Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
British forces cleared to board Russian 'shadow fleet' ships
British forces are to be given permission to board sanctioned ships sailing through UK waters.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:18:00 +0000
British forces are to be given permission to board sanctioned ships sailing through UK waters.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:18:00 +0000
I was shocked by what I saw on streets of Britain's second city
Birmingham has been a Labour city for the past 14 years - but come 7 May, that could all change.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000
Birmingham has been a Labour city for the past 14 years - but come 7 May, that could all change.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000
Resident doctors in England to strike for six days after Easter bank holiday
Resident doctors - formerly known as junior doctors - are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over pay and jobs, the British Medical Association announced.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Resident doctors - formerly known as junior doctors - are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over pay and jobs, the British Medical Association announced.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Ex-boyfriend found guilty of manslaughter of woman's young son left with brain damage after beating
A woman's former boyfriend has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her young son, who died two years after a beating which left him with brain damage.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:23:00 +0000
A woman's former boyfriend has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her young son, who died two years after a beating which left him with brain damage.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:23:00 +0000
Model jailed for conning 'easy prey' found on dating sites into funding luxury lifestyle
A fraudster who conned men into spending thousands of pounds to fund designer clothes, holidays and online bets has been jailed for seven years.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0000
A fraudster who conned men into spending thousands of pounds to fund designer clothes, holidays and online bets has been jailed for seven years.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0000
First female enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury in ceremony attended by Prince and Princess of Wales
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the 1,400-year history of the job, has begun her new role.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0000
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the 1,400-year history of the job, has begun her new role.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0000
London Marathon could be extended to two days
London Marathon organisers are considering holding the event over two days instead of one from next year.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:39:00 +0000
London Marathon organisers are considering holding the event over two days instead of one from next year.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:39:00 +0000
What is the controversy over Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone?
The government is facing questions after it emerged that the prime minister's former chief of staff's phone was stolen, leading to the likely loss of his messages with sacked US ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:18:00 +0000
The government is facing questions after it emerged that the prime minister's former chief of staff's phone was stolen, leading to the likely loss of his messages with sacked US ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:18:00 +0000
BBC announces former Google boss as new director-general
Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been announced as the BBC's new director-general.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0000
Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been announced as the BBC's new director-general.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0000
Police watchdog investigating force's handling of Andrew Tate sex abuse allegations
The police watchdog is investigating the handling of sex abuse allegations made against social media influencer Andrew Tate.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:37:00 +0000
The police watchdog is investigating the handling of sex abuse allegations made against social media influencer Andrew Tate.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:37:00 +0000