Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Gordon Brown says one-time ally Mandelson 'betrayed his country'
Peter Mandelson committed a "betrayal of his country" by allegedly leaking government secrets to Jeffrey Epstein and putting Britain "at risk", former prime minister Gordon Brown has said.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:09:00 +0000
Peter Mandelson committed a "betrayal of his country" by allegedly leaking government secrets to Jeffrey Epstein and putting Britain "at risk", former prime minister Gordon Brown has said.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:09:00 +0000
Dozens of flood warnings issued in UK as more downpours expected
Dozens of flood warnings are in place, along with more than 250 alerts, as relentless rain continues to lash the UK.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:19:00 +0000
Dozens of flood warnings are in place, along with more than 250 alerts, as relentless rain continues to lash the UK.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:19:00 +0000
Manhunt after convicted robber absconds from prison
A convicted robber who absconded from prison is being sought by police.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:14:00 +0000
A convicted robber who absconded from prison is being sought by police.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:14:00 +0000
Lib Dem peer suspended as new sexual harassment investigation launched
Lord Rennard has been suspended from the Liberal Democrats as the party launched a new investigation into sexual harassment allegations.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:02:00 +0000
Lord Rennard has been suspended from the Liberal Democrats as the party launched a new investigation into sexual harassment allegations.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:02:00 +0000
Man charged with string of sex offences
A man has been charged with scores of sex offences, some dating as far back as 2003.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:50:00 +0000
A man has been charged with scores of sex offences, some dating as far back as 2003.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:50:00 +0000
Man charged with murder after woman's body found
A man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was discovered in Merseyside.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:50:00 +0000
A man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was discovered in Merseyside.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:50:00 +0000
'It's got to be time for change': Three months until crucial Welsh elections
The Welsh Parliament stands in what was known as Tiger Bay - a multicultural melting pot during the 18-1900s, home to around 50 nationalities working the docks.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The Welsh Parliament stands in what was known as Tiger Bay - a multicultural melting pot during the 18-1900s, home to around 50 nationalities working the docks.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Boy charged after teacher stabbed at school
A 15-year-old student accused of assaulting a teacher has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article on education premises.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:27:00 +0000
A 15-year-old student accused of assaulting a teacher has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article on education premises.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:27:00 +0000
Neil Young cancels tour of UK and other Europe dates
Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming UK tour and other dates in Europe with rock band The Chrome Hearts.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000
Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming UK tour and other dates in Europe with rock band The Chrome Hearts.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000
NatWest set to clinch £2.5bn takeover of wealth manager Evelyn
NatWest Group is closing in on a £2.5bn takeover of Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group, in what would be its biggest corporate takeover since its taxpayer bailout in 2008.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:55:00 +0000
NatWest Group is closing in on a £2.5bn takeover of Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group, in what would be its biggest corporate takeover since its taxpayer bailout in 2008.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:55:00 +0000