
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Boy charged with murdering nine-year-old girl - as victim named
A nine-year-old girl found dead in Weston-super-Mare has been named on the day police revealed a teenager had been charged with her murder.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0000
A nine-year-old girl found dead in Weston-super-Mare has been named on the day police revealed a teenager had been charged with her murder.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0000

Duke of Marlborough charged with strangulation offences
The Duke of Marlborough, formerly known as Jamie Blandford, has been charged with intentional strangulation.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
The Duke of Marlborough, formerly known as Jamie Blandford, has been charged with intentional strangulation.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000

The big-name chocolate brands that can no longer be classed as chocolate - and why
Britain loves chocolate.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0000
Britain loves chocolate.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0000

'Irresponsible' weight loss drug adverts banned by watchdog
Social media adverts for weight loss drugs have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority, which has condemned some of the tactics used by firms as "irresponsible".
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:58:00 +0000
Social media adverts for weight loss drugs have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority, which has condemned some of the tactics used by firms as "irresponsible".
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:58:00 +0000

Christmas cheer for Britain's biggest chemical plant, but there are two distinct problems
You've doubtless heard of the National Grid, the network of pylons and electricity infrastructure ensuring the country is supplied with power. You're probably aware that there is a similar national network of gas pipelines sending methane into millions of our boilers.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0000
You've doubtless heard of the National Grid, the network of pylons and electricity infrastructure ensuring the country is supplied with power. You're probably aware that there is a similar national network of gas pipelines sending methane into millions of our boilers.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0000

The UK is getting sunnier - and scientists aren't sure why
The UK has already recorded its sunniest year ever, with two weeks of 2025 still to go.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:28:00 +0000
The UK has already recorded its sunniest year ever, with two weeks of 2025 still to go.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:28:00 +0000

FIFA announces cheaper World Cup tickets
FIFA has announced "more affordable" tickets for all 104 matches at next year's World Cup after an outcry over pricing.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:14:00 +0000
FIFA has announced "more affordable" tickets for all 104 matches at next year's World Cup after an outcry over pricing.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:14:00 +0000

Violent past of Paul Doyle revealed as he's jailed for driving car into crowds
The dashcam footage from Paul Doyle's Ford Galaxy, as he ploughs his way through the crowd at the Liverpool parade, is chilling.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:44:00 +0000
The dashcam footage from Paul Doyle's Ford Galaxy, as he ploughs his way through the crowd at the Liverpool parade, is chilling.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:44:00 +0000

UK to rejoin Erasmus in 2027
The UK is rejoining the Erasmus student exchange scheme, as part of the government's push for closer relations with the European Union.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:50:00 +0000
The UK is rejoining the Erasmus student exchange scheme, as part of the government's push for closer relations with the European Union.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:50:00 +0000

Trump v the BBC: What's in the lawsuit and what could happen next?
Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10bn (£7.5bn) for defamation.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:11:00 +0000
Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10bn (£7.5bn) for defamation.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:11:00 +0000