Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Unemployment hits highest rate in nearly five years
The UK's unemployment rate has increased again - to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:16:00 +0000
The UK's unemployment rate has increased again - to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:16:00 +0000
Cold health alert issued with snow forecast for parts of UK
A cold health alert has been issued, with forecasters predicting snow will hit parts of the UK.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
A cold health alert has been issued, with forecasters predicting snow will hit parts of the UK.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
UK's Eurovision 2026 entry revealed
The UK's entrant for this year's Eurovision Song Contest will be YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:31:00 +0000
The UK's entrant for this year's Eurovision Song Contest will be YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:31:00 +0000
Starmer has even more to lose after latest U-turn
The government has changed its mind again.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:28:00 +0000
The government has changed its mind again.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:28:00 +0000
Hundreds arrested for stealing phones - as video shows brazen thefts
More than 200 people have been arrested in the past four weeks as part of a phone theft crackdown in London - with drones and facial recognition used to catch those responsible.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:29:00 +0000
More than 200 people have been arrested in the past four weeks as part of a phone theft crackdown in London - with drones and facial recognition used to catch those responsible.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:29:00 +0000
Wagamama-owner tests buyers' appetite for airport restaurants division | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Boy has UK-first surgery to make him taller
A nine-year-old boy has become the first patient to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery in the UK.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:21:00 +0000
A nine-year-old boy has become the first patient to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery in the UK.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:21:00 +0000
'I booked an emergency plumber and cancelled minutes later but they've still charged me £270'
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Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:06:00 +0000
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Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:06:00 +0000
British skiers killed in Alps avalanche named
Two British skiers who died in an avalanche at a French Alps ski resort last week have been named.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:22:00 +0000
Two British skiers who died in an avalanche at a French Alps ski resort last week have been named.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:22:00 +0000
Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies to close
Six firms linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down following revelations from the latest release of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:07:00 +0000
Six firms linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down following revelations from the latest release of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:07:00 +0000