:00 +0100

EasyJet diverts mid-flight after passenger alerts crew to power bank in luggage
An EasyJet flight bound for London was diverted to Rome after concerns were raised over a device in a passenger's luggage.
Sat, 23 May 2026 13:36:00 +0100
An EasyJet flight bound for London was diverted to Rome after concerns were raised over a device in a passenger's luggage.
Sat, 23 May 2026 13:36:00 +0100

Man who killed 'much-loved' grandfather outside pub jailed for 10 years
A man who killed a "much-loved" grandfather after losing a fight outside a pub has been jailed for 10 years for manslaughter.
Fri, 22 May 2026 20:24:00 +0100
A man who killed a "much-loved" grandfather after losing a fight outside a pub has been jailed for 10 years for manslaughter.
Fri, 22 May 2026 20:24:00 +0100

England's omitted XI: The big names who won’t be going to the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has made some ruthless calls in naming his squad for the World Cup this summer.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Thomas Tuchel has made some ruthless calls in naming his squad for the World Cup this summer.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:55:00 +0100