Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Why has the public been largely kept in the dark since the govt warned of the threat of war?
The government has yet to issue public guidance on how to ready the whole of society for potential war, despite warning almost a year ago of the need to "actively prepare".
Mon, 25 May 2026 00:14:00 +0100
The government has yet to issue public guidance on how to ready the whole of society for potential war, despite warning almost a year ago of the need to "actively prepare".
Mon, 25 May 2026 00:14:00 +0100
RAF jet flying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
An RAF jet which the defence secretary was travelling in had its signals jammed as it flew near the Russian border, in what a defence source said was "reckless" interference.
Mon, 25 May 2026 03:55:00 +0100
An RAF jet which the defence secretary was travelling in had its signals jammed as it flew near the Russian border, in what a defence source said was "reckless" interference.
Mon, 25 May 2026 03:55:00 +0100
Body found in search for boy, 15, missing after entering lake
A body has been found in the search for a 15-year-old boy who went missing after getting into a lake in Lincoln.
Sun, 24 May 2026 23:26:00 +0100
A body has been found in the search for a 15-year-old boy who went missing after getting into a lake in Lincoln.
Sun, 24 May 2026 23:26:00 +0100
Rape case in which teenage boys spared jail 'appalling', PM says
Sir Keir Starmer has said a rape case in which two teenage boys were spared jail is "appalling" and it's "right that law officers are urgently reviewing the sentences".
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:57:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer has said a rape case in which two teenage boys were spared jail is "appalling" and it's "right that law officers are urgently reviewing the sentences".
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:57:00 +0100
Britain's gaming boom faces uncertain future
When we talk about the value of the video games industry in the UK, it's usually in terms of money.
Mon, 25 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
When we talk about the value of the video games industry in the UK, it's usually in terms of money.
Mon, 25 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
British man killed in action while fighting alongside Ukrainian troops
A British man has been killed in action in Ukraine, the government has confirmed.
Sat, 23 May 2026 21:31:00 +0100
A British man has been killed in action in Ukraine, the government has confirmed.
Sat, 23 May 2026 21:31:00 +0100
Dramatic stoppage-time winner fires Hull back into Premier League
A dramatic stoppage-time winner has propelled Hull City into the Premier League, beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final.
Sat, 23 May 2026 16:41:00 +0100
A dramatic stoppage-time winner has propelled Hull City into the Premier League, beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final.
Sat, 23 May 2026 16:41:00 +0100
EasyJet diverts mid-flight after passenger alerts crew to power bank in luggage
An easyJet flight bound for London was diverted to Rome after concerns were raised over a device in a passenger's luggage.
Sat, 23 May 2026 13:36:00 +0100
An easyJet flight bound for London was diverted to Rome after concerns were raised over a device in a passenger's luggage.
Sat, 23 May 2026 13:36:00 +0100
Man arrested after five 'assaulted and stabbed' in west London
Five men have been assaulted and stabbed in west London, police have said.
Sat, 23 May 2026 13:05:00 +0100
Five men have been assaulted and stabbed in west London, police have said.
Sat, 23 May 2026 13:05:00 +0100
UK faces 'economic catastrophe' unless it adapts to young people 'rewired by smartphones'
The UK is facing an "economic catastrophe" unless it adapts to younger generations who have grown up in a digital world, a former minister has warned.
Sat, 23 May 2026 03:20:00 +0100
The UK is facing an "economic catastrophe" unless it adapts to younger generations who have grown up in a digital world, a former minister has warned.
Sat, 23 May 2026 03:20:00 +0100
