Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK's first visa ban in asylum crackdown
The government will halt visa routes for nationals from four countries who the home secretary says have "abused" the UK's generosity.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:42:00 +0000
The government will halt visa routes for nationals from four countries who the home secretary says have "abused" the UK's generosity.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:42:00 +0000
Why UK inflation forecast is not worth the paper it was written on
The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0000
The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0000
Three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Metropolitan Police have said.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:22:00 +0000
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Metropolitan Police have said.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:22:00 +0000
Police anti organised crime operation 'locks down' part of Liverpool
Police say a huge operation is underway to "lock down" an area of Anfield in Liverpool as part of a "relentless" offensive targeting criminals.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:33:00 +0000
Police say a huge operation is underway to "lock down" an area of Anfield in Liverpool as part of a "relentless" offensive targeting criminals.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:33:00 +0000
Saharan dust to coat UK and bring vibrant sunsets
A cloud of Saharan dust is expected to produce spectacular hazy sunsets and coat cars and other outdoor surfaces across the UK, forecasters have said.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:46:00 +0000
A cloud of Saharan dust is expected to produce spectacular hazy sunsets and coat cars and other outdoor surfaces across the UK, forecasters have said.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:46:00 +0000
China used UK Border Force officer for 'shadow policing operations'
China used a Border Force officer to carry out "shadow policing operations" in the UK including spying on dissidents and forcing entry to a suspected fraudster's flat, a court has heard.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000
China used a Border Force officer to carry out "shadow policing operations" in the UK including spying on dissidents and forcing entry to a suspected fraudster's flat, a court has heard.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000
Former gamekeeper found guilty of shotgun murder to appeal against conviction
A former head gamekeeper found guilty of the shotgun murder of an ex-colleague intends to appeal against his conviction.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0000
A former head gamekeeper found guilty of the shotgun murder of an ex-colleague intends to appeal against his conviction.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0000
Ex-England footballer Andy Carroll pleads not guilty to breaching court order against ex-wife
Former England footballer Andy Carroll has pleaded not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order against his ex-wife.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:57:00 +0000
Former England footballer Andy Carroll has pleaded not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order against his ex-wife.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:57:00 +0000
UK to deploy warship to Cyprus
Britain will deploy HMS Dragon and helicopters with anti-drone capabilities in Cyprus, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0000
Britain will deploy HMS Dragon and helicopters with anti-drone capabilities in Cyprus, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0000
Stranded Britons in Middle East - what you need to know as flights back to UK begin
More than 1,000 British nationals have arrived back in the UK on commercial flights from the Middle East, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:31:00 +0000
More than 1,000 British nationals have arrived back in the UK on commercial flights from the Middle East, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:31:00 +0000
