Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Disruption from 'critical' flaw in websites could spread in coming days, experts warn
Disruption from a "critical" flaw that led to websites around the world being taken down could become "more widespread", an expert had told Sky News.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Disruption from a "critical" flaw that led to websites around the world being taken down could become "more widespread", an expert had told Sky News.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0100
1800s law must be updated to protect 'backbone' of UK - MP
An inadequate law from the 19th century must be strengthened to deter saboteurs from attacking the UK's critical undersea cables and pipelines, a minister has said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0100
An inadequate law from the 19th century must be strengthened to deter saboteurs from attacking the UK's critical undersea cables and pipelines, a minister has said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0100
Cowardly killers who refuse to attend sentencing will face new penalties
Killers who refuse to attend sentence hearings could be confined to their cell for weeks or lose visiting privileges.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Killers who refuse to attend sentence hearings could be confined to their cell for weeks or lose visiting privileges.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of rape inside Parliament - reports
Police are investigating former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson over an allegation that he raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, the PA news agency reports.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0100
Police are investigating former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson over an allegation that he raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, the PA news agency reports.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0100
Police given more time to question two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation
Two men who were re-arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford can be held for up to seven days after police were given more time to question them.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0100
Two men who were re-arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford can be held for up to seven days after police were given more time to question them.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0100
Vital clues could help predict prostate cancer years in advance
Scientists have found clues that could help predict who will develop aggressive prostate cancer many years in advance.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0100
Scientists have found clues that could help predict who will develop aggressive prostate cancer many years in advance.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0100
Man forced to pay shooting victim, age 9, in first-of-its-kind compensation
A man who was found guilty of his role in a gangland shooting that left a nine-year-old girl with a bullet lodged in her brain has been ordered to pay her compensation.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0100
A man who was found guilty of his role in a gangland shooting that left a nine-year-old girl with a bullet lodged in her brain has been ordered to pay her compensation.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0100
More arrests made over death of Manchester woman
Three more people have been arrested over the death of Alisha Samuels in Manchester.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0100
Three more people have been arrested over the death of Alisha Samuels in Manchester.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0100
