Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Deeply uncomfortable' fiscal position facing UK ahead of crucial budget
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
Schools to shut early 'to ensure pupils' safety' ahead of funeral for A66 crash victim
Several schools will close early on Friday "to ensure pupils' safety" as the first funeral for one of five young men killed in the A66 wrong-way crash is set to take place.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0100
Several schools will close early on Friday "to ensure pupils' safety" as the first funeral for one of five young men killed in the A66 wrong-way crash is set to take place.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0100
Current El Nino extreme weather phenomenon will be 'exceptional', say forecasters
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
Theatre team responds amid row between Maureen Lipman and actor who quit
The creative team behind a suicide prevention play has said the show is about "a cause bigger than any one of us", after an actor quit the show over the casting of Dame Maureen Lipman and their differing political views.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0100
The creative team behind a suicide prevention play has said the show is about "a cause bigger than any one of us", after an actor quit the show over the casting of Dame Maureen Lipman and their differing political views.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0100
Sewage dumped into English waters for more than 43,000 hours over summer
Water companies dumped sewage into England's waters for more than 43,000 hours during July and August, new data from campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) shows.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0100
Water companies dumped sewage into England's waters for more than 43,000 hours during July and August, new data from campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) shows.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan's car tax conviction withdrawn after mayor targeted by 'scam'
A car tax conviction against Lord Sadiq Khan has been withdrawn after the London mayor was targeted by a "scam".
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0100
A car tax conviction against Lord Sadiq Khan has been withdrawn after the London mayor was targeted by a "scam".
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0100
British woman, 34, stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Portugal
A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in a hotel corridor in Portugal.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0100
A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in a hotel corridor in Portugal.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0100
Six police officers sacked after racism complaint in Manchester
Six police officers with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been sacked following an investigation into alleged racial discrimination against a fellow officer, the force said.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0100
Six police officers with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been sacked following an investigation into alleged racial discrimination against a fellow officer, the force said.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0100
Families of Nottingham attacks victims 'kept in dark' about mentally ill man pursuing them
The family of a student killed in the Nottingham attacks have criticised police for not warning them that a mentally ill man was "fixated" on the case.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:12:00 +0100
The family of a student killed in the Nottingham attacks have criticised police for not warning them that a mentally ill man was "fixated" on the case.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:12:00 +0100