Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Wednesday's budget will be big - in taxing, spending and in political jeopardy
Wednesday's budget is going to be big.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Wednesday's budget is going to be big.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Police officers 'may have committed gross misconduct' in case of 24-year-old's death
Four police officers should face misconduct proceedings over their handling of abuse allegations reported by a woman later found dead in a car boot, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:46:00 +0000
Four police officers should face misconduct proceedings over their handling of abuse allegations reported by a woman later found dead in a car boot, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:46:00 +0000
In this town's night-time economy, no one is holding back over what is required in the budget
In the upstairs bar of a slick new brewery, the cheese-lovers of Halifax are paying "homage to fromage".
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
In the upstairs bar of a slick new brewery, the cheese-lovers of Halifax are paying "homage to fromage".
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Rapper Ghetts facing new charges after allegedly causing death by dangerous driving
The rapper Ghetts, who allegedly caused the death of a man in a hit-and-run collision, is facing further charges.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:54:00 +0000
The rapper Ghetts, who allegedly caused the death of a man in a hit-and-run collision, is facing further charges.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:54:00 +0000
Hundreds of jobs at risk as metals recycling giant nears liquidation
Hundreds of jobs are at risk just weeks before Christmas as one of Britain's biggest metals recycling businesses hovers on the brink of liquidation.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:59:00 +0000
Hundreds of jobs are at risk just weeks before Christmas as one of Britain's biggest metals recycling businesses hovers on the brink of liquidation.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:59:00 +0000
Princess of Wales: Show people with addictions 'compassion and love' instead of 'judgement'
The Princess of Wales has said it is time to end the "fear, shame and judgement" endured by people with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions, and for society to show them "compassion and love" instead.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:44:00 +0000
The Princess of Wales has said it is time to end the "fear, shame and judgement" endured by people with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions, and for society to show them "compassion and love" instead.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:44:00 +0000
David Cameron reveals he has been treated for prostate cancer
Former prime minister Lord Cameron has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:26:00 +0000
Former prime minister Lord Cameron has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:26:00 +0000
Badenoch dismisses Reeves' 'mansplain' claim - and warns against tax rises
Kemi Badenoch has dismissed Rachel Reeves' claim people "mansplain" how to be chancellor to her.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:21:00 +0000
Kemi Badenoch has dismissed Rachel Reeves' claim people "mansplain" how to be chancellor to her.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:21:00 +0000
Eight men arrested after attempted murder of couple in their 60s
Eight men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a couple in Newcastle, police have said.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:53:00 +0000
Eight men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a couple in Newcastle, police have said.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:53:00 +0000
The budget this week - what tax rises could Rachel Reeves announce?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "grip the cost of living" in the budget - while also saving millions of pounds by raising taxes.
Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:09:00 +0000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "grip the cost of living" in the budget - while also saving millions of pounds by raising taxes.
Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:09:00 +0000