Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Major incident declared as sinkhole drains canal and swallows narrowboats
A major incident had been declared in Shropshire after a sinkhole breached a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:43:00 +0000
A major incident had been declared in Shropshire after a sinkhole breached a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:43:00 +0000
Puppy farming, snare traps and trail hunting to be banned, under new reforms
Puppy farms, trail hunting and snare traps are all set to be banned under animal welfare reforms being introduced by the government.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:57:00 +0000
Puppy farms, trail hunting and snare traps are all set to be banned under animal welfare reforms being introduced by the government.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:57:00 +0000
'A beautiful human being': Stars gather for Mani's funeral
Stars including Liam Gallagher, David Beckham and Paul Weller have gathered to pay tribute to The Stone Roses star Gary "Mani" Mounfield.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:53:00 +0000
Stars including Liam Gallagher, David Beckham and Paul Weller have gathered to pay tribute to The Stone Roses star Gary "Mani" Mounfield.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:53:00 +0000
UK economic slowdown is confirmed by new official figures
The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in the third quarter of this year, weaker than the 0.2% growth in GDP for the previous three months, new official figures reveal.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:41:00 +0000
The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in the third quarter of this year, weaker than the 0.2% growth in GDP for the previous three months, new official figures reveal.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:41:00 +0000
Streeting 'doing everything I can' to avoid future strikes, as doctors return to work
Wes Streeting has pledged to do all he can to avoid industrial action in 2026, as doctors in England return to work following a five-day walkout.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:49:00 +0000
Wes Streeting has pledged to do all he can to avoid industrial action in 2026, as doctors in England return to work following a five-day walkout.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:49:00 +0000
Fears Palestine Action hunger striker will die in prison after 43 days without food
The family of a Palestine Action prisoner on day 43 of a hunger strike says she could die in prison if the UK government does not intervene.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:10:00 +0000
The family of a Palestine Action prisoner on day 43 of a hunger strike says she could die in prison if the UK government does not intervene.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:10:00 +0000
'My therapist was supposed to be looking after me... then her behaviour became distressing'
Warning: This article contains references to suicide and sexual assault
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Warning: This article contains references to suicide and sexual assault
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
NHS reported to police after 'butcher surgeon' evidence destroyed
A woman who had the wrong body part removed by her surgeon is lodging a police complaint after the NHS destroyed vital evidence needed for a public inquiry.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
A woman who had the wrong body part removed by her surgeon is lodging a police complaint after the NHS destroyed vital evidence needed for a public inquiry.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Two teenagers killed after Tesla crashes into tree
Two teenagers have died and a third is fighting for his life after a Tesla crashed into a tree in Surrey, police have said.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Two teenagers have died and a third is fighting for his life after a Tesla crashed into a tree in Surrey, police have said.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Police name 55-year-old man shot dead in London
A man shot dead in northwest London has been named as 55-year-old Simon Whyte.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:51:00 +0000
A man shot dead in northwest London has been named as 55-year-old Simon Whyte.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:51:00 +0000