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

Wednesday's budget will be big - in taxing, spending and in political jeopardy
Wednesday's budget is going to be big.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Wednesday's budget is going to be big.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000

In this town's night-time economy, no one is holding back over what is required in the budget
In the upstairs bar of a slick new brewery, the cheese-lovers of Halifax are paying "homage to fromage".
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
In the upstairs bar of a slick new brewery, the cheese-lovers of Halifax are paying "homage to fromage".
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Hundreds of jobs at risk as metals recycling giant nears liquidation
Hundreds of jobs are at risk just weeks before Christmas as one of Britain's biggest metals recycling businesses hovers on the brink of liquidation.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:59:00 +0000
Hundreds of jobs are at risk just weeks before Christmas as one of Britain's biggest metals recycling businesses hovers on the brink of liquidation.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:59:00 +0000

Princess of Wales: Show people with addictions 'compassion and love' instead of 'judgement'
The Princess of Wales has said it is time to end the "fear, shame and judgement" endured by people with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions, and for society to show them "compassion and love" instead.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:44:00 +0000
The Princess of Wales has said it is time to end the "fear, shame and judgement" endured by people with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions, and for society to show them "compassion and love" instead.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:44:00 +0000

David Cameron reveals he has been treated for prostate cancer
Former prime minister Lord Cameron has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:26:00 +0000
Former prime minister Lord Cameron has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:26:00 +0000

Eight men arrested after attempted murder of couple in their 60s
Eight men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a couple in Newcastle, police have said.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:53:00 +0000
Eight men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a couple in Newcastle, police have said.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:53:00 +0000

Tributes paid to mental health charity worker - as girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder bailed
A woman who died in Swindon has been remembered as an "incredible person" and "caring" colleague - as a 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder was bailed.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0000
A woman who died in Swindon has been remembered as an "incredible person" and "caring" colleague - as a 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder was bailed.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0000

Relationship coach on why people really cheat and seven-figure salaries
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week, we chat to relationship coach Lorin Krenn...
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:11:00 +0000
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week, we chat to relationship coach Lorin Krenn...
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:11:00 +0000

Homes evacuated after car crashes into gas substation
Several homes have been evacuated after a car crashed into a gas substation in West Sussex.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:46:00 +0000
Several homes have been evacuated after a car crashed into a gas substation in West Sussex.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:46:00 +0000

Paralympics in dispute with UK over Russia's reinstatement to competition
The Paralympics leadership is in dispute with the UK government over Russia's reinstatement to the Games, telling Sky News they will not ban countries from competing for launching wars.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
The Paralympics leadership is in dispute with the UK government over Russia's reinstatement to the Games, telling Sky News they will not ban countries from competing for launching wars.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000