Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
New mum was told not to ring hospital help bell because big football match was on
"I did everything I was supposed to do. I attended my appointments. I raised concerns. I listened to professionals. I trusted the system. And that trust very nearly killed me."
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:47:00 +0000
"I did everything I was supposed to do. I attended my appointments. I raised concerns. I listened to professionals. I trusted the system. And that trust very nearly killed me."
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:47:00 +0000
Man jailed for supplying hundreds of small boats and engines to Channel people smugglers
A Turkish national has been found guilty of supplying hundreds of small boats and engines used by people smugglers to transport asylum seekers across the English Channel.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:09:00 +0000
A Turkish national has been found guilty of supplying hundreds of small boats and engines used by people smugglers to transport asylum seekers across the English Channel.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:09:00 +0000
'It's not enough': New road safety strategy criticised
Bereaved families and the AA say the government's long-awaited strategy to cut road deaths does not go far enough, with "missed opportunities" to save young drivers.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:49:00 +0000
Bereaved families and the AA say the government's long-awaited strategy to cut road deaths does not go far enough, with "missed opportunities" to save young drivers.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:49:00 +0000
The MP who tabled 342 questions in a single day
Key Whitehall departments had to answer almost twice as many questions from MPs and peers in 2025 as the year before - with AI blamed for the massive rise, Sky News can reveal.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:43:00 +0000
Key Whitehall departments had to answer almost twice as many questions from MPs and peers in 2025 as the year before - with AI blamed for the massive rise, Sky News can reveal.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:43:00 +0000
British troops to be deployed to Ukraine if peace deal struck
The UK and France have signed a joint declaration pledging to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, to guarantee the nation's security.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000
The UK and France have signed a joint declaration pledging to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, to guarantee the nation's security.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000
Porn users avoiding age checks 'risk seeing illegal material'
Almost half of pornography users have accessed adult sites without government-mandated age checks since the measure came into force, new research shows.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:59:00 +0000
Almost half of pornography users have accessed adult sites without government-mandated age checks since the measure came into force, new research shows.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:59:00 +0000
King's charity HQ to offer up 'luxury' wedding venue
Couples-to-be will have the chance to book their own royal wedding at a new venue planned at the headquarters of The King's Foundation.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:32:00 +0000
Couples-to-be will have the chance to book their own royal wedding at a new venue planned at the headquarters of The King's Foundation.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:32:00 +0000
Storm Goretti to hit UK with heavy snow
Britain's first named storm of the year is set to strike this week, bringing heavy snow and strong winds as a new year cold snap continues to bite.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Britain's first named storm of the year is set to strike this week, bringing heavy snow and strong winds as a new year cold snap continues to bite.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Police wrongly told family their son had died in car crash
Police wrongly told a family their son had died in a car crash when he had in fact survived.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0000
Police wrongly told a family their son had died in a car crash when he had in fact survived.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0000
Man Utd speaking to several former players about being interim head coach
Manchester United have been in talks with several former players to take on the role of interim head coach, as the club seeks a manager to lead the team until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim's departure.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:19:00 +0000
Manchester United have been in talks with several former players to take on the role of interim head coach, as the club seeks a manager to lead the team until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim's departure.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:19:00 +0000