Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Deeply uncomfortable' fiscal position facing UK ahead of crucial budget
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
Teenager sentenced for stabbing teacher in the head
A schoolboy who stabbed a teacher in the head has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in youth detention.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0100
A schoolboy who stabbed a teacher in the head has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in youth detention.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0100
Schools to shut early 'to ensure pupils' safety' ahead of funeral for A66 crash victim
Several schools will close early on Friday "to ensure pupils' safety" as the first funeral for one of five young men killed in the A66 wrong-way crash is set to take place.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0100
Several schools will close early on Friday "to ensure pupils' safety" as the first funeral for one of five young men killed in the A66 wrong-way crash is set to take place.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0100
Current El Nino extreme weather phenomenon will be 'exceptional', say forecasters
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
Fraudsters jailed after buying supercars and yacht in £70m tree-planting scam
Three directors of a tree-planting company have been jailed after running a £70m investment scam that duped thousands of people, including many pensioners, out of their savings.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0100
Three directors of a tree-planting company have been jailed after running a £70m investment scam that duped thousands of people, including many pensioners, out of their savings.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0100
Theatre team responds amid row between Maureen Lipman and actor who quit
The creative team behind a suicide prevention play has said the show is about "a cause bigger than any one of us", after an actor quit the show over the casting of Dame Maureen Lipman and their differing political views.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0100
The creative team behind a suicide prevention play has said the show is about "a cause bigger than any one of us", after an actor quit the show over the casting of Dame Maureen Lipman and their differing political views.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0100
Woman who died in crash following police pursuit named
A woman who was fatally injured in a crash following a police pursuit has been named by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0100
A woman who was fatally injured in a crash following a police pursuit has been named by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0100
Ex-college lecturer admits causing death of couple in drink-driving crash
A former college lecturer caused the deaths of a husband and wife in a head-on crash while drink-driving following a Christmas party.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0100
A former college lecturer caused the deaths of a husband and wife in a head-on crash while drink-driving following a Christmas party.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0100
Sewage dumped into English waters for more than 43,000 hours over summer
Water companies dumped sewage into England's waters for more than 43,000 hours during July and August, new data from campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) shows.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0100
Water companies dumped sewage into England's waters for more than 43,000 hours during July and August, new data from campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) shows.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0100