Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Brothers jailed for 1984 murder during violent spree against men they thought were gay
Two brothers have been jailed for murdering a civil servant in 1984 during a spree of violence against men they thought were gay.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0100
Two brothers have been jailed for murdering a civil servant in 1984 during a spree of violence against men they thought were gay.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0100
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies
Ann Widdecombe, the former MP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0100
Ann Widdecombe, the former MP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0100
Loyalist bonfire with mosque replica on top is set alight before bid to remove display
A loyalist bonfire, which was criticised for having a mosque replica on top, has been set alight after police planned to take it down.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:16:00 +0100
A loyalist bonfire, which was criticised for having a mosque replica on top, has been set alight after police planned to take it down.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:16:00 +0100
Rival bid to take over easyJet beats previous offer
A rival bid for budget airline easyJet has been accepted by the company, beating a previous offer that had only been approved by the carrier on Monday.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0100
A rival bid for budget airline easyJet has been accepted by the company, beating a previous offer that had only been approved by the carrier on Monday.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0100
Hosepipe ban for millions more people - here are the areas affected
Millions more people are to be banned from using hosepipes, as officials warn the latest heatwave could increase the likelihood of drought conditions in parts of England.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:10:00 +0100
Millions more people are to be banned from using hosepipes, as officials warn the latest heatwave could increase the likelihood of drought conditions in parts of England.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:10:00 +0100
How Bayeux Tapestry was delivered to UK shrouded in secrecy
Shrouded in secrecy, a complex and secret operation unfolded at the British Museum as a priceless artefact arrived in the dead of night.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0100
Shrouded in secrecy, a complex and secret operation unfolded at the British Museum as a priceless artefact arrived in the dead of night.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0100
'Profound change' or 'nonsense'? - Burnham's blueprint to keep Labour MPs onside
Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said she believes Andy Burnham will bring about "profound change" to the Labour Party.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0100
Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said she believes Andy Burnham will bring about "profound change" to the Labour Party.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0100
Woman forced to bury husband in Cape Verde after he fell ill and died while on holiday
A British woman said she was forced to bury her husband in an unmarked grave after he fell ill and died in Cape Verde.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A British woman said she was forced to bury her husband in an unmarked grave after he fell ill and died in Cape Verde.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Knife murders drop by a quarter as county lines crackdown has 'best year on record'
New Home Office figures reveal the number of knife murders across the UK has dropped by 27% in two years.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
New Home Office figures reveal the number of knife murders across the UK has dropped by 27% in two years.
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100