Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Why Britain's most common crime has been poorly investigated for decades
Fraud has never been a police priority because, as one detective explained, it doesn't "bang, bleed or shout" like other crimes. It isn't sexy, is how some cops put it.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0100
Fraud has never been a police priority because, as one detective explained, it doesn't "bang, bleed or shout" like other crimes. It isn't sexy, is how some cops put it.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0100
Storm Dave to hit UK hard, forecasters warn - here's when
Forecasters are warning that Storm Dave will hit the UK hard later today - bringing gale force winds as millions travel for the Easter break.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:08:00 +0100
Forecasters are warning that Storm Dave will hit the UK hard later today - bringing gale force winds as millions travel for the Easter break.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:08:00 +0100
'It beggars belief': UK military reveal locations inside sensitive bases through exercise app
A Conservative MP has said it "beggars belief" that UK military personnel have revealed their locations inside sensitive military bases via the Strava exercise app.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:16:00 +0100
A Conservative MP has said it "beggars belief" that UK military personnel have revealed their locations inside sensitive military bases via the Strava exercise app.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:16:00 +0100
Armed police officers left bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home
Armed police officers guarding London mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns outside his home, it has emerged.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:28:00 +0100
Armed police officers guarding London mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns outside his home, it has emerged.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:28:00 +0100
Boy, 14, shot dead in London - as three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder
A 14-year-old boy shot dead in London has been named as Eghosa Ogbebor.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
A 14-year-old boy shot dead in London has been named as Eghosa Ogbebor.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime
Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0100
Two men arrested after girl, 9, killed in crash
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a nine-year-old girl died in a crash in Birmingham.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:28:00 +0100
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a nine-year-old girl died in a crash in Birmingham.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:28:00 +0100
Man charged with murder after woman, 84, stabbed to death
A man has been charged with murder after an elderly woman was fatally stabbed in southeast London.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0100
A man has been charged with murder after an elderly woman was fatally stabbed in southeast London.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0100
Three charged over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances
Three people have been charged over an arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in Golders Green.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Three people have been charged over an arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in Golders Green.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Look to faith this Easter, says Starmer, during period of 'real anxiety'
This Easter is a time of "real anxiety", Sir Keir Starmer has said in his annual message - as he says faith can offer "reassurance".
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0100
This Easter is a time of "real anxiety", Sir Keir Starmer has said in his annual message - as he says faith can offer "reassurance".
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0100