Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Widdecombe murder suspect accused of terror plot against Farage 'researched number of prominent people', court told
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has appeared in court charged with preparing acts of terrorism, including against Nigel Farage.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0100
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has appeared in court charged with preparing acts of terrorism, including against Nigel Farage.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0100
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs
Up to 2,500 Royal Mail employees could lose their jobs under an 'organisational review', the company has announced.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100
Up to 2,500 Royal Mail employees could lose their jobs under an 'organisational review', the company has announced.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0100
Woman who killed partner with air rifle given supervision order for PTSD
A woman who killed her partner by shooting him in the chest with an air rifle has been sentenced to a three-year supervision and treatment order.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0100
A woman who killed her partner by shooting him in the chest with an air rifle has been sentenced to a three-year supervision and treatment order.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0100
Jaguar unveils new electric car - two years after rebrand backfired
Jaguar has unveiled its new electric car - two years after the company's controversial rebrand, and 12 months on from a major cyber attack that halted production.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Jaguar has unveiled its new electric car - two years after the company's controversial rebrand, and 12 months on from a major cyber attack that halted production.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Reform UK inquiry clears own advisers over donations sting
Reform UK's internal inquiry following an undercover sting has cleared two of its senior advisers of wrongdoing, the party says.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0100
Reform UK's internal inquiry following an undercover sting has cleared two of its senior advisers of wrongdoing, the party says.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0100
British couple jailed in Iran for alleged spying meet UK officials, but son says 'I want the phone to ring'
A British couple jailed in Iran over alleged spying have been seen by UK officials after more than 100 days of waiting, according to the family.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0100
A British couple jailed in Iran over alleged spying have been seen by UK officials after more than 100 days of waiting, according to the family.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0100
Husband appears in court charged with murder of Norfolk GP
A husband charged with murdering his wife, who was found dead at a property in Norfolk, has appeared in court.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0100
A husband charged with murdering his wife, who was found dead at a property in Norfolk, has appeared in court.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0100
Ministers to land bankers for Heathrow expansion role
Ministers are lining up advisers to assess the affordability of Heathrow's £49bn third runway plan amid growing expectations that it will miss its 2035 completion deadline by four years.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0100
Ministers are lining up advisers to assess the affordability of Heathrow's £49bn third runway plan amid growing expectations that it will miss its 2035 completion deadline by four years.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0100
Ex-college lecturer jailed for killing couple in drink-driving crash
A former college lecturer who caused the deaths of a husband and wife in a head-on crash while drink-driving following a Christmas party has been jailed for six years.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
A former college lecturer who caused the deaths of a husband and wife in a head-on crash while drink-driving following a Christmas party has been jailed for six years.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
PCs sacked after 92-year-old tasered and pepper sprayed in care home
Two officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after using a Taser and pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee, the police watchdog has said.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0100
Two officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after using a Taser and pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee, the police watchdog has said.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0100