Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Jail for first offenders sentenced under new Channel crossing law
The first two people to be sentenced under a new offence of endangering others during a Channel crossing have been jailed.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0100
The first two people to be sentenced under a new offence of endangering others during a Channel crossing have been jailed.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0100
Manhunt for prisoner who escaped from van as police release image
Police hunting a man who escaped from a prison van in southeast London have released an image as part of their search.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0100
Police hunting a man who escaped from a prison van in southeast London have released an image as part of their search.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0100
Seven arrested after man stabbed to death in London street
Detectives launched a murder investigation and made seven arrests after a man was knifed to death.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:52:00 +0100
Detectives launched a murder investigation and made seven arrests after a man was knifed to death.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:52:00 +0100
Everton ordered to pay Burnley more than £35m over PSR breaches
Everton have been ordered to pay Burnley more than £35m in compensation over Premier League profitability and sustainability breaches from the 2021-22 season when the Clarets were relegated.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0100
Everton have been ordered to pay Burnley more than £35m in compensation over Premier League profitability and sustainability breaches from the 2021-22 season when the Clarets were relegated.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0100
British tourist died after falling into Venice canal, inquest hears
A British tourist on holiday with his partner in Venice drowned after falling into a canal, an inquest has heard.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0100
A British tourist on holiday with his partner in Venice drowned after falling into a canal, an inquest has heard.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Sports Direct owner launches takeover of Hugo Boss
Mike Ashley's retail empire has launched a takeover offer for fashion brand Hugo Boss.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0100
Mike Ashley's retail empire has launched a takeover offer for fashion brand Hugo Boss.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0100
Doctor Who Christmas special cancelled as showrunner leaves sci-fi series
The Doctor Who special planned for this Christmas has been cancelled and Russell T Davies is leaving the long-running sci-fi TV series.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0100
The Doctor Who special planned for this Christmas has been cancelled and Russell T Davies is leaving the long-running sci-fi TV series.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0100
Henry Nowak murder protesters jailed for 'hate crime' violence
Five men have been jailed for their involvement in the Southampton protest over the police handling of the Henry Nowak murder.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Five men have been jailed for their involvement in the Southampton protest over the police handling of the Henry Nowak murder.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Growing unease over UK's stuttering efforts to rearm
The UK could yet unveil all – or parts – of a long-delayed investment plan for defence by Friday, but a disagreement on funding is still unresolved, it is understood.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0100
The UK could yet unveil all – or parts – of a long-delayed investment plan for defence by Friday, but a disagreement on funding is still unresolved, it is understood.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0100
The 'ageist' phrases campaigners want you to stop using
Age campaigners are urging people to stop using phrases such as "over the hill" and "stuck in their ways", saying they help "entrench ageism" in society.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0100
Age campaigners are urging people to stop using phrases such as "over the hill" and "stuck in their ways", saying they help "entrench ageism" in society.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:06:00 +0100