Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Ex-funeral director admits 35 fraud charges after investigation into remains found at his premises
Former funeral director Robert Bush has pleaded guilty to 35 counts of fraud by false representation after an investigation into human remains.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100
Former funeral director Robert Bush has pleaded guilty to 35 counts of fraud by false representation after an investigation into human remains.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100
Chancellor warns of tax rises ahead of budget
Rachel Reeves has told Sky News she is looking at both tax rises and spending cuts in the budget, in her first interview since being briefed on the scale of the fiscal black hole she faces.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:24:00 +0100
Rachel Reeves has told Sky News she is looking at both tax rises and spending cuts in the budget, in her first interview since being briefed on the scale of the fiscal black hole she faces.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:24:00 +0100
Man who murdered girlfriend in hot tub jailed for life
A man who murdered his girlfriend in a hot tub on Shetland has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:58:00 +0100
A man who murdered his girlfriend in a hot tub on Shetland has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:58:00 +0100
Images of clothing found in field with baby Ava released by police
Police trying to identify a baby, whose body was found in a field almost a year ago, hope a distinctive piece of underwear will help them make a positive identification.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:57:00 +0100
Police trying to identify a baby, whose body was found in a field almost a year ago, hope a distinctive piece of underwear will help them make a positive identification.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:57:00 +0100
Misconduct hearing against Met Police officer who fatally shot man during foiled prison break discontinued
A misconduct hearing for a Metropolitan Police firearms officer who fatally shot a man during a foiled prison break nearly a decade ago has been discontinued.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:11:00 +0100
A misconduct hearing for a Metropolitan Police firearms officer who fatally shot a man during a foiled prison break nearly a decade ago has been discontinued.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:11:00 +0100
Pair found dead in camper van after attending cider festival
Two people have been found dead in a camper van after attending a cider festival in a national park.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:42:00 +0100
Two people have been found dead in a camper van after attending a cider festival in a national park.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:42:00 +0100
Social media star facing deportation to UK
Social media star "Big John" Fisher has said he is being deported from Australia after he was detained over visa issues.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:21:00 +0100
Social media star "Big John" Fisher has said he is being deported from Australia after he was detained over visa issues.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:21:00 +0100
UK to be first in Europe to get driverless taxis
Self-driving taxis could be on the streets of London from next year, according to autonomous taxi firm Waymo.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:07:00 +0100
Self-driving taxis could be on the streets of London from next year, according to autonomous taxi firm Waymo.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:07:00 +0100
Starmer promises to publish China spy trial witness statements
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to publish the government's witness statements for the China spy trial that was suddenly dropped.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:22:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to publish the government's witness statements for the China spy trial that was suddenly dropped.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:22:00 +0100
£5bn Bitcoin fraud mastermind had device containing £67m in secret pocket
The mastermind of a £5bn Chinese investment fraud was found with a device containing £67m of cryptocurrency in a secret pocket of her jogging bottoms when she was arrested after years on the run, a court has heard.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:50:00 +0100
The mastermind of a £5bn Chinese investment fraud was found with a device containing £67m of cryptocurrency in a secret pocket of her jogging bottoms when she was arrested after years on the run, a court has heard.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:50:00 +0100