Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Economy shows surprise AI-led growth but energy squeeze looms
The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:09:00 +0100
The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:09:00 +0100
Head of MI5 issues 'call to arms' in rare public intervention
The head of MI5 has issued a "call to arms" for the whole of society to treat national security as a shared challenge.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0100
The head of MI5 has issued a "call to arms" for the whole of society to treat national security as a shared challenge.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0100
Andy Burnham eyes expanding support for fan-owned sports clubs
Andy Burnham wants to expand support for fan-owned sports clubs, reviving a policy he helped pioneer under New Labour.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0100
Andy Burnham wants to expand support for fan-owned sports clubs, reviving a policy he helped pioneer under New Labour.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0100
RNLI warns staff not to wear uniform after 'unacceptable abuse'
The RNLI has advised its staff and volunteers to choose carefully when to wear its uniform after what it described as "unacceptable abuse" endured in recent weeks.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:37:00 +0100
The RNLI has advised its staff and volunteers to choose carefully when to wear its uniform after what it described as "unacceptable abuse" endured in recent weeks.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:37:00 +0100
Seven men arrested after quadruple stabbing in London
Seven men have been arrested after four were injured, one critically, following a stabbing in a London high street.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0100
Seven men have been arrested after four were injured, one critically, following a stabbing in a London high street.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0100
Mother charged with murdering 17-month-old daughter
A mother has been charged with the murder of her 17-month-old daughter, police said.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0100
A mother has been charged with the murder of her 17-month-old daughter, police said.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0100
Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service, the Metropolitan Police said.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0100
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service, the Metropolitan Police said.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0100
Former PE teacher guilty of sexual activity with 16-year-old schoolboy
A former PE teacher has been found guilty of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old schoolboy.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0100
A former PE teacher has been found guilty of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old schoolboy.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0100
Man jailed for throttling woman for singing during West End show
A man who once ordered a hitman to kill his ex-partner has been jailed for throttling a woman because she was singing along during a performance of We Will Rock You.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0100
A man who once ordered a hitman to kill his ex-partner has been jailed for throttling a woman because she was singing along during a performance of We Will Rock You.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0100
Emergency helicopter 'laser attacks' could cause 'catastrophic accident', pilots warn
There were 35 cases of emergency helicopters being attacked by a laser in the first six months of 2026, new data from the UK's air regulator shows.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0100
There were 35 cases of emergency helicopters being attacked by a laser in the first six months of 2026, new data from the UK's air regulator shows.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0100