Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK and France agree to send forces to Ukraine in event of peace deal
The UK and France have signed a joint declaration pledging to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, to guarantee the nation's security.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000
The UK and France have signed a joint declaration pledging to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, to guarantee the nation's security.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000
Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the UK - as major incident declared in part of Scotland
Britain's first named storm of the year is set to strike this week, bringing heavy snow and strong winds as a new year cold snap continues to bite.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Britain's first named storm of the year is set to strike this week, bringing heavy snow and strong winds as a new year cold snap continues to bite.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Two men left stranded after dramatic attempt to rescue dog from icy lake
Firefighters were called to a lake in Essex after an attempt to rescue a dog in freezing weather left two men stranded in icy water.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:01:00 +0000
Firefighters were called to a lake in Essex after an attempt to rescue a dog in freezing weather left two men stranded in icy water.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:01:00 +0000
'No political influence' in decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, say police
West Midlands Police have denied that the decision to ban Israeli fans from a football match in Birmingham was influenced by political factors.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:54:00 +0000
West Midlands Police have denied that the decision to ban Israeli fans from a football match in Birmingham was influenced by political factors.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:54:00 +0000
New CCTV images released in hunt for on-the-run murderer and second prisoner
Police have released new CCTV images of a convicted murderer and a second prisoner who escaped from a prison in Cromhall, Gloucestershire on New Year's Day.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:05:00 +0000
Police have released new CCTV images of a convicted murderer and a second prisoner who escaped from a prison in Cromhall, Gloucestershire on New Year's Day.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:05:00 +0000
Fujitsu boss rejects MP's claim firm is 'a parasite on the British state'
Fujitsu's European boss has denied that the company is "a parasite on the British state" after MPs challenged it over its position on Post Office scandal compensation.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:12:00 +0000
Fujitsu's European boss has denied that the company is "a parasite on the British state" after MPs challenged it over its position on Post Office scandal compensation.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:12:00 +0000
How much has sacking managers cost Manchester United?
With Monday's decision to fire head coach Ruben Amorim, Manchester United payouts to sacked managers and their staff could have reached nearly £98m since 2014, the year following longtime coach Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:11:00 +0000
With Monday's decision to fire head coach Ruben Amorim, Manchester United payouts to sacked managers and their staff could have reached nearly £98m since 2014, the year following longtime coach Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:11:00 +0000
Police wrongly told family their son had died in car crash
A police force has admitted it told the family of a teenage boy that he had died in a car crash, when he had in fact survived.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0000
A police force has admitted it told the family of a teenage boy that he had died in a car crash, when he had in fact survived.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0000
Man who tried to murder girlfriend during luxury hotel getaway jailed
A man who tried to murder his girlfriend during a weekend break at a luxury hotel has been jailed for more than six years.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:24:00 +0000
A man who tried to murder his girlfriend during a weekend break at a luxury hotel has been jailed for more than six years.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:24:00 +0000
Adults in England eating '22 bags of crisps a day' in salt, study says
Adults in England are eating as much salt as there is in 22 bags of crisps a day, researchers have said.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:21:00 +0000
Adults in England are eating as much salt as there is in 22 bags of crisps a day, researchers have said.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:21:00 +0000