Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The national resilience moment that almost barely happened
It was the national resilience moment that very nearly barely happened.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0100
It was the national resilience moment that very nearly barely happened.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0100
Amber weather warning in place as named storm hits UK - with another hours away
Several weather warnings are in place as the first named storm of the season hits the UK today.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0100
Several weather warnings are in place as the first named storm of the season hits the UK today.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0100
Could this be Labour's 'green argument' for approving controversial Rosebank oil field?
Former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has said she thinks ministers will approve drilling in the controversial Rosebank oil field - and that they will argue they will spend the proceeds investing in renewable energy.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0100
Former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has said she thinks ministers will approve drilling in the controversial Rosebank oil field - and that they will argue they will spend the proceeds investing in renewable energy.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0100
Military aircraft to be equipped to fight wildfires
Military aircraft will be equipped to help tackle wildfires, the UK government has announced, after a summer of "unrelenting" blazes and sustained hot conditions.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:11:00 +0100
Military aircraft will be equipped to help tackle wildfires, the UK government has announced, after a summer of "unrelenting" blazes and sustained hot conditions.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:11:00 +0100
Winter energy supply secure but possible 'tight days' for electricity - grid operators
Britain's energy supplies are secure for winter, national grid operators have said, despite expected higher gas demand at peak times and possible "tight days" for electricity.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:16:00 +0100
Britain's energy supplies are secure for winter, national grid operators have said, despite expected higher gas demand at peak times and possible "tight days" for electricity.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:16:00 +0100
Woman, 27, charged after police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
A woman has been charged in connection with the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre on Sunday, police have said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0100
A woman has been charged in connection with the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre on Sunday, police have said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0100
Man charged with murder after woman found dead in car with puncture wounds
A man has been charged with murder after a housing association worker died following a car crash in South Wales, having sustained "puncture wounds".
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0100
A man has been charged with murder after a housing association worker died following a car crash in South Wales, having sustained "puncture wounds".
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0100
PC Sharon Beshenivsky killer jailed over underworld guns operation
A getaway driver for the gang who shot dead PC Sharon Beshenivsky in an armed robbery has been given a life sentence with a minimum term of eight years over his role in an underworld gun business.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0100
A getaway driver for the gang who shot dead PC Sharon Beshenivsky in an armed robbery has been given a life sentence with a minimum term of eight years over his role in an underworld gun business.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer could be summoned to give evidence to grooming gangs inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer may be required to give evidence at the grooming gangs inquiry, with hearings due to begin in December.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer may be required to give evidence at the grooming gangs inquiry, with hearings due to begin in December.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0100
