Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
NATO needs to see a credible trajectory for when the UK will be ready for war - and that is no longer in Sir Keir's gift
Sir Keir Starmer's determination to release a long-delayed defence investment plan ahead of a NATO summit next month risks doing more harm than good as officials scramble to meet what has become a political timeline.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer's determination to release a long-delayed defence investment plan ahead of a NATO summit next month risks doing more harm than good as officials scramble to meet what has become a political timeline.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0100
Train driver who died in crash that injured 100 'passed red signal moments before collision'
A train driver who died in a crash near Bedford had passed a red signal moments before the collision, investigators say.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A train driver who died in a crash near Bedford had passed a red signal moments before the collision, investigators say.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100
World's top tennis players to protest during Wimbledon over prize money
Some of the world's top tennis players plan to protest over prize money during this year's Wimbledon tournament.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Some of the world's top tennis players plan to protest over prize money during this year's Wimbledon tournament.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Charles joins climate reception on hottest June day on record
King Charles was at an environment reception for London climate action week on Wednesday - on what was the hottest June day on record.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0100
King Charles was at an environment reception for London climate action week on Wednesday - on what was the hottest June day on record.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0100
Police name man killed in 'most brutal way' after body found in stone circle
The body of a man killed "in the most brutal way" was found at a Bronze Age stone circle in the Peak District.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:59:00 +0100
The body of a man killed "in the most brutal way" was found at a Bronze Age stone circle in the Peak District.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:59:00 +0100
Innocent woman was shot dead on doorstep - as six jailed
Six people have been jailed after an innocent woman was shot dead at point-blank range on the doorstep of a flat.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Six people have been jailed after an innocent woman was shot dead at point-blank range on the doorstep of a flat.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100
British grid operator cancels plea for more power as temperatures soar
The body which oversees Britain's energy network has walked back a call for more power generation.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0100
The body which oversees Britain's energy network has walked back a call for more power generation.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0100