Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK facing most 'most changeable week' of weather since June
The UK will face the "most changeable week" of weather since June, as temperatures fall following weeks of hot and dry conditions.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0100
The UK will face the "most changeable week" of weather since June, as temperatures fall following weeks of hot and dry conditions.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0100
The 'life and death' decision for North Sea energy awaiting the PM
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Double murderer Simon Levy denies attack on prison officer
Double murderer Simon Levy has denied stabbing a Belmarsh prison officer with a pen before trying to strangle him.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0100
Double murderer Simon Levy has denied stabbing a Belmarsh prison officer with a pen before trying to strangle him.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:48:00 +0100
'Attention seeker' who tried to murder toddler and posted TikToks during trial jailed
A woman who tried to murder a toddler by repeatedly giving her adult medication has been sentenced to an order for lifelong restriction with a minimum of six years in jail.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
A woman who tried to murder a toddler by repeatedly giving her adult medication has been sentenced to an order for lifelong restriction with a minimum of six years in jail.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history at the European Athletics Championships
Amy Hunt has won a record fourth gold medal at a single European Athletics Championships after Great Britain and Northern Ireland won the Mixed 4x100m relay.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0100
Amy Hunt has won a record fourth gold medal at a single European Athletics Championships after Great Britain and Northern Ireland won the Mixed 4x100m relay.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0100
Eurostar rival finally gets go ahead - could it mean cheaper tickets?
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0100
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0100
Seizures of 'menace' e-bikes jump by 83% in a year
Police seizures of e-bikes across the UK have risen by 83% in a year following a crackdown on dangerous models.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:59:00 +0100
Police seizures of e-bikes across the UK have risen by 83% in a year following a crackdown on dangerous models.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:59:00 +0100
Murder arrest after woman in her 90s dies in house fire
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 90s died in a house fire.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0100
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 90s died in a house fire.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0100
Man bitten by dog during 'altercation' dies
A man who was bitten by a dog during an "altercation" has died, police have said.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A man who was bitten by a dog during an "altercation" has died, police have said.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100