Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Chaos' to come, warns PM if Streeting triggers leadership race today
The prime minister has warned there will be "chaos" if the Labour Party is plunged into a leadership contest, as he faces a seemingly imminent challenge from Wes Streeting.
Wed, 13 May 2026 22:25:00 +0100
The prime minister has warned there will be "chaos" if the Labour Party is plunged into a leadership contest, as he faces a seemingly imminent challenge from Wes Streeting.
Wed, 13 May 2026 22:25:00 +0100
World's first laughing gas breath test to be trialled
The world's first breath test for laughing gas – or nitrous oxide – is to be trialled in southern England in a bid to curb drug driving.
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:25:00 +0100
The world's first breath test for laughing gas – or nitrous oxide – is to be trialled in southern England in a bid to curb drug driving.
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:25:00 +0100
The 'hidden' abuse forcing women to turn to loan sharks
Women are being forced to turn to loan sharks due to a "hidden" but devastating form of economic abuse, new research has shown.
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:13:00 +0100
Women are being forced to turn to loan sharks due to a "hidden" but devastating form of economic abuse, new research has shown.
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:13:00 +0100
Nigel Farage facing investigation over £5m gift from British crypto billionaire
The Commons sleaze watchdog is launching an investigation into Nigel Farage over a £5million gift from a party donor.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:08:00 +0100
The Commons sleaze watchdog is launching an investigation into Nigel Farage over a £5million gift from a party donor.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:08:00 +0100
Final day head-to-head to decide Scottish Premiership title
Hearts and Celtic will go head-to-head in a title-deciding clash for the Scottish Premiership on the final day of the season.
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:46:00 +0100
Hearts and Celtic will go head-to-head in a title-deciding clash for the Scottish Premiership on the final day of the season.
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:46:00 +0100
NHS to roll out 'life-changing' treatments for children with rare muscle-wasting condition
Hundreds more children with a rare muscle-wasting condition are to be given access to two "life-changing" treatments after they were approved for NHS use.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Hundreds more children with a rare muscle-wasting condition are to be given access to two "life-changing" treatments after they were approved for NHS use.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Final tranche of Mandelson files expected to be released next week
A potentially final dump of "Mandelson files" is expected next week, piling more pressure on Sir Keir Starmer as he battles to survive as prime minister.
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:44:00 +0100
A potentially final dump of "Mandelson files" is expected next week, piling more pressure on Sir Keir Starmer as he battles to survive as prime minister.
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:44:00 +0100
'Unprecedented' police operation planned when rival rallies held on day of FA Cup final
More than 4,000 police officers will be deployed across London as two protest marches and the FA Cup final take place on Saturday.
Wed, 13 May 2026 20:45:00 +0100
More than 4,000 police officers will be deployed across London as two protest marches and the FA Cup final take place on Saturday.
Wed, 13 May 2026 20:45:00 +0100
Man who violently shook baby girl jailed for attempted murder
A man who tried to murder a baby girl by violently shaking her has been jailed for 11 years.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:36:00 +0100
A man who tried to murder a baby girl by violently shaking her has been jailed for 11 years.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:36:00 +0100
More than 1,700 people banned from leaving British cruise ship over likely stomach flu outbreak
More than 1,700 passengers and crew members have been ordered not to leave their cruise ship while French health officials carry out tests after a likely stomach flu outbreak onboard.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:38:00 +0100
More than 1,700 passengers and crew members have been ordered not to leave their cruise ship while French health officials carry out tests after a likely stomach flu outbreak onboard.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:38:00 +0100