Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Half of adults would not go to war for the UK, poll suggests
Half of the UK population say there are no circumstances in which they would go to war for Britain, a poll suggests.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:33:00 +0100
Half of the UK population say there are no circumstances in which they would go to war for Britain, a poll suggests.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:33:00 +0100
Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to open
An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open later today.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:28:00 +0100
An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open later today.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:28:00 +0100
Hospitality companies to create 100,000 new roles for NEETs
The UK's leading hospitality businesses have committed to hiring 100,000 young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), it has been announced.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0100
The UK's leading hospitality businesses have committed to hiring 100,000 young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), it has been announced.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0100
Sally Rooney books withdrawn from UK over Palestine Action support
Author Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0100
Author Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0100
'Heartbroken' family 'in complete shock' after man charged with murder of grandmother
The family of a grandmother found fatally injured near Bristol say they "remain in complete shock" after a man was charged with her murder.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0100
The family of a grandmother found fatally injured near Bristol say they "remain in complete shock" after a man was charged with her murder.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0100
Safeguarding police visited mother before she and 4 children killed in firebombing, inquest hears
A mother who was murdered along with four of her children in a petrol-bomb attack was visited by police from a safeguarding unit before the fatal incident, an inquest heard.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0100
A mother who was murdered along with four of her children in a petrol-bomb attack was visited by police from a safeguarding unit before the fatal incident, an inquest heard.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0100
Growing number of children - mostly British boys - are potential slavery victims, report says
More than 7,000 children were identified as potential victims of trafficking and modern slavery last year, a rise of 17%, the UK's anti-slavery commissioner has said.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0100
More than 7,000 children were identified as potential victims of trafficking and modern slavery last year, a rise of 17%, the UK's anti-slavery commissioner has said.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0100
Tech giant Palantir and Sadiq Khan settle legal battle over police contract
Palantir and London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office have settled Palantir's lawsuit over a decision to block a £50m ($66m) contract with the Metropolitan Police.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0100
Palantir and London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office have settled Palantir's lawsuit over a decision to block a £50m ($66m) contract with the Metropolitan Police.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0100
British soldier who had 'homemade cannon' and promoted extreme right-wing views is jailed
A British soldier who made explosives and a "homemade cannon" while promoting extreme right-wing views and talking of raising a militia has been jailed.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0100
A British soldier who made explosives and a "homemade cannon" while promoting extreme right-wing views and talking of raising a militia has been jailed.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0100
Premier League star 'froze' after alleged racial abuse, court hears
Footballer Antoine Semenyo "froze" after he was allegedly racially abused by a fan during a Premier League match last year, a court has heard.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100
Footballer Antoine Semenyo "froze" after he was allegedly racially abused by a fan during a Premier League match last year, a court has heard.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0100