Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Incredibly brave' man traps armed robber inside shop
Police have paid tribute to the bravery of a shop worker who was assaulted and threatened with a large knife by an armed robber, but managed to trap him so he could be arrested.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0000
Police have paid tribute to the bravery of a shop worker who was assaulted and threatened with a large knife by an armed robber, but managed to trap him so he could be arrested.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0000
Unemployment stuck at five year high as youth rate climbs
UK unemployment has remained at its highest rate in five years, new official figures show.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0000
UK unemployment has remained at its highest rate in five years, new official figures show.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0000
'Hellish' scenes and body bag shortages: What we could learn from COVID report today
A new 400-page report into the preparedness of the UK's healthcare system for a global pandemic will be published today, examining if it helped or hindered the country's COVID response.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
A new 400-page report into the preparedness of the UK's healthcare system for a global pandemic will be published today, examining if it helped or hindered the country's COVID response.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
New figures reveal what people really think about UK police
"I've had someone pull a knife on me outside the shop. Six times we've been broken into."
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
"I've had someone pull a knife on me outside the shop. Six times we've been broken into."
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Nottingham attack victim's mum 'validated' as officer says he felt killings 'were murder'
The mother of one of the Nottingham attack victims has told Sky News it "felt like validation" to hear police themselves had believed the killings were murder rather than a lesser charge.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:36:00 +0000
The mother of one of the Nottingham attack victims has told Sky News it "felt like validation" to hear police themselves had believed the killings were murder rather than a lesser charge.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:36:00 +0000
Apple issues spyware alert to iPhone users
Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0000
Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0000
Three charged with murder after man found dead in wheelie bin
Three people have been charged with murder after a man's body was discovered in a wheelie bin, police have said.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:10:00 +0000
Three people have been charged with murder after a man's body was discovered in a wheelie bin, police have said.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:10:00 +0000
Man who raped girl, 14, after picking her up from taxi rank jailed
A man who raped a 14-year-old girl after offering her a lift home at an Aberdeen taxi rank has been jailed for 12 years.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
A man who raped a 14-year-old girl after offering her a lift home at an Aberdeen taxi rank has been jailed for 12 years.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Rwanda demands more than £100m from UK over failed migrant deportation deal
Rwanda has demanded the UK pay more than £100m over the failed migrant deportation deal which Sir Keir Starmer scrapped in 2024 when Labour came to power.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:41:00 +0000
Rwanda has demanded the UK pay more than £100m over the failed migrant deportation deal which Sir Keir Starmer scrapped in 2024 when Labour came to power.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:41:00 +0000
Weight loss jabs may help anxiety and depression, study finds
Drugs used for weight loss could help reduce anxiety and depression, a new study revealed.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:37:00 +0000
Drugs used for weight loss could help reduce anxiety and depression, a new study revealed.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:37:00 +0000
