Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Nursery worker who raped and abused toddlers jailed
A nursery worker who carried out multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against toddlers as young as two has been given a 30-year sentence.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0000
A nursery worker who carried out multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against toddlers as young as two has been given a 30-year sentence.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0000
15 vehicles involved in crash on motorway
Five people - including two children - have been taken to hospital following a 15-vehicle crash which closed part of a major Scottish motorway overnight.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:07:00 +0000
Five people - including two children - have been taken to hospital following a 15-vehicle crash which closed part of a major Scottish motorway overnight.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:07:00 +0000
Mother charged with murder after newborn baby dies in fall from building
A mother has been charged with murder after the death of her baby daughter in central London.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:19:00 +0000
A mother has been charged with murder after the death of her baby daughter in central London.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:19:00 +0000
Ed Miliband says Labour will help with energy costs - but doesn't say how
The energy secretary has told Sky News that the government will "fight people's corner" as the war in Iran threatens a fresh energy price crisis.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:53:00 +0000
The energy secretary has told Sky News that the government will "fight people's corner" as the war in Iran threatens a fresh energy price crisis.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:53:00 +0000
How UK might try to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
The UK military is considering the deployment of two drone types to the Middle East after the US asked allies for help to secure a key shipping lane in the region, it is understood.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:35:00 +0000
The UK military is considering the deployment of two drone types to the Middle East after the US asked allies for help to secure a key shipping lane in the region, it is understood.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:35:00 +0000
'Distinctively' tattooed man found dead in wheelie bin
Police have released identifying details of a man who was found dead in a wheelie bin on Friday.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000
Police have released identifying details of a man who was found dead in a wheelie bin on Friday.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000
Businesses to get state bonus for hiring unemployed young people
Businesses will be given a £3,000 government bonus for hiring a young person who has been out of work for six months.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000
Businesses will be given a £3,000 government bonus for hiring a young person who has been out of work for six months.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000
Laptop found in search for missing psychologist
A laptop that police believe belongs to a missing Brazilian academic in Essex has been found.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:38:00 +0000
A laptop that police believe belongs to a missing Brazilian academic in Essex has been found.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:38:00 +0000
Bob Vylan rapper repeats 'death to the IDF' chant at Al Quds Day demonstration
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into chants of "death, death to the IDF" led by rapper Bobby Vylan at a demonstration in London.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0000
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into chants of "death, death to the IDF" led by rapper Bobby Vylan at a demonstration in London.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0000
