Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Police apologise to second parliamentary Speaker in two days over Mandelson arrest leak
The Metropolitan Police has apologised to a second parliamentary Speaker in two days after he was incorrectly named as the person who passed on information about Lord Mandelson, which led to his arrest.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:33:00 +0000
The Metropolitan Police has apologised to a second parliamentary Speaker in two days after he was incorrectly named as the person who passed on information about Lord Mandelson, which led to his arrest.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:33:00 +0000
Driver who crashed while gambling is jailed after causing premature birth
A driver has been jailed after crashing into the back of a car while gambling on his mobile phone, and causing a pregnant woman to go into labour.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:32:00 +0000
A driver has been jailed after crashing into the back of a car while gambling on his mobile phone, and causing a pregnant woman to go into labour.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:32:00 +0000
Woman who fell from window fleeing Nottingham attacker warned he could have killed her
A woman who broke her back falling from a window trying to flee Nottingham attacker Valdo Calocane was warned by police he could have killed her, an inquiry heard.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0000
A woman who broke her back falling from a window trying to flee Nottingham attacker Valdo Calocane was warned by police he could have killed her, an inquiry heard.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0000
Assisted dying bill will almost certainly fail due to a lack of time
Controversial legislation to permit assisted dying in England and Wales is set to fail because of a lack of parliamentary time, Sky News can reveal.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:25:00 +0000
Controversial legislation to permit assisted dying in England and Wales is set to fail because of a lack of parliamentary time, Sky News can reveal.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:25:00 +0000
Instagram to notify parents if teens search for suicide content
Instagram will start notifying parents if their children repeatedly search for suicide and self-harm content.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:16:00 +0000
Instagram will start notifying parents if their children repeatedly search for suicide and self-harm content.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:16:00 +0000
Soham murderer Ian Huntley in serious condition after workshop prison attack, as assault suspect identified
Ian Huntley has suffered head injuries in an assault in prison this morning, with the suspect identified by police.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:54:00 +0000
Ian Huntley has suffered head injuries in an assault in prison this morning, with the suspect identified by police.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:54:00 +0000
UK's delicate deal to get Bayeux Tapestry loaned from France - diplomatic coup or cultural gamble?
When the Bayeux Tapestry goes on show at the British Museum later this year it will be the culmination of one of the most impressive cultural exchanges this century.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:08:00 +0000
When the Bayeux Tapestry goes on show at the British Museum later this year it will be the culmination of one of the most impressive cultural exchanges this century.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:08:00 +0000
Child killer Ian Huntley will be vulnerable to another attack if he survives
Any prisoner convicted of a child sex crime is a target for other inmates.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:09:00 +0000
Any prisoner convicted of a child sex crime is a target for other inmates.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:09:00 +0000
Number of asylum seekers housed in hotels drops - with a rise in small boat arrivals
The number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels across the UK has dropped to the lowest level for 18 months, new data shows.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:49:00 +0000
The number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels across the UK has dropped to the lowest level for 18 months, new data shows.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:49:00 +0000
We tested 19 kitchen rolls in supermarkets - and it might change how you buy it
Kitchen roll is a household staple that most of us use everyday, whether it's mopping up spills, wiping surfaces or storing food.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:56:00 +0000
Kitchen roll is a household staple that most of us use everyday, whether it's mopping up spills, wiping surfaces or storing food.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:56:00 +0000
