Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Phone bans in England's schools to be enforced by law
Schools in England would be forced to ban mobile phones under new government plans.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Schools in England would be forced to ban mobile phones under new government plans.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Anti-Islam influencer banned from entering UK
An anti-Islam influencer has been banned from entering the UK over her extremist views ahead of a rally in London next month, Sky News understands.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0100
An anti-Islam influencer has been banned from entering the UK over her extremist views ahead of a rally in London next month, Sky News understands.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0100
Two teenagers arrested over attack on synagogue
A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man have been arrested over an arson attack on a synagogue, police said.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:52:00 +0100
A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man have been arrested over an arson attack on a synagogue, police said.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:52:00 +0100
Brothers go on trial over 1984 civil servant killing
Two brothers have gone on trial accused of killing a civil servant in north London more than 40 years ago amid a violent spree targeting lone gay men.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0100
Two brothers have gone on trial accused of killing a civil servant in north London more than 40 years ago amid a violent spree targeting lone gay men.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0100
Amy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings
Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:43:00 +0100
Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:43:00 +0100
Half marathon organisers apologise after route was set too long
Runners who completed the Coventry Half Marathon on Sunday have been told by organisers there was an error measuring the length of the route.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0100
Runners who completed the Coventry Half Marathon on Sunday have been told by organisers there was an error measuring the length of the route.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0100
Man shot cousin dead and tried to kill brother after row at wake, court hears
A man shot his cousin dead and tried to kill his brother after a row at a wake, a court heard.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0100
A man shot his cousin dead and tried to kill his brother after a row at a wake, a court heard.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0100
Zoologist, TV presenter and author dies
Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0100
Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0100
Environmental activists stage demonstration at Trump golf course in UK
Environmental activists staged a renewable energy demonstration at one of US President Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0100
Environmental activists staged a renewable energy demonstration at one of US President Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0100
UK to 'flirt' with recession as Iran war oil shock bites, report warns
The UK economy will "flirt" with recession this year and almost 250,000 people could lose their jobs due to the effects of the Iran war oil price shock, according to a respected independent forecaster.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0100
The UK economy will "flirt" with recession this year and almost 250,000 people could lose their jobs due to the effects of the Iran war oil price shock, according to a respected independent forecaster.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0100