Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
I'm ashamed of Sir Keir Starmer, says furious rebel
Ministers have confirmed those already awaiting trial may lose their right to have their case heard by a jury - in a major escalation in the battle over the future of the justice system.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:18:00 +0000
Ministers have confirmed those already awaiting trial may lose their right to have their case heard by a jury - in a major escalation in the battle over the future of the justice system.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:18:00 +0000
Water company probed after tens of thousands of homes lose supply
South East Water (SEW) is being investigated by regulator Ofwat after repeated outages since November have left tens of thousands of households and businesses across Kent and Sussex without drinking water.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:18:00 +0000
South East Water (SEW) is being investigated by regulator Ofwat after repeated outages since November have left tens of thousands of households and businesses across Kent and Sussex without drinking water.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:18:00 +0000
How South East Water and its boss have form for failure
When South East Water (SEW) is in the news, the headlines do not generally make for comfortable reading.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:04:00 +0000
When South East Water (SEW) is in the news, the headlines do not generally make for comfortable reading.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:04:00 +0000
Ofcom welcomes Grok sexualised image restrictions and says investigation 'ongoing'
Ofcom has welcomed restrictions on Grok, X's AI chatbot, to prevent the generation of sexualised images.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:22:00 +0000
Ofcom has welcomed restrictions on Grok, X's AI chatbot, to prevent the generation of sexualised images.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:22:00 +0000
Economy records 0.3% growth in November
The UK economy recorded growth of 0.3% in November, according to official figures, showing an improvement for output at a time when households and businesses were anxiously awaiting details of the budget.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:39:00 +0000
The UK economy recorded growth of 0.3% in November, according to official figures, showing an improvement for output at a time when households and businesses were anxiously awaiting details of the budget.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:39:00 +0000
Armed terrorists. Dead passengers. The captain taken hostage. What do police do now?
Guns raised, counterterrorism police scramble onboard a large ferry on the south coast of England as marauding terrorists shoot passengers and take the captain hostage.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:34:00 +0000
Guns raised, counterterrorism police scramble onboard a large ferry on the south coast of England as marauding terrorists shoot passengers and take the captain hostage.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:34:00 +0000
Are we heading for 'mass unemployment'? Sadiq Khan is worried
AI could become a "weapon of mass destruction of jobs" if urgent action is not taken, according to London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:18:00 +0000
AI could become a "weapon of mass destruction of jobs" if urgent action is not taken, according to London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:18:00 +0000
The hidden parking fine loopholes every driver should know about | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Police share video of burglar falling multiple times during escape
Police have shared footage of a burglar who repeatedly fell while trying to escape from a break-in hon social media.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:23:00 +0000
Police have shared footage of a burglar who repeatedly fell while trying to escape from a break-in hon social media.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:23:00 +0000
Three Palestine Action members end 73-day hunger strike
Three Palestine Action hunger strikers have ended their 73-day action after they claimed a key demand was met.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:13:00 +0000
Three Palestine Action hunger strikers have ended their 73-day action after they claimed a key demand was met.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:13:00 +0000