Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Palestine Action post by wife of PM's adviser being assessed by police
The Metropolitan Police are assessing a social media post referencing support for Palestine Action from Sarah Helm, author and wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:31:00 +0100
The Metropolitan Police are assessing a social media post referencing support for Palestine Action from Sarah Helm, author and wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:31:00 +0100
More NHS staff sacked after accessing medical records of Nottingham attack victims
A total of 15 NHS staff have now been sacked after accessing medical records belonging to the victims of the 2023 Nottingham attack.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0100
A total of 15 NHS staff have now been sacked after accessing medical records belonging to the victims of the 2023 Nottingham attack.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Two dead after light aircraft crash
An 80-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have died after a light aircraft crashed in Scotland, police have said.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:37:00 +0100
An 80-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have died after a light aircraft crashed in Scotland, police have said.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:37:00 +0100
Heathrow expansion would boost growth, chancellor says
Chancellor John Healey has shown support for expanding Heathrow Airport after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to back plans for a third runway.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:24:00 +0100
Chancellor John Healey has shown support for expanding Heathrow Airport after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to back plans for a third runway.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:24:00 +0100
Man convicted of arson attacks against Keir Starmer deported from UK
A man convicted of arson attacks targeting Sir Keir Starmer has been deported, the Home Office said.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0100
A man convicted of arson attacks targeting Sir Keir Starmer has been deported, the Home Office said.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0100
UK advises against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia
The UK has advised against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia after attacks by Yemen's Houthis in the region.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0100
The UK has advised against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia after attacks by Yemen's Houthis in the region.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0100
Man charged with murder after fatal assault at caravan park
A man has been charged with murder following a fatal assault at a caravan park in Clacton-on-Sea.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0100
A man has been charged with murder following a fatal assault at a caravan park in Clacton-on-Sea.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0100
Troubled housebuilder Vistry lays foundations with former Crown Estate boss
Vistry Group, the troubled London-listed housebuilder, is turning to a former executive at The Crown Estate to help repair its battered finances.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:13:00 +0100
Vistry Group, the troubled London-listed housebuilder, is turning to a former executive at The Crown Estate to help repair its battered finances.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:13:00 +0100
Water bills face £40 hike if sector is downgraded, industry chief warns
Water customers face having to pay an extra £40 a year to suppliers if the industry is hit by a fresh ratings downgrade, the head of the industry's main lobbying group has warned.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0100
Water customers face having to pay an extra £40 a year to suppliers if the industry is hit by a fresh ratings downgrade, the head of the industry's main lobbying group has warned.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0100
Norwegian teenage hitman who flew to UK to commit murder jailed
A Norwegian teenager who flew to the UK to carry out murder for an Iran-backed gang has been jailed for 20 years.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0100
A Norwegian teenager who flew to the UK to carry out murder for an Iran-backed gang has been jailed for 20 years.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0100