Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The working class extrovert who wants to be Labour leader - who is Wes Streeting?
Wes Streeting couldn't have been plotting a coup against Sir Keir Starmer, his friends claim, because he went to the cinema to watch the Devil Wears Prada 2.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:44:00 +0100
Wes Streeting couldn't have been plotting a coup against Sir Keir Starmer, his friends claim, because he went to the cinema to watch the Devil Wears Prada 2.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:44:00 +0100
Murder investigation as pedestrian struck by car dies in hospital
A murder investigation has been launched after a man who was part of a group of pedestrians struck by a car in Nottinghamshire died in hospital.
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:55:00 +0100
A murder investigation has been launched after a man who was part of a group of pedestrians struck by a car in Nottinghamshire died in hospital.
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:55:00 +0100
British man jailed in Ukraine after admitting spying for Russia
A Scottish man who worked as a military instructor in Ukraine has been jailed for more than eight years after he admitted spying for Russia.
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:48:00 +0100
A Scottish man who worked as a military instructor in Ukraine has been jailed for more than eight years after he admitted spying for Russia.
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:48:00 +0100
Appoint Burnham, PM urged
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0100
Teacher accused of baby murder told police 'I will fight you til the day I die'
Warning: Some readers may find this story upsetting.
Wed, 13 May 2026 07:31:00 +0100
Warning: Some readers may find this story upsetting.
Wed, 13 May 2026 07:31:00 +0100
'Really significant moment' as Kate returns to world stage
The Princess of Wales will begin her first overseas trip since her cancer treatment today.
Tue, 12 May 2026 23:38:00 +0100
The Princess of Wales will begin her first overseas trip since her cancer treatment today.
Tue, 12 May 2026 23:38:00 +0100
Woman on the run for more than 20 years arrested during facial recognition trial
Several suspects have been arrested after being caught by facial recognition cameras, including a woman wanted for an assault more than 20 years ago.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:49:00 +0100
Several suspects have been arrested after being caught by facial recognition cameras, including a woman wanted for an assault more than 20 years ago.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:49:00 +0100
The popular sandwiches with 'alarmingly high' salt content
There's an "alarmingly high" amount of salt in some of Britain's most popular shop-bought sandwiches, a study has warned.
Tue, 12 May 2026 23:42:00 +0100
There's an "alarmingly high" amount of salt in some of Britain's most popular shop-bought sandwiches, a study has warned.
Tue, 12 May 2026 23:42:00 +0100
Bodies of three women recovered from sea off Brighton
The bodies of three women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton early today, Sussex Police have said.
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:35:00 +0100
The bodies of three women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton early today, Sussex Police have said.
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:35:00 +0100
Paedophile who faked being a 'non-verbal' wheelchair user is jailed
A paedophile who pretended to be a wheelchair user to avoid being prosecuted for child abuse has been jailed for 15 years.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:00 +0100
A paedophile who pretended to be a wheelchair user to avoid being prosecuted for child abuse has been jailed for 15 years.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:00 +0100