
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Gordon Brown says one-time ally Mandelson 'betrayed his country'
Peter Mandelson committed a "betrayal of his country" by allegedly leaking government secrets to Jeffrey Epstein and putting Britain "at risk", former prime minister Gordon Brown has said.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:09:00 +0000
Peter Mandelson committed a "betrayal of his country" by allegedly leaking government secrets to Jeffrey Epstein and putting Britain "at risk", former prime minister Gordon Brown has said.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:09:00 +0000

Dozens of flood warnings issued in UK as more downpours expected
Dozens of flood warnings are in place, along with more than 250 alerts, as relentless rain continues to lash the UK.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:19:00 +0000
Dozens of flood warnings are in place, along with more than 250 alerts, as relentless rain continues to lash the UK.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:19:00 +0000

Manhunt after convicted robber absconds from prison
A convicted robber who absconded from prison is being sought by police.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:14:00 +0000
A convicted robber who absconded from prison is being sought by police.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:14:00 +0000

'It's got to be time for change': Three months until crucial Welsh elections
The Welsh Parliament stands in what was known as Tiger Bay - a multicultural melting pot during the 18-1900s, home to around 50 nationalities working the docks.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The Welsh Parliament stands in what was known as Tiger Bay - a multicultural melting pot during the 18-1900s, home to around 50 nationalities working the docks.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Boy, 15, charged after teacher stabbed at school
A 15-year-old student accused of assaulting a teacher has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article on education premises.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:27:00 +0000
A 15-year-old student accused of assaulting a teacher has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article on education premises.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:27:00 +0000

Neil Young cancels tour of UK and other Europe dates
Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming UK tour and other dates in Europe with rock band The Chrome Hearts.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000
Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming UK tour and other dates in Europe with rock band The Chrome Hearts.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000

NatWest set to clinch £2.5bn takeover of wealth manager Evelyn
NatWest Group is closing in on a £2.5bn takeover of Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group, in what would be its biggest corporate takeover since its taxpayer bailout in 2008.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:55:00 +0000
NatWest Group is closing in on a £2.5bn takeover of Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group, in what would be its biggest corporate takeover since its taxpayer bailout in 2008.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:55:00 +0000

'Suffolk Strangler' told he will die in jail as he's sentenced for sixth murder
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information about "possible previous offending" by serial killer Steve Wright, as he was jailed for the murder of a teenager more than 25 years ago.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0000
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information about "possible previous offending" by serial killer Steve Wright, as he was jailed for the murder of a teenager more than 25 years ago.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0000

Police search Mandelson properties and car
Two of Peter Mandelson's properties have been searched by police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0000
Two of Peter Mandelson's properties have been searched by police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0000

Only 'Suffolk Strangler' survivor describes terrifying 40 mins she was chased by him
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000