Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Ian Huntley's alleged killer appears in court
A man charged with murdering child killer Ian Huntley in prison has appeared in court.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0000
A man charged with murdering child killer Ian Huntley in prison has appeared in court.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0000
It's difficult to see how Starmer can put this right
In the end, the first drop of the Mandelson files contained neither a smoking gun nor bombshell revelation.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:09:00 +0000
In the end, the first drop of the Mandelson files contained neither a smoking gun nor bombshell revelation.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:09:00 +0000
Teenage girl shot in legs in 'targeted attack'
A 17-year-old girl has been shot in the legs in a “targeted attack” in Liverpool, police said.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:16:00 +0000
A 17-year-old girl has been shot in the legs in a “targeted attack” in Liverpool, police said.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:16:00 +0000
Tech giants handed deadline by UK regulator
Tech companies have been warned to protect young people online after MPs voted down a blanket social media ban for under-16s.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0000
Tech companies have been warned to protect young people online after MPs voted down a blanket social media ban for under-16s.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0000
MPs launch investigation into student loans system
A committee of MPs is launching an inquiry into the student loan system and whether it's fair for graduates
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0000
A committee of MPs is launching an inquiry into the student loan system and whether it's fair for graduates
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0000
First annual bonus in four years at John Lewis Partnership
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has announced its first annual bonus since 2022 following further progress in its post pandemic turnaround .
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:52:00 +0000
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has announced its first annual bonus since 2022 following further progress in its post pandemic turnaround .
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:52:00 +0000
Woman who falsely accused 10 men of raping her jailed
A woman has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after falsely accusing 10 men of raping her.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:09:00 +0000
A woman has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after falsely accusing 10 men of raping her.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:09:00 +0000
CPS loses appeal over Kneecap terror charge
Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a new terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:44:00 +0000
Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a new terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:44:00 +0000
Ex-MI5 contractor flew to Latvia to pass secrets to foreign power, court hears
A former MI5 contractor flew to Riga in a bid to pass secrets to an unnamed foreign state at its embassy in the Latvian capital, a court has heard.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:02:00 +0000
A former MI5 contractor flew to Riga in a bid to pass secrets to an unnamed foreign state at its embassy in the Latvian capital, a court has heard.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:02:00 +0000
Teenage girl stabbed and school put into lockdown
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenage girl was stabbed at a school near Norwich, putting classes into lockdown.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:23:00 +0000
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenage girl was stabbed at a school near Norwich, putting classes into lockdown.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:23:00 +0000
