Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Nigel Farage launches tirade at BBC over allegations he was racist at school
Nigel Farage has launched a tirade against the BBC after he was asked about claims he used racist and antisemitic language when he was at school, which he denied.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:43:00 +0000
Nigel Farage has launched a tirade against the BBC after he was asked about claims he used racist and antisemitic language when he was at school, which he denied.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:43:00 +0000
Putin 'morally responsible' for woman's novichok death in Salisbury
The assassination attempt on a former Russian spy was authorised by Vladimir Putin, who is "morally responsible" for the death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent used in the attack, a public inquiry has found.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0000
The assassination attempt on a former Russian spy was authorised by Vladimir Putin, who is "morally responsible" for the death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent used in the attack, a public inquiry has found.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0000
Starmer wants to lift half a million children out of poverty - but does his plan go far enough?
A new long-awaited child poverty strategy is promising to lift half a million children out of poverty by the end of this parliament - but critics have branded it unambitious.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:36:00 +0000
A new long-awaited child poverty strategy is promising to lift half a million children out of poverty by the end of this parliament - but critics have branded it unambitious.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:36:00 +0000
Number of flu patients in hospital beds across England rises by more than 50%
The number of flu patients in hospital beds across England is more than 50% higher than the same period in 2024, according to NHS data.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
The number of flu patients in hospital beds across England is more than 50% higher than the same period in 2024, according to NHS data.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Army in Derby as 200 homes evacuated and police make explosives arrests
Around 200 homes have been evacuated in Derby after police arrested two men on suspicion of explosives offences.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:19:00 +0000
Around 200 homes have been evacuated in Derby after police arrested two men on suspicion of explosives offences.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:19:00 +0000
How record-breaking Reform UK donor Christopher Harborne made his millions
Who is the man behind the record-breaking multi-million pound donation to Reform UK?
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:50:00 +0000
Who is the man behind the record-breaking multi-million pound donation to Reform UK?
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:50:00 +0000
Brother-in-law of Scotland's former leader, Humza Yousaf, facing extortion and drug charges
The brother-in-law of Scotland's former first minister Humza Yousaf has gone on trial accused of extortion and dealing class A drugs.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:09:00 +0000
The brother-in-law of Scotland's former first minister Humza Yousaf has gone on trial accused of extortion and dealing class A drugs.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:09:00 +0000
Four arrested in Eastbourne and Brighton in right-wing terror probe
Three men and a woman have been arrested in East Sussex as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:09:00 +0000
Three men and a woman have been arrested in East Sussex as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:09:00 +0000
Man charged over allegedly assisting Manchester synagogue attacker with reconnaissance of defence facility
A man has been charged with four terrorism offences following allegations that he assisted Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al Shamie with an earlier reconnaissance of a UK defence facility, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:19:00 +0000
A man has been charged with four terrorism offences following allegations that he assisted Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al Shamie with an earlier reconnaissance of a UK defence facility, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:19:00 +0000
Whistleblowers reveal hundreds of UK moderators have left TikTok
Hundreds of UK online safety workers at TikTok have already signed agreements to leave the company, whistleblowers have told Sky News, despite the firm stressing to MPs that the cuts were "still proposals only".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:01:00 +0000
Hundreds of UK online safety workers at TikTok have already signed agreements to leave the company, whistleblowers have told Sky News, despite the firm stressing to MPs that the cuts were "still proposals only".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:01:00 +0000