
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Dozens of flood alerts across England and Wales amid warning of heavy rainfall
Dozens of flood alerts have been issued across England and Wales amid a warning of heavy rainfall.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:38:00 +0000
Dozens of flood alerts have been issued across England and Wales amid a warning of heavy rainfall.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:38:00 +0000

Asylum seekers to be banned from using taxis for medical appointments
A ban on asylum seekers using taxis for most medical journeys has been announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000
A ban on asylum seekers using taxis for most medical journeys has been announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000

Your Party co-founder Zarah Sultana refuses to enter group's conference hall
Zarah Sultana has boycotted day one of the Your Party conference over the expulsion of members of left-wing groups.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:45:00 +0000
Zarah Sultana has boycotted day one of the Your Party conference over the expulsion of members of left-wing groups.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Man from Afghanistan charged with three sexual assaults in Southampton
A man from Afghanistan has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting three women in Southampton, as well as entering the UK illegally.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000
A man from Afghanistan has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting three women in Southampton, as well as entering the UK illegally.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000

Budget 2025: Reeves fighting claims she 'lied' about deficit
Rachel Reeves is fighting claims that she "lied" to the public about the state of the finances in the run-up to last week's budget - in which she raised £26bn in taxes.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:16:00 +0000
Rachel Reeves is fighting claims that she "lied" to the public about the state of the finances in the run-up to last week's budget - in which she raised £26bn in taxes.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:16:00 +0000

Legendary playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Shakespeare In Love, has died at the age of 88.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:09:00 +0000
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Shakespeare In Love, has died at the age of 88.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:09:00 +0000

Pictured: Boy, 14, struck by train
The family of a talented footballer who died after being struck by a train say he had 'so much love to give'.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:02:00 +0000
The family of a talented footballer who died after being struck by a train say he had 'so much love to give'.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:02:00 +0000

Netflix executive Lloyd screen-tested for top Channel 4 job
A senior executive at Netflix is among the contenders vying to become the next boss of Channel 4, the state-owned broadcaster.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000
A senior executive at Netflix is among the contenders vying to become the next boss of Channel 4, the state-owned broadcaster.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000

'If I put the practice in, I probably could get better' - Luke Littler reflects on his rise to fame
If Luke Littler was going to Ally Pally to watch the World Darts Championships this Christmas instead of being the world champion, he'd dress up as Nintendo's Mario or Luigi.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
If Luke Littler was going to Ally Pally to watch the World Darts Championships this Christmas instead of being the world champion, he'd dress up as Nintendo's Mario or Luigi.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Why has there been so much tension in Your Party?
Infighting continues to plague Your Party, with co-founder Zarah Sultana boycotting day one of its inaugural conference in Liverpool today.
Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:46:00 +0100
Infighting continues to plague Your Party, with co-founder Zarah Sultana boycotting day one of its inaugural conference in Liverpool today.
Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:46:00 +0100