Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK 'won't back down' in row with Elon Musk's X over Grok sex images, says PM
Elon Musk's X is acting to comply with UK safety laws and the government "won't back down", Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:32:00 +0000
Elon Musk's X is acting to comply with UK safety laws and the government "won't back down", Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:32:00 +0000
The government invited us on an immigration raid. There were two arrests, they both walked free
Three vans roll out of a car park in Croydon. Inside, South London’s immigration enforcement team have a list of targets. Their role is to arrest illegal workers.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0000
Three vans roll out of a car park in Croydon. Inside, South London’s immigration enforcement team have a list of targets. Their role is to arrest illegal workers.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0000
Nottingham attack families fear 'further disasters' are 'inevitable' after damning report
Families of the Nottingham attacks victims have warned "further disasters" are "inevitable" after a damning report into the health trust that cared for the schizophrenic killer responsible.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:54:00 +0000
Families of the Nottingham attacks victims have warned "further disasters" are "inevitable" after a damning report into the health trust that cared for the schizophrenic killer responsible.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:54:00 +0000
Black cab rapist John Worboys to face public parole hearing
Black cab rapist John Worboys will face a public parole hearing in his latest bid to be released from prison.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:06:00 +0000
Black cab rapist John Worboys will face a public parole hearing in his latest bid to be released from prison.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:06:00 +0000
New Birmingham to Manchester rail line to be built
A new rail line will be built between Birmingham and Manchester, the government has announced.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0000
A new rail line will be built between Birmingham and Manchester, the government has announced.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0000
Every Labour U-turn - as Starmer rows back on compulsory digital ID plan
The first 18 months of Labour in power have seen more than a dozen U-turns.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:34:00 +0000
The first 18 months of Labour in power have seen more than a dozen U-turns.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:34:00 +0000
Finishing touches being made to key part of £3m Diana memorial revamp
A key part of the £3m revamp of Princess Diana's memorial playground is nearing completion in Germany.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:17:00 +0000
A key part of the £3m revamp of Princess Diana's memorial playground is nearing completion in Germany.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:17:00 +0000
Wind power prices up in new offshore contracts as UK moves away from gas
Britain is "firmly on track" to meet its clean power targets for 2030, according to the government following a record offshore wind auction.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +0000
Britain is "firmly on track" to meet its clean power targets for 2030, according to the government following a record offshore wind auction.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +0000
More than 500 pubs tipped to close this year
MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:54:00 +0000
MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:54:00 +0000
The winners and losers in the Scottish budget
The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to its child payment benefit, changes to income tax and new taxes on expensive homes and private jet travel.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:11:00 +0000
The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to its child payment benefit, changes to income tax and new taxes on expensive homes and private jet travel.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:11:00 +0000