Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Met Police urges potential sex assault victims on Married At First Sight UK to contact the force
The Metropolitan Police has urged potential victims of sexual assault on reality TV show Married At First Sight UK to get in touch.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:12:00 +0100
The Metropolitan Police has urged potential victims of sexual assault on reality TV show Married At First Sight UK to get in touch.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:12:00 +0100
King and Queen arrive in Belfast amid tight security
The King and Queen have begun a three-day visit to Northern Ireland, with tight security amid heightened dissident republican activities.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:23:00 +0100
The King and Queen have begun a three-day visit to Northern Ireland, with tight security amid heightened dissident republican activities.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:23:00 +0100
Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations linked to Epstein files
Surrey Police are investigating two separate allegations of child sexual abuse following the release of the Epstein files.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Surrey Police are investigating two separate allegations of child sexual abuse following the release of the Epstein files.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:49:00 +0100
World's 'most expensive' high-speed rail line to be slower and cost more
A high-speed train line between London and Birmingham will be more expensive, take longer to make and go slower than previously announced.
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:48:00 +0100
A high-speed train line between London and Birmingham will be more expensive, take longer to make and go slower than previously announced.
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:48:00 +0100
Man accused of sexually assaulting baby tells murder trial he 'never harmed' him
Warning: Some readers may find this story distressing.
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Warning: Some readers may find this story distressing.
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Up to 57 people could be charged over Grenfell Tower fire
Police will confirm who is being charged over the Grenfell Tower fire by the 10th anniversary of the disaster, it was revealed today.
Tue, 19 May 2026 13:09:00 +0100
Police will confirm who is being charged over the Grenfell Tower fire by the 10th anniversary of the disaster, it was revealed today.
Tue, 19 May 2026 13:09:00 +0100
John Swinney re-elected as Scotland's first minister
John Swinney has been re-elected as Scotland's first minister, vowing to "work every day to repay the trust" the nation's people have placed in him.
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:16:00 +0100
John Swinney has been re-elected as Scotland's first minister, vowing to "work every day to repay the trust" the nation's people have placed in him.
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:16:00 +0100
Fourth meningitis outbreak case confirmed in junior school pupil
A fourth case of meningitis in an outbreak in Reading has been confirmed in a junior school pupil.
Tue, 19 May 2026 10:01:00 +0100
A fourth case of meningitis in an outbreak in Reading has been confirmed in a junior school pupil.
Tue, 19 May 2026 10:01:00 +0100
Goldman Sachs tees off with £330m sale of former Ryder Cup host The Belfry | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
UK set for hottest day of the year so far
The UK could be set for the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to reach 28C (82.4F) in parts of the country on Friday.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:40:00 +0100
The UK could be set for the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to reach 28C (82.4F) in parts of the country on Friday.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:40:00 +0100
