Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Racist who raped Sikh woman jailed
A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of nearly 14 years after the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of nearly 14 years after the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Five charged over rape of teenage girl
Five males - three aged 16 or under - have been charged over the rape of a teenage girl in Kent.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0100
Five males - three aged 16 or under - have been charged over the rape of a teenage girl in Kent.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0100
Assisted dying bill fails to become law as it runs out of time
Assisted dying will not become a law in England and Wales after the bill ran out of time for debate.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0100
Assisted dying will not become a law in England and Wales after the bill ran out of time for debate.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0100
The assisted dying bill has failed - this is how it could still become law
The assisted dying bill has officially run out of road.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
The assisted dying bill has officially run out of road.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Dan Walker tribunal: Ex-Channel 5 presenter withdraws allegations
Presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a "mutual agreement" with the broadcaster and ITN.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a "mutual agreement" with the broadcaster and ITN.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages?
Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0100
Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0100
Pentagon's Falklands email makes Charles's US visit even more challenging
Mention the Falklands War and dig up the issue of America's support over them and something deep inside the British psyche goes off like a landmine.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0100
Mention the Falklands War and dig up the issue of America's support over them and something deep inside the British psyche goes off like a landmine.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0100
Polanski says US president should be 'kicked out' of his Scottish golf courses - as Trump International responds
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been branded "an imbecile" after calling for US President Donald Trump to be stripped of his Scottish golf courses over his actions internationally.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0100
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been branded "an imbecile" after calling for US President Donald Trump to be stripped of his Scottish golf courses over his actions internationally.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0100
Government urged to close 'loophole' allowing mini fracking
Plans for a "mini fracking" site in Burniston near Scarborough have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council following local outcry.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0100
Plans for a "mini fracking" site in Burniston near Scarborough have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council following local outcry.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0100
Prison officer who had secret relationship with sex offender is jailed
A prison officer had a relationship with a sex offender she was supervising and even pretended to be one of his relatives to keep in contact when he was moved jails.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0100
A prison officer had a relationship with a sex offender she was supervising and even pretended to be one of his relatives to keep in contact when he was moved jails.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0100