Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Snow warnings upgraded
A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected to grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000
A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected to grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000
Search for missing third person called off after two people drown in the sea
Searches for a missing person were called off on Saturday evening after two bodies were pulled from the sea off the East Yorkshire coast.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:32:00 +0000
Searches for a missing person were called off on Saturday evening after two bodies were pulled from the sea off the East Yorkshire coast.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:32:00 +0000
Luke Littler wins second straight World Darts Championship
Luke Littler has won his second straight World Darts Championship, triumphing over Dutchman Gian van Veen.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:23:00 +0000
Luke Littler has won his second straight World Darts Championship, triumphing over Dutchman Gian van Veen.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:23:00 +0000
Son of British woman detained in Iran describes 'criminal' government response
The son of a British woman held in an Iranian jail has described the response of the British government as "criminal", as he delivered a 70-thousand-strong petition to Downing Street.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:17:00 +0000
The son of a British woman held in an Iranian jail has described the response of the British government as "criminal", as he delivered a 70-thousand-strong petition to Downing Street.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:17:00 +0000
Murderer among two prisoners at large after absconding on New Year's Day
Two prisoners are being hunted by police after absconding from jail on New Year's Day.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0000
Two prisoners are being hunted by police after absconding from jail on New Year's Day.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0000
Recruitment drive launched for new magistrates
The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0000
The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0000
Hundreds of jobs to be lost in TGI Fridays insolvency plan
Hundreds of British hospitality workers face losing their jobs in the coming days as the owner of TGI Fridays finalises plans to buy back a slimmed-down version of one of Britain's best-known casual dining chains.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:49:00 +0000
Hundreds of British hospitality workers face losing their jobs in the coming days as the owner of TGI Fridays finalises plans to buy back a slimmed-down version of one of Britain's best-known casual dining chains.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:49:00 +0000
Deal to nationalise 'ferry fiasco' harbour at 'advanced stage'
Ardrossan Harbour, once a vital link to the Isle of Arran, is set to be bought by the Scottish government and upgraded so ferry services can resume.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:40:00 +0000
Ardrossan Harbour, once a vital link to the Isle of Arran, is set to be bought by the Scottish government and upgraded so ferry services can resume.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:40:00 +0000
Brad Pitt-backed film about Hind Rajab's death set for UK release
A film based on the death of a five-year-old girl during Israel's war in Gaza is set to hit UK cinemas this month.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:37:00 +0000
A film based on the death of a five-year-old girl during Israel's war in Gaza is set to hit UK cinemas this month.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:37:00 +0000
Man dies after New Year's Day swim at Brighton beach
A man has died after getting into difficulty at Brighton beach on New Year's Day.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:40:00 +0000
A man has died after getting into difficulty at Brighton beach on New Year's Day.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:40:00 +0000