Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-breaking tax rises in budget
The prime minister has refused to rule out manifesto-breaking tax hikes in next week's budget while speaking to Sky News's political editor Beth Rigby.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:58:00 +0000
The prime minister has refused to rule out manifesto-breaking tax hikes in next week's budget while speaking to Sky News's political editor Beth Rigby.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:58:00 +0000
Starmer's political capital fading fast as he nears tax-raising budget
No sooner had the travelling broadcast pack set up outside for our short interviews with the prime minister at a railway depot in Johannesburg, than pouring rain, thunder and lightning began forcing the crews to decamp into a tin roof hanger for the broadcast round.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +0000
No sooner had the travelling broadcast pack set up outside for our short interviews with the prime minister at a railway depot in Johannesburg, than pouring rain, thunder and lightning began forcing the crews to decamp into a tin roof hanger for the broadcast round.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +0000
BBC board member resigns - and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation
A BBC board member has resigned as he criticised "governance issues" at the top of the corporation.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:50:00 +0000
A BBC board member has resigned as he criticised "governance issues" at the top of the corporation.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:50:00 +0000
'Abhorrent' 40ft-high waste mountain declared a critical incident
A critical incident has been declared over a 40ft-high mountain of waste after it was branded "utterly appalling" by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:56:00 +0000
A critical incident has been declared over a 40ft-high mountain of waste after it was branded "utterly appalling" by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:56:00 +0000
PM demands investigation into Reform-Russia links after party's ex-Wales leader jailed
Sir Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into links between Reform UK and Russia following the jailing of the party's former Wales leader for accepting pro-Russian bribes.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:39:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has demanded an investigation into links between Reform UK and Russia following the jailing of the party's former Wales leader for accepting pro-Russian bribes.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:39:00 +0000
Man who struck and disfigured footballer with seat could face jail time
A man has been warned he may face jail time after he left an Aberdeen football player with a serious injury and permanent facial disfigurement by throwing a seat onto the pitch.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:13:00 +0000
A man has been warned he may face jail time after he left an Aberdeen football player with a serious injury and permanent facial disfigurement by throwing a seat onto the pitch.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:13:00 +0000
Man jailed for murder of ex-wife at son's graveside
A man has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of more than 27 years for the murder of his ex-wife.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:11:00 +0000
A man has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of more than 27 years for the murder of his ex-wife.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:11:00 +0000
Police officer charged over death of woman in Christmas Eve crash
A Merseyside police officer has been charged over the death of a young woman he hit with his patrol car while responding to an emergency call on Christmas Eve three years ago.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:21:00 +0000
A Merseyside police officer has been charged over the death of a young woman he hit with his patrol car while responding to an emergency call on Christmas Eve three years ago.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:21:00 +0000
Christmas travel chaos expected as rail workers announce strikes
Travellers are set to face disruption over Christmas as workers on rail operator CrossCountry have announced a series of strikes for December.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +0000
Travellers are set to face disruption over Christmas as workers on rail operator CrossCountry have announced a series of strikes for December.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +0000
Afghan national admits rape of 12-year-old girl
An Afghan national has admitted raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:09:00 +0000
An Afghan national has admitted raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:09:00 +0000