Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Man found guilty of murdering wife in rare retrial after child comes forward with new evidence
A 52-year-old carpenter from Surrey has been found guilty of murdering his wife in a rare retrial, eight years after being acquitted.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:34:00 +0000
A 52-year-old carpenter from Surrey has been found guilty of murdering his wife in a rare retrial, eight years after being acquitted.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:34:00 +0000
People are disappearing 'daily' from asylum hotels, says whistleblower
An insider has told Sky News people are still disappearing "daily" from asylum seeker hotels.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
An insider has told Sky News people are still disappearing "daily" from asylum seeker hotels.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
UK 'rapidly developing' plans to prepare for war
The UK is "rapidly developing" plans to prepare the whole country for the possible outbreak of war, the armed forces minister has said.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
The UK is "rapidly developing" plans to prepare the whole country for the possible outbreak of war, the armed forces minister has said.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
We can now put a price on the chancellor's budget prevarication
The British economy has been slowing since the summer but the long wait for a late-November budget applied an extra touch to the brakes, according to the latest growth figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0000
The British economy has been slowing since the summer but the long wait for a late-November budget applied an extra touch to the brakes, according to the latest growth figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0000
'It was little kids' - Taylor Swift breaks down in tears over Southport attacks
Taylor Swift met families of the Southport attack victims and broke down in tears after the encounter, a new TV documentary reveals.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:09:00 +0000
Taylor Swift met families of the Southport attack victims and broke down in tears after the encounter, a new TV documentary reveals.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:09:00 +0000
Man found guilty of savage glass bottle train attack
A man who launched a savage attack on two men with a glass bottle on a train has been found guilty of attempted murder and serious assault.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:44:00 +0000
A man who launched a savage attack on two men with a glass bottle on a train has been found guilty of attempted murder and serious assault.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:44:00 +0000
'Beloved and inspirational' author Joanna Trollope dies
Author Joanna Trollope has died aged 82, her family has said.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:59:00 +0000
Author Joanna Trollope has died aged 82, her family has said.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:59:00 +0000
Christmas tree chopped down hours after lights switch-on
A Christmas tree that has brought festive cheer to a village for more than a decade has been cut down just hours after its lights were switched on.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:07:00 +0000
A Christmas tree that has brought festive cheer to a village for more than a decade has been cut down just hours after its lights were switched on.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:07:00 +0000
Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter dies
Glaswegian comic actor and impressionist Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:20:00 +0000
Glaswegian comic actor and impressionist Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:20:00 +0000
King to share personal cancer update in campaign video message
King Charles has recorded a personal video message about his experience of cancer which will be broadcast tonight.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:43:00 +0000
King Charles has recorded a personal video message about his experience of cancer which will be broadcast tonight.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:43:00 +0000