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

Five people appear in court charged with murder after petrol station crash
Five people, including four teenagers, have appeared in court charged with murder in connection with a fatal collision at a petrol station.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +0000
Five people, including four teenagers, have appeared in court charged with murder in connection with a fatal collision at a petrol station.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +0000

Beth Rigby: Starmer's fate could be decided by a looming crisis much closer to home
Sir Keir Starmer was not meant to be doing an emergency news conference on the Greenland crisis in the Downing Street briefing room on Monday.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:11:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer was not meant to be doing an emergency news conference on the Greenland crisis in the Downing Street briefing room on Monday.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Toby Carvery restaurant facing eviction over felling of ancient oak tree
A Toby Carvery restaurant is facing eviction from its north London site over the partial felling of an oak tree which was believed to be up to 500 years old.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:28:00 +0000
A Toby Carvery restaurant is facing eviction from its north London site over the partial felling of an oak tree which was believed to be up to 500 years old.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:28:00 +0000

Ethiopian national charged with sexual assault at asylum hotel
A man has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident involving a staff member at a Southampton hotel used to house asylum seekers.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000
A man has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident involving a staff member at a Southampton hotel used to house asylum seekers.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000

London tops list of world's slowest capitals for driving
Widespread 20mph speed limits have been blamed for London topping the list of the world's slowest driving capitals, according to research.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:32:00 +0000
Widespread 20mph speed limits have been blamed for London topping the list of the world's slowest driving capitals, according to research.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:32:00 +0000

Tanning ads banned over misleading safety claims
Adverts for five tanning companies which made misleading claims about the safety of sunbeds have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:21:00 +0000
Adverts for five tanning companies which made misleading claims about the safety of sunbeds have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:21:00 +0000

Former housemaster who abused vulnerable schoolchildren jailed for years of brutality
A former housemaster who assaulted and raped vulnerable children during a regime of brutality at a residential school has been jailed for 10 years.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:05:00 +0000
A former housemaster who assaulted and raped vulnerable children during a regime of brutality at a residential school has been jailed for 10 years.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:05:00 +0000

More than 400 jobs at risk after Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley
High Street Fashion giant Next has snapped up luxury footwear business Russell & Bromley from administration in a rescue deal.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:01:00 +0000
High Street Fashion giant Next has snapped up luxury footwear business Russell & Bromley from administration in a rescue deal.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:01:00 +0000

Police officer cleared of killing woman during high-speed chase
A police officer accused of dangerous driving after killing a driver during a high-speed pursuit of a suspect broke down in tears as he was cleared of wrongdoing.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000
A police officer accused of dangerous driving after killing a driver during a high-speed pursuit of a suspect broke down in tears as he was cleared of wrongdoing.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Inside the new breed of 'zero bills' homes where you pay nothing for your energy
Elliott Wood has something you're probably going to want.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000
Elliott Wood has something you're probably going to want.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000