Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Royal Navy serviceman accused of plotting to leak intelligence to Russia appears in court
A junior Royal Navy serviceman accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia has appeared in court.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:51:00 +0100
A junior Royal Navy serviceman accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia has appeared in court.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:51:00 +0100
Sisters pulled from sea near Brighton took own lives, coroner rules
Three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton took their own lives, a coroner has ruled.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0100
Three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton took their own lives, a coroner has ruled.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0100
NHS waiting list at its worst since 2025, figures reveal
The waiting list for hospital treatment in England is at its worst since 2025, new figures show, despite record levels of care being delivered.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0100
The waiting list for hospital treatment in England is at its worst since 2025, new figures show, despite record levels of care being delivered.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0100
Man shot dead at memorial service gathering is named
A 40-year-old man shot dead as people gathered for a memorial service in west London on Friday has been named.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0100
A 40-year-old man shot dead as people gathered for a memorial service in west London on Friday has been named.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0100
Number of wildfires recorded in England in 2026 was second highest on record
England's very hot summer fuelled the second-highest number of wildfires on recent record, according to provisional government figures.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0100
England's very hot summer fuelled the second-highest number of wildfires on recent record, according to provisional government figures.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0100
Man charged over 'police assault' amid anti-immigration protest
A man has been charged over an alleged police assault during an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0100
A man has been charged over an alleged police assault during an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0100
Race and religious hate crime in England and Wales hits record high
Hate crime in England and Wales has increased by 7% - with record highs in those that were racially and religiously motivated.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:31:00 +0100
Hate crime in England and Wales has increased by 7% - with record highs in those that were racially and religiously motivated.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:31:00 +0100
British consulate in Jerusalem to become 'UK Mission' as diplomats leave
The UK government said it will retain its presence in East Jerusalem as Israel insisted the British consulate in the city had "ceased to function".
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:56:00 +0100
The UK government said it will retain its presence in East Jerusalem as Israel insisted the British consulate in the city had "ceased to function".
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:56:00 +0100
Seventh man bailed in connection with alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford
The seventh man arrested by police investigating a suspected terror plot close to RAF Fairford has been released on bail.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0100
The seventh man arrested by police investigating a suspected terror plot close to RAF Fairford has been released on bail.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0100
Water companies failed to report more than 50,000 sewage spills in time, charity claims
Water companies in England failed to report more than 50,000 sewage spills within the time required by law in the first half of the year, an environmental charity has claimed.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0100
Water companies in England failed to report more than 50,000 sewage spills within the time required by law in the first half of the year, an environmental charity has claimed.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0100