Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Mandelson arrested
Lord Peter Mandelson has been questioned by police after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:08:00 +0000
Lord Peter Mandelson has been questioned by police after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:08:00 +0000
'Miracle' as baby boy born from dead donor womb transplant
A baby boy has become the first child in Britain to be born to a mother with a womb transplanted from a deceased donor.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
A baby boy has become the first child in Britain to be born to a mother with a womb transplanted from a deceased donor.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Threats we face echo run-up to WWII, warns minister
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and wider threats to the UK and its allies share "a lot of similarities" with the three-year run-up to the Second World War, the armed forces minister has said.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:31:00 +0000
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and wider threats to the UK and its allies share "a lot of similarities" with the three-year run-up to the Second World War, the armed forces minister has said.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:31:00 +0000
Two Commonwealth countries back plans to remove Andrew from line of succession
The governments of Australia and New Zealand have thrown their weight behind plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:37:00 +0000
The governments of Australia and New Zealand have thrown their weight behind plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:37:00 +0000
Queen meets Gisele Pelicot and praises rape survivor's 'extraordinary dignity'
The Queen has met French rape survivor, Gisele Pelicot, and told her she was left "speechless" by the account of her ordeal in her new memoir.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0000
The Queen has met French rape survivor, Gisele Pelicot, and told her she was left "speechless" by the account of her ordeal in her new memoir.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0000
Children's home manager abused vulnerable boys and girls in 18 year 'regime of fear'
A children's home manager sexually abused girls and boys in his care during an 18-year "regime of fear", a court has found.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:42:00 +0000
A children's home manager sexually abused girls and boys in his care during an 18-year "regime of fear", a court has found.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:42:00 +0000
Tourette's campaigner 'deeply mortified' after racial slur at BAFTAs
A Tourette's campaigner who yelled out a racial slur at the BAFTAs has spoken out about the incident, saying he is "deeply mortified".
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:14:00 +0000
A Tourette's campaigner who yelled out a racial slur at the BAFTAs has spoken out about the incident, saying he is "deeply mortified".
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:14:00 +0000
'Staring down the barrel at higher costs': UK businesses face uncertain future over US tariffs
UK businesses are facing uncertainty and higher costs as Donald Trump's new global tariff hike is set to take effect from Tuesday.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:54:00 +0000
UK businesses are facing uncertainty and higher costs as Donald Trump's new global tariff hike is set to take effect from Tuesday.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:54:00 +0000
Police investigating 'abhorrent' online racist abuse of top flight footballers
An investigation has been launched after several football clubs reported online racial abuse of their players over the weekend.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
An investigation has been launched after several football clubs reported online racial abuse of their players over the weekend.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Jubilant Team GB return home after record-breaking Winter Olympics
Team GB's athletes have returned home to a rapturous welcome after their most successful Winter Olympics ever.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000
Team GB's athletes have returned home to a rapturous welcome after their most successful Winter Olympics ever.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000