Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Red Arrows to fly with reduced numbers because of ageing engines
The Red Arrows will fly with just seven aircraft rather than nine for the majority of displays until at least 2030 because their engines are so old, Sky News understands.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:04:00 +0100
The Red Arrows will fly with just seven aircraft rather than nine for the majority of displays until at least 2030 because their engines are so old, Sky News understands.
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:04:00 +0100
England's omitted XI: The big names who won’t be going to the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has made some ruthless calls in naming his squad for the World Cup this summer.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Thomas Tuchel has made some ruthless calls in naming his squad for the World Cup this summer.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Man who killed 'much-loved' grandfather outside pub jailed for 10 years
A man who killed a "much-loved" grandfather after losing a fight outside a pub has been jailed for 10 years for manslaughter.
Fri, 22 May 2026 20:24:00 +0100
A man who killed a "much-loved" grandfather after losing a fight outside a pub has been jailed for 10 years for manslaughter.
Fri, 22 May 2026 20:24:00 +0100
Revealed: 117 waste sites 'of concern' identified across England - is there a mega dump near you?
The Environment Agency (EA) has released a list of 117 waste sites "of concern" across England, collectively holding almost two million tonnes of refuse.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:10:00 +0100
The Environment Agency (EA) has released a list of 117 waste sites "of concern" across England, collectively holding almost two million tonnes of refuse.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:10:00 +0100
King surprises audience at production of Shakespeare's The Tempest
The King delighted the audience at a production of Shakespeare's The Tempest by taking a seat near members of the public to watch the play.
Fri, 22 May 2026 21:01:00 +0100
The King delighted the audience at a production of Shakespeare's The Tempest by taking a seat near members of the public to watch the play.
Fri, 22 May 2026 21:01:00 +0100
'Unduly lenient' sentence for boys who 'raped for social media content' under urgent review
The attorney general's office has received "multiple" requests to review the "lenient" sentences given to three boys following the rape of two girls after they were spared jail time.
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:44:00 +0100
The attorney general's office has received "multiple" requests to review the "lenient" sentences given to three boys following the rape of two girls after they were spared jail time.
Fri, 22 May 2026 14:44:00 +0100
TV presenter Judith Chalmers, who hosted Wish You Were Here, has died
TV presenter Judith Chalmers - best known for hosting Wish You Were Here...? - has died, her family has said.
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:55:00 +0100
TV presenter Judith Chalmers - best known for hosting Wish You Were Here...? - has died, her family has said.
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:55:00 +0100
Seven men charged in grooming gang investigation
Seven men have been charged with rape and child sex abuse offences following a grooming gangs investigation.
Fri, 22 May 2026 13:51:00 +0100
Seven men have been charged with rape and child sex abuse offences following a grooming gangs investigation.
Fri, 22 May 2026 13:51:00 +0100
War losses making Russia 'reckless and dangerous' NATO warned as UK signals defence spending boost
The UK appears poised to increase spending on defence after the foreign secretary said everyone must "face up to the need to do much more" to counter a "reckless" Russia.
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:49:00 +0100
The UK appears poised to increase spending on defence after the foreign secretary said everyone must "face up to the need to do much more" to counter a "reckless" Russia.
Fri, 22 May 2026 18:49:00 +0100
Ian Watkins murder trial collapses and jury discharged
The jury in the trial of two prisoners accused of murdering paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been discharged for legal reasons.
Fri, 22 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
The jury in the trial of two prisoners accused of murdering paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been discharged for legal reasons.
Fri, 22 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100