Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Murder investigation launched after student dies
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a university student was stabbed in Leicester city centre.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a university student was stabbed in Leicester city centre.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000
'We've had a machete in prison': How gangs control airspace over jails
Specialised gangs piloting drones to fly drugs and weapons into prisons are working up and down the country to "beat" the system, the governor of HMP Manchester has told Sky News.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0000
Specialised gangs piloting drones to fly drugs and weapons into prisons are working up and down the country to "beat" the system, the governor of HMP Manchester has told Sky News.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0000
Six Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israel-linked defence firm
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm's UK site.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm's UK site.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0000
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0000
Train cancellations and delays hit routes across South East England
Passengers travelling on several major rail lines across South East England have been told to expect cancellations and delays to services throughout Wednesday because of "multiple incidents".
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000
Passengers travelling on several major rail lines across South East England have been told to expect cancellations and delays to services throughout Wednesday because of "multiple incidents".
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000
Summer camp leader admits drugging wife while he sexually assaulted children
A summer camp leader who drugged children with poisoned sweets before sexually assaulting them has admitted to also drugging his wife so she would not wake while the abuse took place.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0000
A summer camp leader who drugged children with poisoned sweets before sexually assaulting them has admitted to also drugging his wife so she would not wake while the abuse took place.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0000
New batch of Nestle baby formula recalled due to toxin
Food and drink giant Nestle has recalled a further batch of its SMA baby formula due to concerns about the presence of a vomit-inducing toxin.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:12:00 +0000
Food and drink giant Nestle has recalled a further batch of its SMA baby formula due to concerns about the presence of a vomit-inducing toxin.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:12:00 +0000
Former gamekeeper on trial accused of shotgun murder of retired groundsman
A man has gone on trial accused of the shotgun murder of a retired groundsman.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
A man has gone on trial accused of the shotgun murder of a retired groundsman.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
PC who struck 74-year-old on motorbike guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
A police officer who struck a 74-year-old woman on a motorbike after speeding through a red light on a 999 call has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:35:00 +0000
A police officer who struck a 74-year-old woman on a motorbike after speeding through a red light on a 999 call has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:35:00 +0000
What is misconduct in a public office - and could Mandelson end up in court?
Peter Mandelson is being investigated by police over allegations of misconduct in a public office following the latest release of Epstein files.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:41:00 +0000
Peter Mandelson is being investigated by police over allegations of misconduct in a public office following the latest release of Epstein files.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:41:00 +0000