Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Queen meets Gisele Pelicot and praises rape survivor's 'extraordinary dignity'
The Queen has met French rape survivor, Gisele Pelicot, and told her she was left "speechless" by the account of her ordeal in her new memoir.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0000
The Queen has met French rape survivor, Gisele Pelicot, and told her she was left "speechless" by the account of her ordeal in her new memoir.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0000
Children's home manager abused vulnerable boys and girls in 18 year 'regime of fear'
A children's home manager sexually abused girls and boys in his care during an 18-year "regime of fear", a court has found.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:42:00 +0000
A children's home manager sexually abused girls and boys in his care during an 18-year "regime of fear", a court has found.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:42:00 +0000
BBC removes BAFTAs from iPlayer and apologises for racial slur
The BBC is facing a growing backlash after failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner from its BAFTAs broadcast - which was available to watch on iPlayer for over 12 hours.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0000
The BBC is facing a growing backlash after failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner from its BAFTAs broadcast - which was available to watch on iPlayer for over 12 hours.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0000
'Staring down the barrel at higher costs': UK businesses face uncertain future over US tariffs
UK businesses are facing uncertainty and higher costs as Donald Trump's new global tariff hike is set to take effect from Tuesday.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:54:00 +0000
UK businesses are facing uncertainty and higher costs as Donald Trump's new global tariff hike is set to take effect from Tuesday.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:54:00 +0000
Police investigating 'abhorrent' online racist abuse of top flight footballers
An investigation has been launched after several football clubs reported online racial abuse of their players over the weekend.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
An investigation has been launched after several football clubs reported online racial abuse of their players over the weekend.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Jubilant Team GB return home after record-breaking Winter Olympics
Team GB's athletes have returned home to a rapturous welcome after their most successful Winter Olympics ever.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000
Team GB's athletes have returned home to a rapturous welcome after their most successful Winter Olympics ever.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:36:00 +0000
Teenager found guilty of terror offences after joining banned far-right group
A schoolboy has been found guilty of terror offences after joining a banned far-right group and researching a synagogue, encouraged by Russian extremists.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:51:00 +0000
A schoolboy has been found guilty of terror offences after joining a banned far-right group and researching a synagogue, encouraged by Russian extremists.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:51:00 +0000
Tributes paid to two young 'best friends' found dead in Welsh mountain range
Tributes have been paid to two young hikers found dead in the Eryri mountain range (Snowdonia).
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:32:00 +0000
Tributes have been paid to two young hikers found dead in the Eryri mountain range (Snowdonia).
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:32:00 +0000
Parents charged with murder of three-month-old son
Two parents have been charged with the murder of their three-month-old baby.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:20:00 +0000
Two parents have been charged with the murder of their three-month-old baby.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:20:00 +0000
Shake-up of support for children with special needs and disabilities unveiled
The government has unveiled sweeping plans to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England's schools.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:53:00 +0000
The government has unveiled sweeping plans to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England's schools.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:53:00 +0000