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

Family pay tribute after man, 25, killed in south London shooting
The family of a 25-year-old who was killed in a drive-by shooting at a barbecue in south London have paid tribute, saying "our hearts are absolutely broken".
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:46:00 +0100
The family of a 25-year-old who was killed in a drive-by shooting at a barbecue in south London have paid tribute, saying "our hearts are absolutely broken".
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:46:00 +0100

Driver who failed to stop at scene of fatal e-scooter crash spared jail
A woman who failed to stop at the scene of a crash that killed two children riding an e-scooter has been spared jail.
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:43:00 +0100
A woman who failed to stop at the scene of a crash that killed two children riding an e-scooter has been spared jail.
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:43:00 +0100

Woman stabbed to death by angry partner before gas explosion, court told
A judge's daughter was allegedly stabbed to death by her "angry" partner who then triggered a gas explosion while trying to blow up their home in north London, a court has heard.
Wed, 06 May 2026 12:22:00 +0100
A judge's daughter was allegedly stabbed to death by her "angry" partner who then triggered a gas explosion while trying to blow up their home in north London, a court has heard.
Wed, 06 May 2026 12:22:00 +0100

Rocks thrown at Jewish community ambulance
The Metropolitan Police has announced a team of 100 extra officers to help tackle antisemitism in London - after a number of arrests were made over the weekend.
Wed, 06 May 2026 00:33:00 +0100
The Metropolitan Police has announced a team of 100 extra officers to help tackle antisemitism in London - after a number of arrests were made over the weekend.
Wed, 06 May 2026 00:33:00 +0100

'Incel' teenager who collected bomb-making videos and threatened school shooting jailed
A former Army cadet obsessed with far-right ideology and the Islamic State has been jailed after he terrorised two schoolgirls, collected bomb-making videos and threatened a Valentine's Day shooting.
Wed, 06 May 2026 14:42:00 +0100
A former Army cadet obsessed with far-right ideology and the Islamic State has been jailed after he terrorised two schoolgirls, collected bomb-making videos and threatened a Valentine's Day shooting.
Wed, 06 May 2026 14:42:00 +0100

Princess of Wales meets children undergoing brain research ahead of royal tour
The Princess of Wales, a long-time advocate for early years care, has met with children undergoing brain development research.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:53:00 +0100
The Princess of Wales, a long-time advocate for early years care, has met with children undergoing brain development research.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:53:00 +0100

How to follow the election results - an expert guide
Because there is no overnight counting in Scotland and Wales, it will be English council results shaping the breakfast headlines on 8 May.
Tue, 05 May 2026 15:45:00 +0100
Because there is no overnight counting in Scotland and Wales, it will be English council results shaping the breakfast headlines on 8 May.
Tue, 05 May 2026 15:45:00 +0100

Retailer TG Jones secures reprieve from taxman in race to secure rescue deal | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000

Teacher accused of abusing and murdering adopted baby told mum 'I'm going to hell'
A teacher accused of sexually abusing and murdering his adopted baby told his mother "I'm going to hell", a court heard.
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:41:00 +0100
A teacher accused of sexually abusing and murdering his adopted baby told his mother "I'm going to hell", a court heard.
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:41:00 +0100

Former council leader jailed for sex offences against victims as young as 14
A former SNP council leader who preyed on young men and boys has been jailed for 18 months.
Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
A former SNP council leader who preyed on young men and boys has been jailed for 18 months.
Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100