Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Multimillion-pound push to transform 'broken' UK military is a 'fiasco'
A multimillion-pound push by the defence secretary to transform how the UK rearms and fights is a "fiasco", with too much focus on changing structures instead of preparing for war, according to interviews and conversations with a dozen defence sources.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
A multimillion-pound push by the defence secretary to transform how the UK rearms and fights is a "fiasco", with too much focus on changing structures instead of preparing for war, according to interviews and conversations with a dozen defence sources.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Three Russian submarines targeted UK cables, defence secretary says
Three Russian submarines were detected by the UK in the North Atlantic loitering over critical undersea cables, the defence secretary said.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0100
Three Russian submarines were detected by the UK in the North Atlantic loitering over critical undersea cables, the defence secretary said.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0100
Farage 'leading culture war' with Kanye comments, Harriet Harman says
Former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has accused Nigel Farage of "leading a culture war" after his response to the government's decision to bar Kanye West from the UK.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0100
Former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has accused Nigel Farage of "leading a culture war" after his response to the government's decision to bar Kanye West from the UK.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0100
More specialist police patrols for vulnerable communities after high-profile attacks
Extra specialist police officers will be deployed to protect vulnerable communities across the UK in the wake of recent high-profile attacks on Muslim and Jewish communities.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Extra specialist police officers will be deployed to protect vulnerable communities across the UK in the wake of recent high-profile attacks on Muslim and Jewish communities.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Feed the birds... just not in summer
Bird lovers need to take care of how and when they feed them to avoid spreading a deadly disease, the RSPB has said.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0100
Bird lovers need to take care of how and when they feed them to avoid spreading a deadly disease, the RSPB has said.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0100
Special relationship on the rocks as Iran war changes how UK sees the US, poll finds
Public opinion in the UK has turned dramatically against the United States in the wake of president Donald Trump's war in Iran, a new poll has revealed.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0100
Public opinion in the UK has turned dramatically against the United States in the wake of president Donald Trump's war in Iran, a new poll has revealed.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0100
California Schemin': The true story of the Scottish rappers who fooled the industry
The tale of Silibil'n'Brains is the true story of a great lie.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0100
The tale of Silibil'n'Brains is the true story of a great lie.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0100
Child dies after suspected dog attack, police say
A child has died after being bitten by a dog, police said.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:50:00 +0100
A child has died after being bitten by a dog, police said.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:50:00 +0100
New EU border checks - what British travellers need to know
British travellers heading on their spring and summer holidays face changes at borders after the introduction of the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES).
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0100
British travellers heading on their spring and summer holidays face changes at borders after the introduction of the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES).
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0100
Mother of girl, 14, groomed by man on Roblox speaks of her horror
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0100
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year-old girl on the gaming platform Roblox.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0100