Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
PM responds to death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday
Andy Burnham has called the death of a former University of Cambridge professor, who was the subject of plagiarism allegations, a "tragedy on so many levels".
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0100
Andy Burnham has called the death of a former University of Cambridge professor, who was the subject of plagiarism allegations, a "tragedy on so many levels".
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0100
Football watchdog consults on backstop costs amid fears of New Deal stalemate
English football’s regulator is consulting on rules that will further intensify the cost pressure on clubs if the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) fail to reach agreement on a landmark financial redistribution deal.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0100
English football’s regulator is consulting on rules that will further intensify the cost pressure on clubs if the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) fail to reach agreement on a landmark financial redistribution deal.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0100
Disruption at Heathrow after flooding
Heathrow Airport has warned access to Terminals 2 and 3 is restricted.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:55:00 +0100
Heathrow Airport has warned access to Terminals 2 and 3 is restricted.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:55:00 +0100
Liverpool FC confirms group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buying minority stake
Liverpool's owners have confirmed a consortium featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has concluded an agreement to buy a minority stake in the club.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Liverpool's owners have confirmed a consortium featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has concluded an agreement to buy a minority stake in the club.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Au Vodka founders to toast £500m windfall from Sazerac sale
The alcoholic beverages empire co-founded by Britain's best-known former football ballboy is in advanced talks about a possible £500m sale to Sazerac Company, the American drinks giant.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0100
The alcoholic beverages empire co-founded by Britain's best-known former football ballboy is in advanced talks about a possible £500m sale to Sazerac Company, the American drinks giant.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0100
Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win
It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0100
It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0100
British cyclist, 19, dies in serious incident in Volta a Portugal race
British teenage cyclist Finlay Tarling has died after a serious incident in the Volta a Portugal race, the event's organisers said.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0100
British teenage cyclist Finlay Tarling has died after a serious incident in the Volta a Portugal race, the event's organisers said.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0100
Two men charged with attempted murder of Sara Sharif's killer father
Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of Urfan Sharif who is in prison for killing his daughter Sara.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0100
Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of Urfan Sharif who is in prison for killing his daughter Sara.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0100
Mother who killed baby daughter with heat from hairdryer sentenced
A mother who killed her baby daughter with heat from a hairdryer has been jailed for six years.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:47:00 +0100
A mother who killed her baby daughter with heat from a hairdryer has been jailed for six years.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:47:00 +0100