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

'Nothing prepared me for this': Maternity review chief condemns 'unacceptable care'
Victims of maternity failings say they are "disappointed" by the findings of an interim report they fear will have "no teeth" to make changes.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:25:00 +0000
Victims of maternity failings say they are "disappointed" by the findings of an interim report they fear will have "no teeth" to make changes.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:25:00 +0000

'We are holding on - but not by much': Navy chief warns of Russian threat
The head of the Royal Navy has warned the government to "step up" and fund defence or risk losing the UK's superiority in the Atlantic to Russia.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:15:00 +0000
The head of the Royal Navy has warned the government to "step up" and fund defence or risk losing the UK's superiority in the Atlantic to Russia.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:15:00 +0000

Two men charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance after incident at Heathrow Airport
Two men have been charged in connection with an incident at London's Heathrow Airport which left 21 people requiring treatment.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:47:00 +0000
Two men have been charged in connection with an incident at London's Heathrow Airport which left 21 people requiring treatment.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:47:00 +0000

Afghan national charged with raping two 14-year-old girls
An Afghan national has been charged with raping two 14-year-old girls in a flat in Bolton, Greater Manchester Police have said.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:20:00 +0000
An Afghan national has been charged with raping two 14-year-old girls in a flat in Bolton, Greater Manchester Police have said.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:20:00 +0000

'Can they really fine me £170 for overstaying by one minute?'
Every week, the Money team answers a reader's financial problem or consumer dispute - you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today's is...
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:18:00 +0000
Every week, the Money team answers a reader's financial problem or consumer dispute - you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today's is...
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:18:00 +0000

90mph winds possible and travel disruption likely as 'danger to life' storm hits parts of UK
"Danger to life" weather warnings are in place as Storm Bram brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of the UK.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:34:00 +0000
"Danger to life" weather warnings are in place as Storm Bram brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of the UK.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:34:00 +0000

Young couple who died in fatal crash had 'rare once-in-a-lifetime devotion' to each other
A young couple killed in a car crash had a "rare once-in-a-lifetime devotion" to each other, their heartbroken families have said.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:45:00 +0000
A young couple killed in a car crash had a "rare once-in-a-lifetime devotion" to each other, their heartbroken families have said.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:45:00 +0000

'Iconic' symbol and Union flag design for nationalised trains
A "striking" new design for UK trains has been revealed by the transport secretary - but you may well think it looks familiar.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:42:00 +0000
A "striking" new design for UK trains has been revealed by the transport secretary - but you may well think it looks familiar.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:42:00 +0000

'Ghost' plates putting drivers at risk, warns 'explosive' report
Illegal number plates and lax rules about who can sell them are threatening national security and putting road users at risk, according to a report.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:04:00 +0000
Illegal number plates and lax rules about who can sell them are threatening national security and putting road users at risk, according to a report.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:04:00 +0000

Angela Rayner just showed Labour MPs what they're missing
The day after Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted Angela Rayner back in the cabinet, she showed Labour MPs what they've been missing.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:06:00 +0000
The day after Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted Angela Rayner back in the cabinet, she showed Labour MPs what they've been missing.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:06:00 +0000