Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Family of nine-year-old girl stabbed to death say she was a 'beautiful soul'
The family of a nine-year-old girl stabbed to death have said she was a "beautiful soul" who was brave, kind-hearted and "always put a smile on people's faces".
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:18:00 +0000
The family of a nine-year-old girl stabbed to death have said she was a "beautiful soul" who was brave, kind-hearted and "always put a smile on people's faces".
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:18:00 +0000
David Walliams dropped by publisher after allegations of inappropriate behaviour
David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:26:00 +0000
David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:26:00 +0000
Driver guilty of murder in Christmas Day West End rampage
A driver has been found guilty of murder after killing one man and ploughing into several others during a drink-fuelled spree in London's West End on Christmas Day.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:53:00 +0000
A driver has been found guilty of murder after killing one man and ploughing into several others during a drink-fuelled spree in London's West End on Christmas Day.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:53:00 +0000
Trio guilty of killing man who jumped from window in bid to escape their clutches
Three criminals have been convicted of killing a man who jumped from a window in a bid to escape their attempts to extort money from him.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Three criminals have been convicted of killing a man who jumped from a window in a bid to escape their attempts to extort money from him.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Woman and lover jailed for plotting to kill husband so they could continue affair
A woman and her lover who plotted to kill her husband so they could continue their affair have both been jailed for 19 years.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
A woman and her lover who plotted to kill her husband so they could continue their affair have both been jailed for 19 years.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Kylie Minogue secures her first Christmas number one in UK
Kylie Minogue has secured her first Christmas number one in the UK with her hit track XMAS.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:13:00 +0000
Kylie Minogue has secured her first Christmas number one in the UK with her hit track XMAS.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:13:00 +0000
UK hopes new German law will cut migrant small boats
The British government is hoping a change in German law will help stop small boat crossings to the UK.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:54:00 +0000
The British government is hoping a change in German law will help stop small boat crossings to the UK.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:54:00 +0000
Earthquake strikes Lancashire village for second time this month
A seaside village has been hit by a second earthquake in a month, with locals reporting windows rattling, rumbling and shaking overnight.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:45:00 +0000
A seaside village has been hit by a second earthquake in a month, with locals reporting windows rattling, rumbling and shaking overnight.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:45:00 +0000
Doctors in Scotland to go on strike
Resident doctors in Scotland have voted to go on strike in January – as their union called on the devolved government to present a "credible" pay offer.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:15:00 +0000
Resident doctors in Scotland have voted to go on strike in January – as their union called on the devolved government to present a "credible" pay offer.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:15:00 +0000
Conman who posed as MI6 agent in romance scam told to pay victim £125,000
Notorious conman Mark Acklom, who posed as a wealthy banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay the victim of a romance scam £125,000 in compensation after a five-year court battle.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:32:00 +0000
Notorious conman Mark Acklom, who posed as a wealthy banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay the victim of a romance scam £125,000 in compensation after a five-year court battle.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:32:00 +0000