Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Sussexes await decision on UK security that 'could cost millions'
Security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex upon their return to the UK could cost millions of pounds, a former police chief has said, as uncertainty remains over how protection for the couple will be funded.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0100
Security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex upon their return to the UK could cost millions of pounds, a former police chief has said, as uncertainty remains over how protection for the couple will be funded.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0100
Jodie Foster the snake gets world-first cancer treatment
A snake almost killed by a cancerous tumour has been saved after what's been called a world-first treatment - originally for humans.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0100
A snake almost killed by a cancerous tumour has been saved after what's been called a world-first treatment - originally for humans.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0100
World's oldest person turns 117 today - and still can't get over the time she met the King
When it comes to the world's oldest person, you might be forgiven for thinking their best days are far behind them.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0100
When it comes to the world's oldest person, you might be forgiven for thinking their best days are far behind them.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0100
Man charged over Manchester synagogue terror attack
A man has been charged in connection with the terror attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester last year.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0100
A man has been charged in connection with the terror attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester last year.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Police appeal for information after man found shot dead in car in London
Police are appealing for information after a man was found shot dead in a car in east London.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0100
Police are appealing for information after a man was found shot dead in a car in east London.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0100
Five big talking points as the Premier League returns
The new Premier League season kicks off later today, raising the curtain on another nine months of heated rivalry, thrilling drama and inevitable controversy.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:09:00 +0100
The new Premier League season kicks off later today, raising the curtain on another nine months of heated rivalry, thrilling drama and inevitable controversy.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:09:00 +0100
Bus driver arrested after 14-year-old boy dies following collision with vehicle
The driver of a bus has been arrested after a 14-year-old boy died following a collision with the vehicle.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0100
The driver of a bus has been arrested after a 14-year-old boy died following a collision with the vehicle.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0100
Travelodge boss quits amid guest sex assault row
The boss of Travelodge has quit amid a backlash over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0100
The boss of Travelodge has quit amid a backlash over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0100
British banking giants deliver tax rise warning to new chancellor
Britain's biggest banks have fired a renewed warning to the government against hiking taxes on the industry as John Healey, the new chancellor, prepares to deliver his inaugural Budget in October.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0100
Britain's biggest banks have fired a renewed warning to the government against hiking taxes on the industry as John Healey, the new chancellor, prepares to deliver his inaugural Budget in October.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0100
Thug pictured sticking his tongue out jailed for brutal strangle attack on woman
A man who kicked and strangled a woman twice before she escaped and fled to a petrol station has been jailed for nearly three years.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:51:00 +0100
A man who kicked and strangled a woman twice before she escaped and fled to a petrol station has been jailed for nearly three years.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:51:00 +0100