Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'We are holding on - but not by much': Navy chief warns of Russian threat
The head of the Royal Navy has warned the government to "step up" and fund defence or risk losing the UK's superiority in the Atlantic to Russia.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:15:00 +0000
The head of the Royal Navy has warned the government to "step up" and fund defence or risk losing the UK's superiority in the Atlantic to Russia.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:15:00 +0000
The signs Putin is expecting more war - and the frank conversation Keir Starmer needs to have
With more than a thousand troops being killed or wounded every day, there's no sign that Donald Trump's push to end Russia's war in Ukraine is reducing the battles on the ground.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:05:00 +0000
With more than a thousand troops being killed or wounded every day, there's no sign that Donald Trump's push to end Russia's war in Ukraine is reducing the battles on the ground.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:05:00 +0000
Teen Afghan asylum seekers locked up for raping girl
Two teenage asylum seekers from Afghanistan face possible deportation after being detained for abducting and raping a 15-year-old girl.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:59:00 +0000
Two teenage asylum seekers from Afghanistan face possible deportation after being detained for abducting and raping a 15-year-old girl.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:59:00 +0000
Look familiar? New design for nationalised trains revealed
A "striking" new design for UK trains has been revealed by the transport secretary - but you may well think it looks familiar.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:42:00 +0000
A "striking" new design for UK trains has been revealed by the transport secretary - but you may well think it looks familiar.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:42:00 +0000
Angela Rayner just showed Labour MPs what they're missing
The day after Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted Angela Rayner back in the cabinet, she showed Labour MPs what they've been missing.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:06:00 +0000
The day after Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted Angela Rayner back in the cabinet, she showed Labour MPs what they've been missing.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:06:00 +0000
Victims of maternity failings 'disappointed' with findings of damning report
Victims of maternity failings say they're "disappointed" with the findings of an interim report which they fear will have "no teeth" to make changes.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:25:00 +0000
Victims of maternity failings say they're "disappointed" with the findings of an interim report which they fear will have "no teeth" to make changes.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:25:00 +0000
'Danger to life' warning as Storm Bram hits UK and Ireland
Heavy rain and flooding, bringing possible "danger to life," have been forecast for parts of Wales and England on Tuesday as Storm Bram hits the UK.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:51:00 +0000
Heavy rain and flooding, bringing possible "danger to life," have been forecast for parts of Wales and England on Tuesday as Storm Bram hits the UK.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:51:00 +0000
Liverpool boss has 'no clue' whether Salah has played last game for the club
Arne Slot has said he has "no clue" whether Mohamed Salah has played his last game for Liverpool.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:54:00 +0000
Arne Slot has said he has "no clue" whether Mohamed Salah has played his last game for Liverpool.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:54:00 +0000
Patients with previously untreatable blood cancer now disease-free after world-first gene therapy
Patients with a previously untreatable form of blood cancer are now living disease-free after a world-first gene therapy.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:51:00 +0000
Patients with a previously untreatable form of blood cancer are now living disease-free after a world-first gene therapy.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:51:00 +0000
Europe must 'ramp up' pressure on Russia, says No 10 after meeting with Zelenskyy
Europe must "ramp up" pressure on Russia "to bring an end to this barbaric war", a Downing Street spokesperson said after Sir Keir Starmer chaired a meeting with the Coalition of the Willing.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:57:00 +0000
Europe must "ramp up" pressure on Russia "to bring an end to this barbaric war", a Downing Street spokesperson said after Sir Keir Starmer chaired a meeting with the Coalition of the Willing.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:57:00 +0000
