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

King meets Huntingdon train attack heroes, including guard who protected passengers
The King has met survivors of last month's Huntingdon train mass stabbing, during a special reception at Buckingham Palace.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:57:00 +0000
The King has met survivors of last month's Huntingdon train mass stabbing, during a special reception at Buckingham Palace.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:57:00 +0000

Images released of girl, 9, stabbed to death - as boy appears in court charged with murder
Police have released photos of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was stabbed to death in Somerset.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0000
Police have released photos of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was stabbed to death in Somerset.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0000

Duke of Marlborough charged with strangulation offences
The Duke of Marlborough, known as Jamie Blandford, has been charged with intentional strangulation.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
The Duke of Marlborough, known as Jamie Blandford, has been charged with intentional strangulation.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Footballer dies in car accident on way back from game
Macclesfield footballer Ethan McLeod has died in a car accident on a motorway, the club have said.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:27:00 +0000
Macclesfield footballer Ethan McLeod has died in a car accident on a motorway, the club have said.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:27:00 +0000

If Abramovich fends off legal action long enough, could he eventually be able to spend Chelsea funds as he wishes?
Through all the threats to sue by Sir Keir Starmer's government, Roman Abramovich has stayed silent and still sanctioned.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:32:00 +0000
Through all the threats to sue by Sir Keir Starmer's government, Roman Abramovich has stayed silent and still sanctioned.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:32:00 +0000

'Prolonged' heavy rain to cause flooding and travel disruptions
Britons have been warned to prepare for additional heavy rainfall following a severe weather system that led to dense fog and flight cancellations.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:08:00 +0000
Britons have been warned to prepare for additional heavy rainfall following a severe weather system that led to dense fog and flight cancellations.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:08:00 +0000

Man, 86, arrested over murder of couple 32 years ago
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a couple on their farm in Wales more than 30 years ago.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:42:00 +0000
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a couple on their farm in Wales more than 30 years ago.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:42:00 +0000

What are nicotine pouches and are they safer than smoking?
The popularity of nicotine pouches is surging in the UK, research shows, particularly among young adults.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +0000
The popularity of nicotine pouches is surging in the UK, research shows, particularly among young adults.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +0000

Schools will have to teach about healthy relationships to tackle misogyny
All secondary school pupils in England will be taught about healthy relationships in an effort to tackle misogyny.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:01:00 +0000
All secondary school pupils in England will be taught about healthy relationships in an effort to tackle misogyny.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:01:00 +0000

Ashes controversy as tech error denies England's cricketers a crucial Australian wicket
The company behind technology supposed to lead to more accurate decisions in international cricket, has admitted its error denied England a crucial Australian wicket in the latest Ashes encounter.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:35:00 +0000
The company behind technology supposed to lead to more accurate decisions in international cricket, has admitted its error denied England a crucial Australian wicket in the latest Ashes encounter.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:35:00 +0000