Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Andy Burnham opens door to Commons return and will seek to stand in by-election
Andy Burnham has said he has sought permission to enter the selection process to run as a candidate for the Labour Party in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000
Andy Burnham has said he has sought permission to enter the selection process to run as a candidate for the Labour Party in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000
Trump praises 'very brave' UK troops after fury over Afghanistan remarks
Donald Trump has praised the "very brave" British soldiers who served in Afghanistan after fierce criticism of his claim that non-US troops had stayed back from the frontline.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:46:00 +0000
Donald Trump has praised the "very brave" British soldiers who served in Afghanistan after fierce criticism of his claim that non-US troops had stayed back from the frontline.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:46:00 +0000
Special relationship turning 'increasingly toxic' - as Starmer's comments mark a clear change
I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Part of historic pier washed away during storm
Part of a historic pier in Devon has been washed away during Storm Ingrid.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:45:00 +0000
Part of a historic pier in Devon has been washed away during Storm Ingrid.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:45:00 +0000
'Real possibility' May elections could lead to UK breaking up, says Welsh leader
The first minister of Wales has said May's local elections could have "profound implications" and there's "a real possibility" they could set a path towards the break up of the UK.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:35:00 +0000
The first minister of Wales has said May's local elections could have "profound implications" and there's "a real possibility" they could set a path towards the break up of the UK.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:35:00 +0000
Man injured and six arrested after Manchester city centre shooting
A man has been taken to hospital and six men were arrested after a shooting in Manchester city centre, police say.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:49:00 +0000
A man has been taken to hospital and six men were arrested after a shooting in Manchester city centre, police say.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:49:00 +0000
Police officers warned they must hold work licence or face the sack
Police officers in England and Wales must hold a work licence or face the sack, the Home Office has announced.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000
Police officers in England and Wales must hold a work licence or face the sack, the Home Office has announced.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000
'Thank God I came to America': Why Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo doesn't see himself as British
He is the Lewisham-born actor who, at the age of 73, finds himself in the running for an Oscar.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
He is the Lewisham-born actor who, at the age of 73, finds himself in the running for an Oscar.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Tories claim government in retreat on Chagos Islands 'surrender'
Senior Tories claim the government is in retreat on its controversial Chagos Islands handover, after the latest showdown in parliament was unexpectedly postponed.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:58:00 +0000
Senior Tories claim the government is in retreat on its controversial Chagos Islands handover, after the latest showdown in parliament was unexpectedly postponed.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:58:00 +0000
'Sacrifices deserve respect': Prince Harry joins PM in criticising Trump's NATO troops remark
Prince Harry has joined Sir Keir Starmer in criticising false claims by Donald Trump that British and NATO troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:29:00 +0000
Prince Harry has joined Sir Keir Starmer in criticising false claims by Donald Trump that British and NATO troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:29:00 +0000