Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The UK's trade ban with Israeli settlements explained
The government has announced a trade ban between the UK and Israeli settlements: here's what you need to know.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0100
The government has announced a trade ban between the UK and Israeli settlements: here's what you need to know.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0100
RNLI trying to 'understand decision to deny access' to boat carrying migrants
The RNLI has said it is working to "understand the decision to deny access" by multiple ports to its boat that was carrying more than 100 migrants on Sunday.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:22:00 +0100
The RNLI has said it is working to "understand the decision to deny access" by multiple ports to its boat that was carrying more than 100 migrants on Sunday.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:22:00 +0100
UK teenagers ahead in science, maths and reading
Young people in the UK are among the best performing in the world in science, maths and reading - but a major study has warned of a worrying decline in teenagers' ability to read and think critically.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0100
Young people in the UK are among the best performing in the world in science, maths and reading - but a major study has warned of a worrying decline in teenagers' ability to read and think critically.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0100
Death of Nottingham attack victim 'potentially preventable', inquiry hears
The death of Barnaby Webber in a stabbing rampage in Nottingham was potentially preventable if he had undergone different medical treatment at the attack scene, a panel of experts found.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0100
The death of Barnaby Webber in a stabbing rampage in Nottingham was potentially preventable if he had undergone different medical treatment at the attack scene, a panel of experts found.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0100
Two more arrests over 'infamous' illegal dump site in Oxfordshire
Two more men have been arrested over a huge illegal dump site in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0100
Two more men have been arrested over a huge illegal dump site in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0100
People who spread asylum seeker disinformation which led to fire at flats will be 'pursued' - Swinney
People who spread asylum seeker disinformation that led to a Glasgow tenement building being deliberately torched will be "pursued" by Police Scotland, John Swinney has vowed.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0100
People who spread asylum seeker disinformation that led to a Glasgow tenement building being deliberately torched will be "pursued" by Police Scotland, John Swinney has vowed.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0100
14 men go on trial in Paris over Channel crossing that left over 30 dead five years ago
Suspected migrant smugglers have gone on trial in Paris on charges related to the drowning of more than 30 people in the Channel five years ago.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:08:00 +0100
Suspected migrant smugglers have gone on trial in Paris on charges related to the drowning of more than 30 people in the Channel five years ago.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:08:00 +0100
Patients left with 'horrific' disabilities after surgery at hands of disgraced doctor, inquiry told
Patients of disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel were left with "horrific" disabilities following his operations, a former MSP has told an inquiry.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Patients of disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel were left with "horrific" disabilities following his operations, a former MSP has told an inquiry.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Three people arrested after fatal 'hit-and-run' crash near airport
Three people have been arrested in connection with an alleged hit-and-run crash near Edinburgh Airport.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:17:00 +0100
Three people have been arrested in connection with an alleged hit-and-run crash near Edinburgh Airport.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:17:00 +0100
UK summons Serbian diplomat over 'Butcher of Bosnia' funeral
The UK's special envoy to the Western Balkans has summoned a top Serbian diplomat to condemn the country's involvement in the funeral of Ratko Mladic.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0100
The UK's special envoy to the Western Balkans has summoned a top Serbian diplomat to condemn the country's involvement in the funeral of Ratko Mladic.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0100