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

Church warden serving life for murder of university lecturer has conviction quashed
A former church warden who was jailed for life for the murder of a university lecturer has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0100
A former church warden who was jailed for life for the murder of a university lecturer has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0100

UK economy grows by surprising amount
The UK economy grew far more than expected in the month before the war in Iran began, latest official figures show.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0100
The UK economy grew far more than expected in the month before the war in Iran began, latest official figures show.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0100

Teens staying silent on politics for fear of being 'cancelled'
One in five teenagers in the UK do not share their political views due to a fear of being "cancelled", according to a new report.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:42:00 +0100
One in five teenagers in the UK do not share their political views due to a fear of being "cancelled", according to a new report.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:42:00 +0100

Why Helen Mirren's garden could have a direct impact on your food bills
What do an Oscar-winning actress and your grocery bill have in common? More than you might think.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:58:00 +0100
What do an Oscar-winning actress and your grocery bill have in common? More than you might think.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:58:00 +0100


Fears government cash will come too late to save manufacturing jobs
Manufacturers are demanding immediate help with energy bills after the government revealed an expansion of a key support scheme, but said it would not begin until next April as planned.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0100
Manufacturers are demanding immediate help with energy bills after the government revealed an expansion of a key support scheme, but said it would not begin until next April as planned.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0100

Police warn protesters - and say Epsom rape suspects can't be identified
Police have warned protesters after saying they are unable to identify suspects who raped a woman outside a church in Surrey due to a lack of information.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0100
Police have warned protesters after saying they are unable to identify suspects who raped a woman outside a church in Surrey due to a lack of information.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0100

Man and woman arrested after attempted arson attack on synagogue
Two people have been arrested following an attempted arson attack on a north London synagogue, the Metropolitan Police said.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0100
Two people have been arrested following an attempted arson attack on a north London synagogue, the Metropolitan Police said.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0100

BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs
The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0100
The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0100

Two police officers charged after death of pregnant woman
Two police officers have been charged after the death of a heavily pregnant woman in a car crash.
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:13:00 +0100
Two police officers have been charged after the death of a heavily pregnant woman in a car crash.
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:13:00 +0100