Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Palestine Action post by wife of PM's adviser being assessed by police
The Metropolitan Police are assessing a social media post referencing support for Palestine Action from Sarah Helm, author and wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:31:00 +0100
The Metropolitan Police are assessing a social media post referencing support for Palestine Action from Sarah Helm, author and wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:31:00 +0100
Two dead after light aircraft crash
Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in Scotland, police have said.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:37:00 +0100
Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in Scotland, police have said.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:37:00 +0100
Man convicted of arson attacks against Keir Starmer deported from UK
A man convicted of arson attacks targeting Sir Keir Starmer has been deported, the Home Office said.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0100
A man convicted of arson attacks targeting Sir Keir Starmer has been deported, the Home Office said.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0100
Troubled housebuilder Vistry lays foundations with former Crown Estate boss
Vistry Group, the troubled London-listed housebuilder, is turning to a former executive at The Crown Estate to help repair its battered finances.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:13:00 +0100
Vistry Group, the troubled London-listed housebuilder, is turning to a former executive at The Crown Estate to help repair its battered finances.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:13:00 +0100
Norwegian teenage hitman who flew to UK to commit murder jailed
A Norwegian teenager who flew to the UK to carry out murder for an Iran-backed gang has been jailed for 20 years.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0100
A Norwegian teenager who flew to the UK to carry out murder for an Iran-backed gang has been jailed for 20 years.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0100
Tiger victim's medical records may have been improperly accessed
NHS staff may have improperly accessed information about a man killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0100
NHS staff may have improperly accessed information about a man killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0100
Ex-soap star who conned would-be models in £13m scam jailed after fleeing UK
A former soap opera star has been jailed for nine years after fleeing the UK for Spain to avoid facing trial for allegedly conning would-be models out of more than £13m.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0100
A former soap opera star has been jailed for nine years after fleeing the UK for Spain to avoid facing trial for allegedly conning would-be models out of more than £13m.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0100
'Fantasist' who murdered woman at Airbnb to exact 'brutal and fatal revenge' is jailed
A "fantasist" who murdered a woman at an Airbnb to exact "brutal and fatal revenge" after she rejected him has been jailed for at least 28 years.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:43:00 +0100
A "fantasist" who murdered a woman at an Airbnb to exact "brutal and fatal revenge" after she rejected him has been jailed for at least 28 years.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:43:00 +0100
British man fined for causing death of his two-year-old son in Cyprus
A British father has been fined €3,000 (£2,500) for causing the death of his two-year-old son who fell from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cyprus.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0100
A British father has been fined €3,000 (£2,500) for causing the death of his two-year-old son who fell from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cyprus.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0100
Pipe bomb 'pushed through letterbox' of home with mother and children inside
A pipe bomb exploded after being put through the letterbox of a Belfast home while a mother and her children were inside, police have said.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0100
A pipe bomb exploded after being put through the letterbox of a Belfast home while a mother and her children were inside, police have said.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0100
