Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Politics of migration 'difficult' for Labour, Mahmood says - as she tightens asylum rules
The home secretary has admitted the politics of migration is "difficult" for Labour as she announced measures to tighten Britain's asylum system.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0000
The home secretary has admitted the politics of migration is "difficult" for Labour as she announced measures to tighten Britain's asylum system.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0000
Shoplifter who killed Asda security guard jailed for five years
A shoplifter who killed a security guard during a struggle at an Asda superstore as she tried to flee with stolen alcohol has been jailed for five years and four months.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:01:00 +0000
A shoplifter who killed a security guard during a struggle at an Asda superstore as she tried to flee with stolen alcohol has been jailed for five years and four months.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:01:00 +0000
£22m fine for South East Water over repeated supply failures
South East Water is to be fined £22m for repeated supply failures, watchdog Ofwat has said.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:51:00 +0000
South East Water is to be fined £22m for repeated supply failures, watchdog Ofwat has said.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:51:00 +0000
More than 60 sick babies linked to toxic baby formula
The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed it is investigating more than 60 cases of babies falling ill after being fed toxic baby formula.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0000
The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed it is investigating more than 60 cases of babies falling ill after being fed toxic baby formula.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0000
Why wars are bad news for the 'special relationship'
Nothing puts the so-called "special relationship" between the UK and the United States under strain like the Americans going to war.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:24:00 +0000
Nothing puts the so-called "special relationship" between the UK and the United States under strain like the Americans going to war.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:24:00 +0000
£8bn private dentistry industry to be investigated after 'significant' price hikes
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:10:00 +0000
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:10:00 +0000
European nations step in to protect Cyprus as UK warship delay criticised
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:24:00 +0000
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:24:00 +0000
Can Shabana Mahmood save Labour?
We may be three years away from the next general election, but the battle lines are already being drawn.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0000
We may be three years away from the next general election, but the battle lines are already being drawn.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0000
'Our house is worth £550,000 - what are pros and cons of equity release?' | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Boy died 'in agony' after operation by suspended surgeon
A nine-year-old boy suffered "fatal physical harm" after he was operated on by a suspended surgeon at Addenbrooke's hospital.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0000
A nine-year-old boy suffered "fatal physical harm" after he was operated on by a suspended surgeon at Addenbrooke's hospital.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0000
