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

Grooming gangs inquiry expands to Wales and Birmingham
The independent inquiry into grooming gangs has widened its investigation to cover Wales and Birmingham.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0100
The independent inquiry into grooming gangs has widened its investigation to cover Wales and Birmingham.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0100

Pep Guardiola issues first response after Man City found guilty of Premier League charges
Ex-Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will always be behind his former team in the wake of the Premier League's guilty verdicts against the club.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0100
Ex-Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will always be behind his former team in the wake of the Premier League's guilty verdicts against the club.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0100

Suspect in RAF Fairford incident called police shortly before arrest
One of the suspects arrested over an alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford called the police in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to reports.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100
One of the suspects arrested over an alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford called the police in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to reports.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100

Harry and Meghan criticise 'extraordinarily reckless' paparazzi at children's school
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have criticised "extraordinarily reckless" paparazzi they say were staking out their children's school.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0100
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have criticised "extraordinarily reckless" paparazzi they say were staking out their children's school.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0100

CPS asked to consider manslaughter charges against firms and people over Grenfell fire
Prosecutors have been asked by the Metropolitan Police to consider manslaughter and a range of other charges against companies and individuals over the Grenfell Tower fire.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0100
Prosecutors have been asked by the Metropolitan Police to consider manslaughter and a range of other charges against companies and individuals over the Grenfell Tower fire.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0100

Man charged over stabbing of Met Police officer in early morning raid
A man has been charged with stabbing a Met Police officer following a raid on Tuesday targeting a suspected organised crime group.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
A man has been charged with stabbing a Met Police officer following a raid on Tuesday targeting a suspected organised crime group.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Data centre would have 'horrendous' impact, protesters warn
A planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity, protesters have warned.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:19:00 +0100
A planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity, protesters have warned.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:19:00 +0100

Baby's 'party' drug exposure death to be examined by inquiry in 2027
The death of a baby who had been exposed to "party" drugs at his Aberdeenshire home will be examined by a fatal accident inquiry next year, a hearing has been told.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0100
The death of a baby who had been exposed to "party" drugs at his Aberdeenshire home will be examined by a fatal accident inquiry next year, a hearing has been told.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0100

Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has had his legal aid withdrawn.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:39:00 +0100
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has had his legal aid withdrawn.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:39:00 +0100

Insurance broker Howden Group lines up Darroch as chairman ahead of float
The insurance broker Howden Group is lining up one of Britain's most prominent businessmen as its next chairman as it plots a public listing in the coming years.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0100
The insurance broker Howden Group is lining up one of Britain's most prominent businessmen as its next chairman as it plots a public listing in the coming years.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0100