Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Britain's longest-serving female prisoner back behind bars weeks after release
Britain's longest-serving female prisoner, who carried out the "cruel and vicious" murder of a love rival, has been returned to jail weeks after being released on licence.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0100
Britain's longest-serving female prisoner, who carried out the "cruel and vicious" murder of a love rival, has been returned to jail weeks after being released on licence.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0100
Mike Dean responds after backlash over Jamie Vardy podcast
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean insists he has "always respected the profession" - after revealing he used to "joke about" and play "games" during matches.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0100
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean insists he has "always respected the profession" - after revealing he used to "joke about" and play "games" during matches.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0100
Fraudster who pawned ex-Premier League footballer's art collection misses sentencing after 'being hit by luggage'
A wealth manager who pawned ex-Premier League star Edgar Davids's £188,000 modern art collection has missed her sentencing - claiming she was hit on the head by luggage.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:42:00 +0100
A wealth manager who pawned ex-Premier League star Edgar Davids's £188,000 modern art collection has missed her sentencing - claiming she was hit on the head by luggage.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:42:00 +0100
University of Cambridge will review 'decision-making and actions' after death of Jason Arday
The University of Cambridge will carry out an independent review to "identify shortcomings" following the death of Professor Jason Arday.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:53:00 +0100
The University of Cambridge will carry out an independent review to "identify shortcomings" following the death of Professor Jason Arday.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:53:00 +0100
Former Liverpool player spared jail after assaulting ex-girlfriend
Jordon Ibe, former Liverpool winger, has been spared jail after pleading guilty to assaulting his then-girlfriend.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0100
Jordon Ibe, former Liverpool winger, has been spared jail after pleading guilty to assaulting his then-girlfriend.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0100
Man who died after entering canal while fleeing police at Notting Hill Carnival is named
A man who died after entering a canal as he ran away from police at the Notting Hill Carnival has been named as Karnell Kelly.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0100
A man who died after entering a canal as he ran away from police at the Notting Hill Carnival has been named as Karnell Kelly.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0100
Met chief 'flabbergasted' by release of knife and gun suspects
Suspects charged with serious knife and firearm offences are being released on bail amid Britain's prison overcrowding crisis, the country's most senior police officer has warned.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0100
Suspects charged with serious knife and firearm offences are being released on bail amid Britain's prison overcrowding crisis, the country's most senior police officer has warned.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0100
Man sentenced for helping escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife
A prisoner found guilty of helping a former soldier after he escaped from jail has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0100
A prisoner found guilty of helping a former soldier after he escaped from jail has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0100
HMRC threatened with legal action over settlement trade
A non-profit legal group has threatened to sue HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for allegedly allowing Israeli settlement trade to enter the UK tariff-free.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:24:00 +0100
A non-profit legal group has threatened to sue HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for allegedly allowing Israeli settlement trade to enter the UK tariff-free.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:24:00 +0100
Woman sentenced after 19-year-old cousin killed by out-of-control XL bully
A woman whose out-of-control XL bully dog mauled her 19-year-old cousin to death has been handed a suspended prison sentence.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:21:00 +0100
A woman whose out-of-control XL bully dog mauled her 19-year-old cousin to death has been handed a suspended prison sentence.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:21:00 +0100
