Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
El Nino raises risk of wetter autumn and flooding across UK
The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:47:00 +0100
The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:47:00 +0100
The sole UK flight that flew over burning Twin Towers - and played big part in what happened next
For the very first time, Sir Richard Dearlove - the MI6 chief during 9/11 - has told the full story of the RAF plane that crossed the Atlantic and flew over the burning wreckage of the Twin Towers while US airspace remained closed.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0100
For the very first time, Sir Richard Dearlove - the MI6 chief during 9/11 - has told the full story of the RAF plane that crossed the Atlantic and flew over the burning wreckage of the Twin Towers while US airspace remained closed.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0100
Masked protesters at new Portsmouth demo could be arrested, police say
A 42-year-old man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, with more arrests expected.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0100
A 42-year-old man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, with more arrests expected.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Economy shows surprise AI-led growth but energy squeeze looms
The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:09:00 +0100
The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:09:00 +0100
Man admits encouraging others to sexually assault drugged women
A British man has admitted being at the centre of an international online network sharing videos of unconscious women being sexually abused.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0100
A British man has admitted being at the centre of an international online network sharing videos of unconscious women being sexually abused.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0100
Kate visits hospital where she was treated for cancer
The Princess of Wales has visited the cancer hospital where she was treated for the illness and praised the "incredible" care she received.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0100
The Princess of Wales has visited the cancer hospital where she was treated for the illness and praised the "incredible" care she received.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0100
Man admits murdering mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago
A man has admitted murdering a mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago, telling police he disposed of her decomposed body months after killing her.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:16:00 +0100
A man has admitted murdering a mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago, telling police he disposed of her decomposed body months after killing her.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:16:00 +0100
MI5 chief makes rare public intervention on 9/11 anniversary
The head of MI5 has issued a "call to arms" for the whole of society to treat national security as a shared challenge.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0100
The head of MI5 has issued a "call to arms" for the whole of society to treat national security as a shared challenge.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0100
Brain surgeon 'performed operations on wrong body parts', inquiry hears
Disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel performed a number of operations on the wrong parts of patients' bodies while at NHS Tayside, an inquiry heard.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0100
Disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel performed a number of operations on the wrong parts of patients' bodies while at NHS Tayside, an inquiry heard.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0100
Employee fired by GTA developer believes workers were put on 'watch list'
A worker fired by the developer of Grand Theft Auto has told an employment tribunal they believe staff were placed on a "watch list" after signing a petition about remote working.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0100
A worker fired by the developer of Grand Theft Auto has told an employment tribunal they believe staff were placed on a "watch list" after signing a petition about remote working.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0100