Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The working class extrovert who wants to be Labour leader - who is Wes Streeting?
Wes Streeting couldn't have been plotting a coup against Sir Keir Starmer, his friends claim, because he went to the cinema to watch the Devil Wears Prada 2.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:44:00 +0100
Wes Streeting couldn't have been plotting a coup against Sir Keir Starmer, his friends claim, because he went to the cinema to watch the Devil Wears Prada 2.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:44:00 +0100
Appoint Burnham, PM urged
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0100
'Really significant moment' as Kate returns to world stage
The Princess of Wales will begin her first overseas trip since her cancer treatment today.
Tue, 12 May 2026 23:38:00 +0100
The Princess of Wales will begin her first overseas trip since her cancer treatment today.
Tue, 12 May 2026 23:38:00 +0100
Woman on the run for more than 20 years arrested during facial recognition trial
Several suspects have been arrested after being caught by facial recognition cameras, including a woman wanted for an assault more than 20 years ago.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:49:00 +0100
Several suspects have been arrested after being caught by facial recognition cameras, including a woman wanted for an assault more than 20 years ago.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:49:00 +0100
The popular sandwiches with 'alarmingly high' salt content
There's an "alarmingly high" amount of salt in some of Britain's most popular shop-bought sandwiches, a study has warned.
Tue, 12 May 2026 23:42:00 +0100
There's an "alarmingly high" amount of salt in some of Britain's most popular shop-bought sandwiches, a study has warned.
Tue, 12 May 2026 23:42:00 +0100
Paedophile who faked being a 'non-verbal' wheelchair user is jailed
A paedophile who pretended to be a wheelchair user to avoid being prosecuted for child abuse has been jailed for 15 years.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:00 +0100
A paedophile who pretended to be a wheelchair user to avoid being prosecuted for child abuse has been jailed for 15 years.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:00 +0100
Andy Murray back on court to coach British star Jack Draper
Sir Andy Murray is back to coaching tennis a year after parting ways with career rival Novak Djokovic.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:02:00 +0100
Sir Andy Murray is back to coaching tennis a year after parting ways with career rival Novak Djokovic.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:02:00 +0100
Police shoot man dead after he pulls out weapon in stand-off
A man has been shot dead by police after pulling a weapon during a stand-off with armed officers.
Tue, 12 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A man has been shot dead by police after pulling a weapon during a stand-off with armed officers.
Tue, 12 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
UK borrowing costs hit decades-long high
The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.
Tue, 12 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.
Tue, 12 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
New first minister of Wales named as Plaid Cymru end Labour's 27-year Senedd reign
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has been officially sworn in as the new first minister of Wales.
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:44:00 +0100
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has been officially sworn in as the new first minister of Wales.
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:44:00 +0100