Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
BBC removes BAFTAs from iPlayer and apologises for racial slur
The BBC is facing a growing backlash after failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner from its BAFTAs broadcast - which was available to watch on iPlayer for over 12 hours.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0000
The BBC is facing a growing backlash after failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner from its BAFTAs broadcast - which was available to watch on iPlayer for over 12 hours.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0000
Police investigating 'abhorrent' online racist abuse of top flight footballers
An investigation has been launched after several football clubs reported online racial abuse of their players over the weekend.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
An investigation has been launched after several football clubs reported online racial abuse of their players over the weekend.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Jubilant Team GB return home after record-breaking Winter Olympics
Team GB's athletes have returned home to a rapturous welcome after their most successful Winter Olympics ever.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000
Team GB's athletes have returned home to a rapturous welcome after their most successful Winter Olympics ever.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000
Teenager found guilty of terror offences after joining banned far-right group
A schoolboy has been found guilty of terror offences after joining a banned far-right group and researching a synagogue, encouraged by Russian extremists.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:51:00 +0000
A schoolboy has been found guilty of terror offences after joining a banned far-right group and researching a synagogue, encouraged by Russian extremists.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:51:00 +0000
Tributes paid to two young 'best friends' found dead in Welsh mountain range
Tributes have been paid to two young hikers found dead in the Eryri mountain range (Snowdonia).
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:32:00 +0000
Tributes have been paid to two young hikers found dead in the Eryri mountain range (Snowdonia).
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:32:00 +0000
Parents charged with murder of three-month-old son
Two parents have been charged with the murder of their three-month-old baby.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:20:00 +0000
Two parents have been charged with the murder of their three-month-old baby.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:20:00 +0000
Who is BAFTA winner Robert Aramayo?
It's not often an actor from Hull pips Hollywood actors to a top award, but Robert Aramayo has done just that.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
It's not often an actor from Hull pips Hollywood actors to a top award, but Robert Aramayo has done just that.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Suspected rapist accidentally set free and leaves UK before trial
A suspected rapist was accidentally set free from prison and managed to leave the country before he is due to stand trial, it has been revealed.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0000
A suspected rapist was accidentally set free from prison and managed to leave the country before he is due to stand trial, it has been revealed.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0000
Mainstream schools to receive extra funding for SEND pupils
Mainstream schools will receive direct funding to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as part of a £4bn package to make the system more inclusive.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:22:00 +0000
Mainstream schools will receive direct funding to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as part of a £4bn package to make the system more inclusive.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:22:00 +0000
'I design video games - here's what I think about angry fans'
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to Alistair McFarlane, chief operating officer of game design company Facepunch Studios and the executive producer of survival game Rust...
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:38:00 +0000
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to Alistair McFarlane, chief operating officer of game design company Facepunch Studios and the executive producer of survival game Rust...
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:38:00 +0000