Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Labour Party on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats
It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:17:00 +0100
It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:17:00 +0100
English council elections: Analysis in maps and charts and find the result from your seat
Labour have lost around half of the seats they were defending so far, as Reform have made massive gains in council elections for the second year running.
Fri, 08 May 2026 04:59:00 +0100
Labour have lost around half of the seats they were defending so far, as Reform have made massive gains in council elections for the second year running.
Fri, 08 May 2026 04:59:00 +0100
Key parking fine rules clarified by appeals body - with operators increasingly giving up cases
A record number of private parking fines were successfully appealed to the industry body last year, the Money blog can reveal.
Fri, 08 May 2026 11:39:00 +0100
A record number of private parking fines were successfully appealed to the industry body last year, the Money blog can reveal.
Fri, 08 May 2026 11:39:00 +0100
Household energy suppliers E.ON and Ovo target merger announcement next week | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
It's bleak for Starmer - but plans to 'plunge the knife' may be fading
The early results were dire for Labour, as the results video lays bare - but what matters more is the reaction of Labour MPs.
Fri, 08 May 2026 09:52:00 +0100
The early results were dire for Labour, as the results video lays bare - but what matters more is the reaction of Labour MPs.
Fri, 08 May 2026 09:52:00 +0100
Britain's first gay surrogate parent charged with rape and human trafficking
One of Britain's first gay surrogate parents has been charged with rape and human trafficking for sexual exploitation.
Fri, 08 May 2026 09:38:00 +0100
One of Britain's first gay surrogate parents has been charged with rape and human trafficking for sexual exploitation.
Fri, 08 May 2026 09:38:00 +0100
South East Water boss quits a week after chairman
The boss of South East Water (SEW) has quit just a week after its chairman following demands by MPs for a change of leadership at the struggling utility firm.
Fri, 08 May 2026 08:39:00 +0100
The boss of South East Water (SEW) has quit just a week after its chairman following demands by MPs for a change of leadership at the struggling utility firm.
Fri, 08 May 2026 08:39:00 +0100
British Airways owner 'confident' on jet fuel supply 'throughout summer'
The owner of British Airways has said it does not expect its services across main markets to be affected by the threat of jet fuel shortages "throughout the summer", as supplies are squeezed by the effects of the US-Iran war.
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:29:00 +0100
The owner of British Airways has said it does not expect its services across main markets to be affected by the threat of jet fuel shortages "throughout the summer", as supplies are squeezed by the effects of the US-Iran war.
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:29:00 +0100
English clubs reach all three European finals for first time
A jubilant Prince of Wales was pictured pumping his fists in the air before celebrating with Aston Villa's players in the dressing room after they reached the Europa League final.
Thu, 07 May 2026 22:17:00 +0100
A jubilant Prince of Wales was pictured pumping his fists in the air before celebrating with Aston Villa's players in the dressing room after they reached the Europa League final.
Thu, 07 May 2026 22:17:00 +0100
Man charged with harassment over incident near Andrew's Sandringham home
A 39-year-old man has been charged over an incident near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Norfolk home.
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:37:00 +0100
A 39-year-old man has been charged over an incident near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Norfolk home.
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:37:00 +0100
