Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Nations demand urgent meeting with Kwarteng as Tory top team doubles down on plan to cut spending
The devolved governments of the UK want an urgent meeting with Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to discuss immediate action to reverse the damaging effects of the mini-budget.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:47:00 +0100
The devolved governments of the UK want an urgent meeting with Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to discuss immediate action to reverse the damaging effects of the mini-budget.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:47:00 +0100
British Steel's Chinese owner seeks huge government aid package
The owners of Britain's second-biggest steel producer are seeking an urgent package of financial support from taxpayers amid renewed fears for thousands of industrial jobs in the north of England.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:10:00 +0100
The owners of Britain's second-biggest steel producer are seeking an urgent package of financial support from taxpayers amid renewed fears for thousands of industrial jobs in the north of England.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:10:00 +0100
Inside the 'warm spaces' where Britons go when they can't heat their homes
"It's Victorian isn't it?" asks Hannay Reay as she contemplates just what they are doing.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:47:00 +0100
"It's Victorian isn't it?" asks Hannay Reay as she contemplates just what they are doing.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:47:00 +0100
'Only travel if absolutely necessary': Train services crippled by fresh strike, as Royal Mail staff walk out for second day
Rail passengers have been urged to only travel if "absolutely necessary" today as members of four trade unions stage a 24-hour walkout.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 02:27:00 +0100
Rail passengers have been urged to only travel if "absolutely necessary" today as members of four trade unions stage a 24-hour walkout.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 02:27:00 +0100
Soldier, 18, who walked beside Queen's coffin found dead at barracks
A teenage soldier who took part in the Queen's state funeral has been found dead at his barracks.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:18:00 +0100
A teenage soldier who took part in the Queen's state funeral has been found dead at his barracks.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:18:00 +0100
Junk food banned from tills and entrances in shops across England from today
Restrictions on where shops in England can display junk food come into effect today.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 01:03:00 +0100
Restrictions on where shops in England can display junk food come into effect today.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 01:03:00 +0100
As Tory conference looms, the PM cuts a diminished figure after squandering political capital
Three-and-a-half weeks ago, Liz Truss was beaming as she was announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 03:13:00 +0100
Three-and-a-half weeks ago, Liz Truss was beaming as she was announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 03:13:00 +0100
'Stay alert to scams': Minister issues warning as energy support package kicks in to cover huge spike in bills
Consumers are being warned they may be targeted by scammers as the government's energy price guarantee comes into effect.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:51:00 +0100
Consumers are being warned they may be targeted by scammers as the government's energy price guarantee comes into effect.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:51:00 +0100
Truss admits 'disruption' to UK economy but stands by forecast-free mini-budget
Liz Truss has for the first time acknowledged that "there has been disruption" to the UK economy following last week's mini budget.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:26:00 +0100
Liz Truss has for the first time acknowledged that "there has been disruption" to the UK economy following last week's mini budget.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:26:00 +0100
Prince William calls for improved online safety after coroner's ruling in Molly Russell death
Prince William has called for improved online safety for children after a coroner ruled social media contributed to the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:37:00 +0100
Prince William has called for improved online safety for children after a coroner ruled social media contributed to the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:37:00 +0100