Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Sturgeon's farewell advice: 'Don't live life on social media'
Nicola Sturgeon, the nationalist firebrand who dominated Scottish politics for almost a decade, has bowed out with an emotional valedictory speech.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:01:00 +0000
Nicola Sturgeon, the nationalist firebrand who dominated Scottish politics for almost a decade, has bowed out with an emotional valedictory speech.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:01:00 +0000
Crossbows to be banned after series of violent attacks
The selling of crossbows and hunting arrows will be banned under government plans following a series of violent attacks.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0000
The selling of crossbows and hunting arrows will be banned under government plans following a series of violent attacks.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0000
Interest rate hikes could mean more misery for consumers, as war takes toll on pockets
Sharp rises in the price of oil and gas as a result of the war in Iran have set off an economic chain reaction which is already hitting people in the pocket.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0000
Sharp rises in the price of oil and gas as a result of the war in Iran have set off an economic chain reaction which is already hitting people in the pocket.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0000
Government to fund clear-up of illegal tips in north of England
The government has said it will directly fund the clear-up of 48,000 tonnes of waste at illegal tips in the north of England, following criticism of a north-south divide on tackling waste crime.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000
The government has said it will directly fund the clear-up of 48,000 tonnes of waste at illegal tips in the north of England, following criticism of a north-south divide on tackling waste crime.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000
NHS 'came close to collapse' during pandemic, inquiry finds
The NHS "came close to collapse" during the pandemic, the chair of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry has said.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0000
The NHS "came close to collapse" during the pandemic, the chair of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry has said.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0000
Essex Police pauses use of facial recognition cameras due to racial bias concerns
Essex Police has paused the use of live facial recognition cameras (LFR) after a study found they identified more black people than other ethnic groups.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:33:00 +0000
Essex Police has paused the use of live facial recognition cameras (LFR) after a study found they identified more black people than other ethnic groups.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:33:00 +0000
Family pays tribute to 'kindest' teenage girl after car crashes into river - as man still missing
The family of a 16-year-old who was killed after a car crashed into a river in Cambridgeshire has paid tribute, calling her the "kindest, most loving girl".
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:09:00 +0000
The family of a 16-year-old who was killed after a car crashed into a river in Cambridgeshire has paid tribute, calling her the "kindest, most loving girl".
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:09:00 +0000
New figures reveal what people really think about UK police
"I've had someone pull a knife on me outside the shop. Six times we've been broken into."
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
"I've had someone pull a knife on me outside the shop. Six times we've been broken into."
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Pedestrian killed in collision that closed stretch of major motorway for more than 15 hours
A man has died in a collision that closed part of a major Scottish motorway for more than 15 hours.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:29:00 +0000
A man has died in a collision that closed part of a major Scottish motorway for more than 15 hours.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:29:00 +0000
'Incredibly brave' man traps armed robber inside shop
Police have paid tribute to the bravery of a shop worker who was assaulted and threatened with a large knife by an armed robber, but managed to trap him so he could be arrested.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0000
Police have paid tribute to the bravery of a shop worker who was assaulted and threatened with a large knife by an armed robber, but managed to trap him so he could be arrested.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0000