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

Community voices shock and fear after woman raped in 'racially aggravated attack'
Dozens of people have gathered at a Sikh temple to attend an emergency meeting after police in the West Midlands said they are investigating the rape of a woman as a "racially motivated attack".
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 01:32:00 +0100
Dozens of people have gathered at a Sikh temple to attend an emergency meeting after police in the West Midlands said they are investigating the rape of a woman as a "racially motivated attack".
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 01:32:00 +0100

Roadwork Britain: How a decision from Boris Johnson is still delaying your commute
The number of roadworks in Britain has more than doubled in the past two years - and frustrated drivers are more likely than ever to get stuck behind temporary traffic lights.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:01:00 +0100
The number of roadworks in Britain has more than doubled in the past two years - and frustrated drivers are more likely than ever to get stuck behind temporary traffic lights.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:01:00 +0100

'African tribe' camping in Scottish woodlands vows to stay put despite court order
The leader of a self-styled African tribe living in a Scottish woodland has vowed his group will stay put despite a court order stating the encampment should be removed.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:08:00 +0100
The leader of a self-styled African tribe living in a Scottish woodland has vowed his group will stay put despite a court order stating the encampment should be removed.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:08:00 +0100

Senior Labour MP demands answers from foreign secretary over Mandelson vetting
A senior Labour MP has written to the foreign secretary demanding answers about the vetting process for UK diplomats in the wake of Peter Mandelson's sacking as US ambassador.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:22:00 +0100
A senior Labour MP has written to the foreign secretary demanding answers about the vetting process for UK diplomats in the wake of Peter Mandelson's sacking as US ambassador.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:22:00 +0100

Man jailed after beating his frail father to death with dumbbell in row over £40
A man who beat his frail father to death with a dumbbell as he lay on the floor has been jailed for 18 years.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:26:00 +0100
A man who beat his frail father to death with a dumbbell as he lay on the floor has been jailed for 18 years.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:26:00 +0100

Man charged with arson after major fire at MP's constituency office
A man has been charged after a major fire at an MP's constituency office.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:15:00 +0100
A man has been charged after a major fire at an MP's constituency office.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:15:00 +0100

Man sentenced for gangland shooting that left girl aged nine with bullet lodged in brain
A man has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 34 years for his role in a gangland shooting that left a nine-year-old girl with a bullet lodged in her brain.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:41:00 +0100
A man has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 34 years for his role in a gangland shooting that left a nine-year-old girl with a bullet lodged in her brain.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:41:00 +0100

Yellow wind warning in place for most of England from Sunday
A yellow wind warning will be in place for most of England and all of Wales on Sunday and Monday - with people told to expect travel disruption and power outages.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:16:00 +0100
A yellow wind warning will be in place for most of England and all of Wales on Sunday and Monday - with people told to expect travel disruption and power outages.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:16:00 +0100

British couple held in Iran 'in conditions you can't even imagine', says son
"Mum is teaching yoga and English to her cellmates in Iranian prison."
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:01:00 +0100
"Mum is teaching yoga and English to her cellmates in Iranian prison."
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:01:00 +0100

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine
Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, a spokesperson for the royal has said.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:45:00 +0100
Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, a spokesperson for the royal has said.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:45:00 +0100