Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Who is at risk from silicosis - and why are there calls for quartz worktop ban?
California is set to vote on a ban of engineered stone later today - potentially becoming the first US state to outlaw its use.
Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 +0100
California is set to vote on a ban of engineered stone later today - potentially becoming the first US state to outlaw its use.
Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Radio station apologises after accidentally announcing King's death
A radio station that accidentally announced the King had died has apologised for "any distress caused".
Thu, 21 May 2026 01:40:00 +0100
A radio station that accidentally announced the King had died has apologised for "any distress caused".
Thu, 21 May 2026 01:40:00 +0100
Are Reform a bigger threat to Labour or the Conservatives?
Despite Labour losing most seats to Reform, in-depth Sky News analysis of May's local election results shows that Reform's popularity is hitting the Conservatives hardest.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:51:00 +0100
Despite Labour losing most seats to Reform, in-depth Sky News analysis of May's local election results shows that Reform's popularity is hitting the Conservatives hardest.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:51:00 +0100
Heatwave forecast and health alerts issued as temperatures set to hit 30C
A series of health alerts have been issued as forecasters warned a heatwave could see temperatures hit 30C in parts of the UK over the coming days.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:41:00 +0100
A series of health alerts have been issued as forecasters warned a heatwave could see temperatures hit 30C in parts of the UK over the coming days.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:41:00 +0100
Father describes 'emptiness' of losing three daughters off the coast of Brighton
Three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach were all sisters in their 30s, police revealed.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach were all sisters in their 30s, police revealed.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Aston Villa win Europa League to claim first major trophy in 30 years
Aston Villa have won the Europa League following victory over German side Freiburg in Istanbul.
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:11:00 +0100
Aston Villa have won the Europa League following victory over German side Freiburg in Istanbul.
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:11:00 +0100
Man arrested for offences linked to huge illegal waste site in Wigan
A man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, money laundering and environmental offences linked to the huge illegal waste site in Wigan.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:41:00 +0100
A man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, money laundering and environmental offences linked to the huge illegal waste site in Wigan.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:41:00 +0100
