Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK and France agree to send forces to Ukraine in event of peace deal
The UK and France have signed a joint declaration pledging to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, to guarantee the nation's security.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000
The UK and France have signed a joint declaration pledging to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, to guarantee the nation's security.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000
Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the UK - as major incident declared in part of Scotland
Britain's first named storm of the year is set to strike this week, bringing heavy snow and strong winds as a new year cold snap continues to bite.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Britain's first named storm of the year is set to strike this week, bringing heavy snow and strong winds as a new year cold snap continues to bite.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Learner drivers to be made to wait six months before taking a test, under new plans
Learner drivers may be forced to wait six months before they can take a test, under new plans unveiled by the government, Sky News understands.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:16:00 +0000
Learner drivers may be forced to wait six months before they can take a test, under new plans unveiled by the government, Sky News understands.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:16:00 +0000
Two men left stranded after dramatic attempt to rescue dog from icy lake
Firefighters were called to a lake in Essex after an attempt to rescue a dog in freezing weather left two men stranded in icy water.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:01:00 +0000
Firefighters were called to a lake in Essex after an attempt to rescue a dog in freezing weather left two men stranded in icy water.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:01:00 +0000
Man Utd speaking to several former players about being interim head coach
Manchester United have been in talks with several former players to take on the role of interim head coach, as the club seeks a manager to lead the team until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim's departure.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:19:00 +0000
Manchester United have been in talks with several former players to take on the role of interim head coach, as the club seeks a manager to lead the team until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim's departure.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:19:00 +0000
'No political influence' in decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, say police
West Midlands Police has denied that the decision to ban Israeli fans from a football match in Birmingham was influenced by political factors.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:54:00 +0000
West Midlands Police has denied that the decision to ban Israeli fans from a football match in Birmingham was influenced by political factors.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:54:00 +0000
New CCTV images released in hunt for on-the-run murderer and second prisoner
Police have released new CCTV images of a convicted murderer and a second prisoner who escaped from a prison in Cromhall, Gloucestershire on New Year's Day.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:05:00 +0000
Police have released new CCTV images of a convicted murderer and a second prisoner who escaped from a prison in Cromhall, Gloucestershire on New Year's Day.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:05:00 +0000
Fujitsu boss rejects MP's claim firm is 'a parasite on the British state'
Fujitsu's European boss has denied that the company is "a parasite on the British state" after MPs challenged it over its position on Post Office scandal compensation.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:12:00 +0000
Fujitsu's European boss has denied that the company is "a parasite on the British state" after MPs challenged it over its position on Post Office scandal compensation.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:12:00 +0000
Police wrongly told family their son had died in car crash
Police wrongly told a family their son had died in a car crash when he had in fact survived.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0000
Police wrongly told a family their son had died in a car crash when he had in fact survived.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0000
How much has sacking managers cost Manchester United?
With Monday's decision to fire head coach Ruben Amorim, Manchester United payouts to sacked managers and their staff could have reached nearly £98m since 2014, the year following longtime coach Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:11:00 +0000
With Monday's decision to fire head coach Ruben Amorim, Manchester United payouts to sacked managers and their staff could have reached nearly £98m since 2014, the year following longtime coach Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:11:00 +0000