Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Why record diesel prices have further to go
The price of diesel has hit a record UK high, with experts warning of a toxic cocktail of pressures set to drive the cost into uncharted territory.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:43:00 +0100
The price of diesel has hit a record UK high, with experts warning of a toxic cocktail of pressures set to drive the cost into uncharted territory.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:43:00 +0100
McLaren Racing on track to hit $1bn in revenue as chief's pay reaches record
McLaren Racing is on track to become the first Formula One team to notch up $1bn in revenues this year, in the slipstream of Championship-winning performances which fuelled a record payout to its boss, Zak Brown.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:10:00 +0100
McLaren Racing is on track to become the first Formula One team to notch up $1bn in revenues this year, in the slipstream of Championship-winning performances which fuelled a record payout to its boss, Zak Brown.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Two women in their 30s and a child die attempting to cross English Channel
A 10-year-old child and two women have died attempting to cross the English Channel, according to the French authorities.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0100
A 10-year-old child and two women have died attempting to cross the English Channel, according to the French authorities.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0100
Lithium-ion battery caused house fire that killed mother and three children
A house fire in Merseyside which killed a mother and three children was caused by a lithium-ion battery, the fire service has said.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:24:00 +0100
A house fire in Merseyside which killed a mother and three children was caused by a lithium-ion battery, the fire service has said.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:24:00 +0100
New advert aimed at men as violence against women and girls branded 'national emergency'
A new advert has been launched as part of Police Scotland's efforts to tackle a "national emergency" of violence against women and girls.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0100
A new advert has been launched as part of Police Scotland's efforts to tackle a "national emergency" of violence against women and girls.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0100
US man 'thrilled' as mystery of 181-year-old Scottish brooch solved
An American man has told of his delight after a Highland Games expert in Scotland helped to solve the mystery of his 181-year-old family heirloom.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:09:00 +0100
An American man has told of his delight after a Highland Games expert in Scotland helped to solve the mystery of his 181-year-old family heirloom.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:09:00 +0100
'That's all folks': Liam Gallagher responds to Oasis tour tickets selling out
Tickets for Oasis' upcoming 2027 tour have sold out, with Liam Gallagher posting on social media to say "that's all folks".
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0100
Tickets for Oasis' upcoming 2027 tour have sold out, with Liam Gallagher posting on social media to say "that's all folks".
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0100
Avanti to be nationalised 'to build railway that actually works for people'
Avanti West Coast will be nationalised as of March next year, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0100
Avanti West Coast will be nationalised as of March next year, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0100