Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash
The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down "duty of candour" for the security services, Sky News understands.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:42:00 +0000
The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down "duty of candour" for the security services, Sky News understands.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:42:00 +0000
Reform sinks in polls as insiders question Zahawi defection
Reform UK insiders have told Sky News they fear the high profile defection of Nadhim Zahawi to their party may "look like naked opportunism".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:16:00 +0000
Reform UK insiders have told Sky News they fear the high profile defection of Nadhim Zahawi to their party may "look like naked opportunism".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:16:00 +0000
Peter Mandelson finally apologises for continuing his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
Lord Mandelson has apologised for continuing to be friends with Jeffrey Epstein even after the paedophile financier's first conviction - days after refusing to do so.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:41:00 +0000
Lord Mandelson has apologised for continuing to be friends with Jeffrey Epstein even after the paedophile financier's first conviction - days after refusing to do so.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:41:00 +0000
Guantanamo detainee to get 'substantial' sum from UK - as Badenoch criticises use of taxpayers' cash
A Guantanamo Bay detainee will be paid a "substantial" sum as he settles a legal claim against the UK government, his lawyers have said, as Kemi Badenoch said UK taxpayers' cash was being handed to a "terror suspect".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
A Guantanamo Bay detainee will be paid a "substantial" sum as he settles a legal claim against the UK government, his lawyers have said, as Kemi Badenoch said UK taxpayers' cash was being handed to a "terror suspect".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
BBC to file motion to dismiss Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama edit
The BBC will take steps to have Donald Trump's lawsuit over a January 6 Panorama edit thrown out, court documents show.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:30:00 +0000
The BBC will take steps to have Donald Trump's lawsuit over a January 6 Panorama edit thrown out, court documents show.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:30:00 +0000
Michael Carrick reaches verbal agreement to become Manchester United's interim head coach
Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Michael Carrick to become interim head coach for the rest of the season after further talks on Monday.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:19:00 +0000
Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Michael Carrick to become interim head coach for the rest of the season after further talks on Monday.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:19:00 +0000
Thousands without water - all we know so far as 'major incident' declared
Tens of thousands of people across South East England are still without water, as Kent County Council (KCC) declared a major incident.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:42:00 +0000
Tens of thousands of people across South East England are still without water, as Kent County Council (KCC) declared a major incident.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:42:00 +0000
Starmer threatens to 'control' Grok if Elon Musk's X keeps creating sexual images
Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to "control" X's AI chatbot Grok if Elon Musk's social media platform continues to create sexual images of women and children.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to "control" X's AI chatbot Grok if Elon Musk's social media platform continues to create sexual images of women and children.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0000
Footballer who made history by coming out as gay accuses old club of homophobia
Josh Cavallo, who made history in 2021 when he became the first man to come out as gay while playing elite football, has accused his old club of being "homophobic".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:38:00 +0000
Josh Cavallo, who made history in 2021 when he became the first man to come out as gay while playing elite football, has accused his old club of being "homophobic".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:38:00 +0000
Where is the urgency in rebuilding the UK's national defence?
The lingering absence of a national plan for the defence of the UK is hard to comprehend given the potential for a wider war in Europe that was triggered by Russia's first invasion of Ukraine more than a decade ago.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000
The lingering absence of a national plan for the defence of the UK is hard to comprehend given the potential for a wider war in Europe that was triggered by Russia's first invasion of Ukraine more than a decade ago.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000