Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK 'won't back down' in row with Elon Musk's X over Grok sex images, says PM
Elon Musk's X is acting to comply with UK safety laws and the government "won't back down", Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:32:00 +0000
Elon Musk's X is acting to comply with UK safety laws and the government "won't back down", Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:32:00 +0000
London's Burning actor jailed for sexually assaulting teenage girls
London's Burning star John Alford has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two girls while they were drunk.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:50:00 +0000
London's Burning star John Alford has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two girls while they were drunk.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:50:00 +0000
British activists banned from France over 'destruction' of small boats
Ten British "far-right activists" have been banned from France for "reconnaissance and destruction activities" against small boats used in migrant crossings.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:20:00 +0000
Ten British "far-right activists" have been banned from France for "reconnaissance and destruction activities" against small boats used in migrant crossings.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:20:00 +0000
Nottingham attack families fear 'further disasters' are 'inevitable' after damning report
Families of the Nottingham attacks victims have warned "further disasters" are "inevitable" after a damning report into the health trust that cared for the schizophrenic killer responsible.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:54:00 +0000
Families of the Nottingham attacks victims have warned "further disasters" are "inevitable" after a damning report into the health trust that cared for the schizophrenic killer responsible.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:54:00 +0000
High Court hears prosecutors' challenge to Kneecap terror charge dismissal
Kneecap supporters gathered outside the High Court on Wednesday as judges heard an appeal by the Crown Prosecution Service over the dismissal of a terrorism case against a member of the rap trio.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:21:00 +0000
Kneecap supporters gathered outside the High Court on Wednesday as judges heard an appeal by the Crown Prosecution Service over the dismissal of a terrorism case against a member of the rap trio.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:21:00 +0000
The government invited us on an immigration raid. There were two arrests, they both walked free
Three vans roll out of a car park in Croydon. Inside, South London’s immigration enforcement team have a list of targets. Their role is to arrest illegal workers.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0000
Three vans roll out of a car park in Croydon. Inside, South London’s immigration enforcement team have a list of targets. Their role is to arrest illegal workers.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0000
Black cab rapist John Worboys to face public parole hearing
Black cab rapist John Worboys will face a public parole hearing in his latest bid to be released from prison.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:06:00 +0000
Black cab rapist John Worboys will face a public parole hearing in his latest bid to be released from prison.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:06:00 +0000
Finishing touches being made to key part of £3m Diana memorial revamp
A key part of the £3m revamp of Princess Diana's memorial playground is nearing completion in Germany.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:17:00 +0000
A key part of the £3m revamp of Princess Diana's memorial playground is nearing completion in Germany.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:17:00 +0000
Supreme Court judge appointed new chair of Sheku Bayoh Inquiry
Supreme Court judge Lord Colbeck has been appointed as the new chairman of the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:57:00 +0000
Supreme Court judge Lord Colbeck has been appointed as the new chairman of the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:57:00 +0000
The winners and losers in the Scottish budget
The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to its child payment benefit, changes to income tax and new taxes on expensive homes and private jet travel.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:11:00 +0000
The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to its child payment benefit, changes to income tax and new taxes on expensive homes and private jet travel.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:11:00 +0000