Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'They know Britain is a soft country': The visa overstayers living under the radar
Ramesh lives in fear every day. A police siren is enough to alarm him.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:14:00 +0000
Ramesh lives in fear every day. A police siren is enough to alarm him.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:14:00 +0000
The government doesn't know how many people are overstaying their visas - here's why
The government can't say with accuracy how many visa overstayers there are in Britain - no data has been collated for five-and-a-half years.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:13:00 +0000
The government can't say with accuracy how many visa overstayers there are in Britain - no data has been collated for five-and-a-half years.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:13:00 +0000
British soldier killed in Ukraine named - as Trump exchanges 'strong words' with Kyiv's allies
Tributes have been paid to a British soldier killed in Ukraine, as the country's allies prepare for talks before a crucial potential meeting with Donald Trump.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:52:00 +0000
Tributes have been paid to a British soldier killed in Ukraine, as the country's allies prepare for talks before a crucial potential meeting with Donald Trump.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:52:00 +0000
Man found guilty of murdering ex-partner's sister and her three children in house fire
A man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-partner's sister and her three children in a house fire.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:40:00 +0000
A man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-partner's sister and her three children in a house fire.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:40:00 +0000
How an 'outstanding' school humiliated pupils with harsh and harmful discipline
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy, an "outstanding" secondary in east London, humiliated pupils with harsh and harmful discipline; a damning safeguarding review has found.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:39:00 +0000
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy, an "outstanding" secondary in east London, humiliated pupils with harsh and harmful discipline; a damning safeguarding review has found.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:39:00 +0000
Critical report raises pressure on NHS maternity services and will worry expectant mothers
The CQC report should make worrying reading for NHS leaders.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:10:00 +0000
The CQC report should make worrying reading for NHS leaders.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:10:00 +0000
Five Palestine Action prisoners taken to hospital as hunger strike continues
Five Palestine Action prisoners awaiting trial have been taken to hospital as a result of hunger strikes, lawyers representing them told the justice secretary in a letter shared with Sky News.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:45:00 +0000
Five Palestine Action prisoners awaiting trial have been taken to hospital as a result of hunger strikes, lawyers representing them told the justice secretary in a letter shared with Sky News.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:45:00 +0000
Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic series of novels, dies aged 55
Sophie Kinsella, the author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has died aged 55, her family have said.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:00 +0000
Sophie Kinsella, the author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has died aged 55, her family have said.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:00 +0000
GCHQ releases annual Christmas puzzle - can you solve it?
GCHQ has released its annual Christmas challenge, with seven puzzles aimed to put the nation's codebreaking skills to the test.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:33:00 +0000
GCHQ has released its annual Christmas challenge, with seven puzzles aimed to put the nation's codebreaking skills to the test.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:33:00 +0000
Attacks on men in major UK city park 'could be homophobic', police say
Police in Bristol are investigating a series of late-night attacks on men that they said "may be homophobic in nature".
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +0000
Police in Bristol are investigating a series of late-night attacks on men that they said "may be homophobic in nature".
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +0000