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

Labour Party on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats
It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:17:00 +0100
It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:17:00 +0100

English council elections: What the results so far are telling us, in maps and charts
Labour have lost around half of the seats they were defending so far, as Reform have made massive gains in council elections for the second year running.
Fri, 08 May 2026 04:59:00 +0100
Labour have lost around half of the seats they were defending so far, as Reform have made massive gains in council elections for the second year running.
Fri, 08 May 2026 04:59:00 +0100

South East Water boss quits a week after chairman
The boss of South East Water (SEW) has quit just a week after its chairman following demands by MPs for a change of leadership at the struggling utility firm.
Fri, 08 May 2026 08:39:00 +0100
The boss of South East Water (SEW) has quit just a week after its chairman following demands by MPs for a change of leadership at the struggling utility firm.
Fri, 08 May 2026 08:39:00 +0100

British Airways owner 'confident' on jet fuel supply 'throughout summer'
The owner of British Airways has said it does not expect its services across main markets to be affected by the threat of jet fuel shortages "throughout the summer", as supplies are squeezed by the effects of the US-Iran war.
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:29:00 +0100
The owner of British Airways has said it does not expect its services across main markets to be affected by the threat of jet fuel shortages "throughout the summer", as supplies are squeezed by the effects of the US-Iran war.
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:29:00 +0100

English clubs reach all three European finals for first time
A jubilant Prince of Wales was pictured pumping his fists in the air before celebrating with Aston Villa's players in the dressing room after they reached the Europa League final.
Thu, 07 May 2026 22:17:00 +0100
A jubilant Prince of Wales was pictured pumping his fists in the air before celebrating with Aston Villa's players in the dressing room after they reached the Europa League final.
Thu, 07 May 2026 22:17:00 +0100

Man charged with harassment over incident near Andrew's Sandringham home
A 39-year-old man has been charged over an incident near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Norfolk home.
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:37:00 +0100
A 39-year-old man has been charged over an incident near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Norfolk home.
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:37:00 +0100

TOWIE star dies aged 35
The mother of reality star Jake Hall's daughter has spoken of their "devastating loss" after the TV star died at the age of 35.
Thu, 07 May 2026 19:15:00 +0100
The mother of reality star Jake Hall's daughter has spoken of their "devastating loss" after the TV star died at the age of 35.
Thu, 07 May 2026 19:15:00 +0100

Man accused of killing paedophile singer Ian Watkins expected fame, trial hears
An inmate accused of murdering paedophile Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins thought the crime would bring him notoriety, a court has heard.
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:14:00 +0100
An inmate accused of murdering paedophile Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins thought the crime would bring him notoriety, a court has heard.
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:14:00 +0100

Man charged with attempted murder over police station car bomb
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an attempt to car bomb a police station in Northern Ireland, authorities have said.
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:25:00 +0100
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an attempt to car bomb a police station in Northern Ireland, authorities have said.
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:25:00 +0100

Teenager spared jail after £100,000 shoplifting spree
A teenager has been spared jail after carrying out a high street shoplifting spree, stealing goods worth more than £100,000.
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:29:00 +0100
A teenager has been spared jail after carrying out a high street shoplifting spree, stealing goods worth more than £100,000.
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:29:00 +0100