Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Inside wargame that tests the UK's home defence
A wargame that tested how real-life local authorities, the emergency services and the military might respond to an attack on the UK has revealed a genuine appetite across the country for this kind of worst-case scenario training.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:14:00 +0100
A wargame that tested how real-life local authorities, the emergency services and the military might respond to an attack on the UK has revealed a genuine appetite across the country for this kind of worst-case scenario training.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:14:00 +0100
Speedboat killer jailed again for attacking woman
A man who was jailed for manslaughter over a woman's death in a speedboat crash has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for assaulting another woman.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:23:00 +0100
A man who was jailed for manslaughter over a woman's death in a speedboat crash has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for assaulting another woman.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:23:00 +0100
Former West Ham goalkeeper who famously denied Man Utd league title dies
Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died after a battle with cancer, the club has said.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:16:00 +0100
Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died after a battle with cancer, the club has said.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:16:00 +0100
VAR at fault for allowing Haaland goal against Man Utd, admits referee group
Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error after VAR awarded Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0100
Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error after VAR awarded Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0100
Deep-fried food banned and desserts cut back under new school dinner rules
Schools in England will stop offering pupils deep-fried foods such as chips and cut down on desserts in reforms aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0100
Schools in England will stop offering pupils deep-fried foods such as chips and cut down on desserts in reforms aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0100
Search for missing Belgian hillwalker who disappeared in the Scottish Highlands
A search has been launched for a missing Belgian man who has disappeared while hillwalking in the Scottish Highlands.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:58:00 +0100
A search has been launched for a missing Belgian man who has disappeared while hillwalking in the Scottish Highlands.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:58:00 +0100
Man denies charges after brother and three others killed in crash
A man has denied aiding and abetting dangerous driving after his brother and three other men were killed when a car crashed into a lamppost.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0100
A man has denied aiding and abetting dangerous driving after his brother and three other men were killed when a car crashed into a lamppost.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0100
The pension form that can override your will | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
More than 210,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every week.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Andy Burnham's high stakes policy headache that could split Labour MPs
To Andy Burnham, the privatisation of our water industry represents more than just a failure.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
To Andy Burnham, the privatisation of our water industry represents more than just a failure.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Al Fayed compensation claims could total £150m, lawyers say
A law firm representing more than 200 survivors of alleged abuse by former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed says compensation claims could total as much as £150 million.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:26:00 +0100
A law firm representing more than 200 survivors of alleged abuse by former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed says compensation claims could total as much as £150 million.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:26:00 +0100