Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Six Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israel-linked defence firm
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm's UK site.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm's UK site.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0000
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0000
'We've had a machete in prison': How gangs control airspace over jails
Specialised gangs piloting drones to fly drugs and weapons into prisons are working up and down the country to "beat" the system, the governor of HMP Manchester has told Sky News.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0000
Specialised gangs piloting drones to fly drugs and weapons into prisons are working up and down the country to "beat" the system, the governor of HMP Manchester has told Sky News.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0000
Train cancellations and delays hit routes across South East England
Passengers travelling on several major rail lines across South East England have been told to expect cancellations and delays to services throughout Wednesday because of "multiple incidents".
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000
Passengers travelling on several major rail lines across South East England have been told to expect cancellations and delays to services throughout Wednesday because of "multiple incidents".
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000
New batch of Nestle baby formula recalled due to toxin
Food and drink giant Nestle has recalled a further batch of its SMA baby formula due to concerns about the presence of a vomit-inducing toxin.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:12:00 +0000
Food and drink giant Nestle has recalled a further batch of its SMA baby formula due to concerns about the presence of a vomit-inducing toxin.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:12:00 +0000
Murder investigation launched after student dies
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a university student was stabbed in Leicester city centre.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a university student was stabbed in Leicester city centre.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000
What is misconduct in a public office - and could Mandelson end up in court?
Peter Mandelson is being investigated by police over allegations of misconduct in a public office following the latest release of Epstein files.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:41:00 +0000
Peter Mandelson is being investigated by police over allegations of misconduct in a public office following the latest release of Epstein files.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:41:00 +0000
Multimillion-pound drive to recruit 10,000 new foster carers
The government says it wants to recruit 10,000 more foster carers by the end of the next parliament, launching what ministers describe as a major drive to reverse a long-term decline in support for vulnerable children.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:19:00 +0000
The government says it wants to recruit 10,000 more foster carers by the end of the next parliament, launching what ministers describe as a major drive to reverse a long-term decline in support for vulnerable children.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:19:00 +0000
An uncomfortable truth must be confronted to turn the tide on foster care
The government says it wants to fix fostering. Again.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:47:00 +0000
The government says it wants to fix fostering. Again.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:47:00 +0000
New cancer strategy is bold and ambitious - it can't afford to be anything else
A National Cancer Plan for England "that will revolutionise the way we treat cancer". It is a bold and ambitious claim to make, but this strategy cannot afford to be anything else.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:33:00 +0000
A National Cancer Plan for England "that will revolutionise the way we treat cancer". It is a bold and ambitious claim to make, but this strategy cannot afford to be anything else.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:33:00 +0000