Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife - as five other men also charged
A man has been charged - alongside five other men - with carrying out sexual offences against his now former wife over a 13-year period.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:11:00 +0000
A man has been charged - alongside five other men - with carrying out sexual offences against his now former wife over a 13-year period.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:11:00 +0000
Major incident declared as sinkhole drains canal and swallows narrowboats
A major incident had been declared in Shropshire after a sinkhole breached a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:43:00 +0000
A major incident had been declared in Shropshire after a sinkhole breached a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:43:00 +0000
Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea dies
Chris Rea, known for hits including Driving Home For Christmas and The Road To Hell, has died after a short illness, according to a family spokesperson.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:55:00 +0000
Chris Rea, known for hits including Driving Home For Christmas and The Road To Hell, has died after a short illness, according to a family spokesperson.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:55:00 +0000
Two men jailed for raping teenage girl in Rotherham
Two men have been jailed for raping a teenage girl in Rotherham more than two decades ago.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0000
Two men have been jailed for raping a teenage girl in Rotherham more than two decades ago.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0000
Britons poorer than they were in 2019, as living standards continue to fall
The average person now has £38 less to spend each month after tax than they did at the end of 2024, following three consecutive quarters of falling UK living standards.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:15:00 +0000
The average person now has £38 less to spend each month after tax than they did at the end of 2024, following three consecutive quarters of falling UK living standards.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:15:00 +0000
David Walliams removed from children's book festival line-up
David Walliams has been removed from the line-up for a children's book event.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:56:00 +0000
David Walliams has been removed from the line-up for a children's book event.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:56:00 +0000
Rachel Reeves's spring budget date is revealed
The chancellor's spring budget will take place in March, the Treasury has announced.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:58:00 +0000
The chancellor's spring budget will take place in March, the Treasury has announced.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:58:00 +0000
New Uber-backed driverless taxis to hit UK streets in 2026
Uber and Lyft are both planning to launch driverless taxi trials in London in 2026, in separate partnerships with Chinese tech giant Baidu.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:33:00 +0000
Uber and Lyft are both planning to launch driverless taxi trials in London in 2026, in separate partnerships with Chinese tech giant Baidu.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:33:00 +0000
'A beautiful human being': Stars gather for Mani's funeral
Stars including Liam Gallagher, David Beckham and Paul Weller have gathered to pay tribute to The Stone Roses star Gary "Mani" Mounfield.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:53:00 +0000
Stars including Liam Gallagher, David Beckham and Paul Weller have gathered to pay tribute to The Stone Roses star Gary "Mani" Mounfield.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:53:00 +0000
Fears Palestine Action hunger striker will die in prison after 43 days without food
The family of a Palestine Action prisoner on day 43 of a hunger strike says she could die in prison if the UK government does not intervene.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:10:00 +0000
The family of a Palestine Action prisoner on day 43 of a hunger strike says she could die in prison if the UK government does not intervene.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:10:00 +0000