
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Travellers face 'fight for their way of life' as they increasingly want to put down roots
Britain's community of travellers and gypsies say they are facing a fight for survival of their way of life.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Britain's community of travellers and gypsies say they are facing a fight for survival of their way of life.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100

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

British Airways warns of flight price rises due to fuel crisis
The owner of British Airways (BA) has warned of higher ticket prices as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war has led to a sharp rise in oil prices.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0100
The owner of British Airways (BA) has warned of higher ticket prices as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war has led to a sharp rise in oil prices.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0100

Can the Lib Dem tortoise outrun the populist hare?
For those around Sir Ed Davey, the answer is yes.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
For those around Sir Ed Davey, the answer is yes.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100

Trump gives more details about King's state visit
More details of the King's state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain have emerged.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0100
More details of the King's state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain have emerged.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +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