
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Arthur was abused as a child by his babysitter - but his claim for compensation was rejected. And he's not alone
Victims of grooming gangs and modern slavery are being denied compensation by a government scheme because of their criminal records, Sky News has learned.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Victims of grooming gangs and modern slavery are being denied compensation by a government scheme because of their criminal records, Sky News has learned.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Daily Mail owner in talks to buy Telegraph titles for £500m
The owner of the Daily Mail is in talks to buy the Daily Telegraph and its Sunday sister title for £500m, a deal that would finally end the more-than two-year hiatus over their future.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:59:00 +0000
The owner of the Daily Mail is in talks to buy the Daily Telegraph and its Sunday sister title for £500m, a deal that would finally end the more-than two-year hiatus over their future.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:59:00 +0000

Starmer reveals Trump peace plan 'concern' at G20 summit
Sir Keir Starmer is set for talks with Donald Trump over his Ukraine peace plan - after the G20 summit opened without him.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:32:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer is set for talks with Donald Trump over his Ukraine peace plan - after the G20 summit opened without him.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:32:00 +0000

Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in Swindon.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in Swindon.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000

'Silence speaks volumes': Andrew criticised by US politicians after missing interview deadline
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been criticised by US politicians after he failed to respond to their request for an interview.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 02:35:00 +0000
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been criticised by US politicians after he failed to respond to their request for an interview.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 02:35:00 +0000

Struggling energy supplier Ovo to axe hundreds of jobs
Ovo Energy, one of Britain's biggest domestic gas and electricity suppliers, is preparing to take an axe to its workforce next week as part of efforts to convince regulators that it has a viable turnaround plan.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:36:00 +0000
Ovo Energy, one of Britain's biggest domestic gas and electricity suppliers, is preparing to take an axe to its workforce next week as part of efforts to convince regulators that it has a viable turnaround plan.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:36:00 +0000

Boris Johnson hits out at COVID inquiry report
Boris Johnson has rejected claims he presided over a toxic and chaotic culture at the heart of the UK government during the pandemic, and accused the COVID-19 Inquiry of being "totally muddled".
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:08:00 +0000
Boris Johnson has rejected claims he presided over a toxic and chaotic culture at the heart of the UK government during the pandemic, and accused the COVID-19 Inquiry of being "totally muddled".
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:08:00 +0000

First saplings planted from felled Sycamore Gap tree
The first saplings grown from the Sycamore Gap tree, which was deliberately cut down in 2023, are being planted on Saturday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:58:00 +0000
The first saplings grown from the Sycamore Gap tree, which was deliberately cut down in 2023, are being planted on Saturday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:58:00 +0000

Regulators approve first trials for puberty-blocking drugs in children since ban
Regulators have approved the first clinical trials of puberty-blocking drugs in children since their use in gender clinics was banned following a major review last year.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Regulators have approved the first clinical trials of puberty-blocking drugs in children since their use in gender clinics was banned following a major review last year.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Nathan Gill was about to board a flight to Russia when accepting bribes finally caught up with him
Nathan Gill was at Manchester airport, about to board a flight to Russia, when accepting bribes finally caught up with him.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:18:00 +0000
Nathan Gill was at Manchester airport, about to board a flight to Russia, when accepting bribes finally caught up with him.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:18:00 +0000