Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Government wants right to appeal landmark asylum seeker hotel ruling
The government has taken the first step in appealing a court's decision that asylum seekers cannot be housed in an Essex hotel.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0100
The government has taken the first step in appealing a court's decision that asylum seekers cannot be housed in an Essex hotel.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Labour may have walked into political trap over Epping hotel
Has the government just walked into a giant political elephant trap by attempting to reverse the Epping hotel ruling?
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:19:00 +0100
Has the government just walked into a giant political elephant trap by attempting to reverse the Epping hotel ruling?
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:19:00 +0100
Family of mother killed at Notting Hill Carnival say it's an 'unmanageable event'
Over a million people are descending on west London this week for an event like no other.
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Over a million people are descending on west London this week for an event like no other.
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Lucy Connolly 'considering legal action' against authorities after prison release
A Northampton childminder who was jailed for inciting racial hatred after the Southport murders has said she is considering legal action against the police.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:04:00 +0100
A Northampton childminder who was jailed for inciting racial hatred after the Southport murders has said she is considering legal action against the police.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:04:00 +0100
Bridgerton creator reacts to claims of 'woke' casting
Bridgerton creator Shonda Rhimes says filming the drama and its spin-off Queen Charlotte in England has prompted her to consider relocating to the UK.
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Bridgerton creator Shonda Rhimes says filming the drama and its spin-off Queen Charlotte in England has prompted her to consider relocating to the UK.
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:01:00 +0100
What the weather's going to be like this bank holiday weekend - and the roads best to avoid
The bank holiday weekend is under way with a host of big events taking place - but will the weather dampen spirits?
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:25:00 +0100
The bank holiday weekend is under way with a host of big events taking place - but will the weather dampen spirits?
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:25:00 +0100
Actor Noel Clarke loses libel case as sexual misconduct allegations 'substantially true'
Actor Noel Clarke has lost his High Court libel case against the publisher of The Guardian, over a series of news articles which featured claims from a number of women.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:18:00 +0100
Actor Noel Clarke has lost his High Court libel case against the publisher of The Guardian, over a series of news articles which featured claims from a number of women.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:18:00 +0100
The key allegations against Noel Clarke - and the judge's response
Multiple witnesses gave evidence about their experiences of working with Noel Clarke during his libel trial - including women who had "nothing to gain and everything to lose", say the Guardian journalists who carried out the investigation.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:28:00 +0100
Multiple witnesses gave evidence about their experiences of working with Noel Clarke during his libel trial - including women who had "nothing to gain and everything to lose", say the Guardian journalists who carried out the investigation.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:28:00 +0100
David Lammy given formal warning after JD Vance fishing trip
The foreign secretary has been issued a formal warning by the Environment Agency after reporting himself for fishing with the US vice-president without a licence.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0100
The foreign secretary has been issued a formal warning by the Environment Agency after reporting himself for fishing with the US vice-president without a licence.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0100
Warning millions face bank holiday weekend travel misery
Millions across the UK are facing travel disruptions this bank holiday weekend due to heavy traffic, a rail strike, and ongoing engineering work.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:59:00 +0100
Millions across the UK are facing travel disruptions this bank holiday weekend due to heavy traffic, a rail strike, and ongoing engineering work.
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:59:00 +0100
