Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Starmer and Reeves in U-turn over income tax
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped plans to break their manifesto pledge and raise income tax rates in a massive U-turn less than two weeks from the budget.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:29:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped plans to break their manifesto pledge and raise income tax rates in a massive U-turn less than two weeks from the budget.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:29:00 +0000
Sweeping immigration reforms to be announced - as home secretary vows to end UK's 'excessive generosity'
The home secretary is set to unveil sweeping reforms to tackle illegal immigration, as she considers potential changes to human rights law.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:10:00 +0000
The home secretary is set to unveil sweeping reforms to tackle illegal immigration, as she considers potential changes to human rights law.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:10:00 +0000
Flood and 'do not travel' warnings issued for parts of UK
An amber weather warning has been issued for parts of England and Wales today, as Storm Claudia prepares to bring heavy downpours and potential flooding.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:50:00 +0000
An amber weather warning has been issued for parts of England and Wales today, as Storm Claudia prepares to bring heavy downpours and potential flooding.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:50:00 +0000
Ed's life changed in the blink of an eye. She's using her final weeks to make her voice heard
Sitting in her favourite armchair, looking out at the autumnal colours in the field, Ed is blunt about her situation.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:40:00 +0000
Sitting in her favourite armchair, looking out at the autumnal colours in the field, Ed is blunt about her situation.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:40:00 +0000
'Staggering' 20-year fall in domestic UK flights - here's why
The number of domestic UK flights has more than halved over the past 20 years, even as global air travel continues to grow.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +0000
The number of domestic UK flights has more than halved over the past 20 years, even as global air travel continues to grow.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +0000
Fans warned of detention risk if they go to US for World Cup
The wife of British journalist Sami Hamdi, who was held for more than a fortnight by US immigration, has issued a stark warning to football fans travelling to the 2026 World Cup about the risk of being detained.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:42:00 +0000
The wife of British journalist Sami Hamdi, who was held for more than a fortnight by US immigration, has issued a stark warning to football fans travelling to the 2026 World Cup about the risk of being detained.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:42:00 +0000
BBC tells Trump it won't pay compensation over speech edit
The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of a speech in a Panorama programme, but won't pay compensation.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:30:00 +0000
The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of a speech in a Panorama programme, but won't pay compensation.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:30:00 +0000
Starmer now 'more likely' to face leadership challenge after Streeting briefing row
Sir Keir Starmer is now "more likely" to face a leadership challenge and the briefing war between Number 10 and Wes Streeting may have "pulled the plug" on his time office, Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:28:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer is now "more likely" to face a leadership challenge and the briefing war between Number 10 and Wes Streeting may have "pulled the plug" on his time office, Harriet Harman has said.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:28:00 +0000
MoD hasn't done enough to prevent further data breaches following Afghan leak, MPs say
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has not done enough to stop further data breaches, MPs have warned, after the personal details of thousands of Afghans applying to move to the UK were leaked.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:18:00 +0000
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has not done enough to stop further data breaches, MPs have warned, after the personal details of thousands of Afghans applying to move to the UK were leaked.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:18:00 +0000