Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike
The RAF base Akrotiri in Cyprus has been hit by a one-way attack drone, amid a fresh conflict in the Middle East that started on Saturday.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:22:00 +0000
The RAF base Akrotiri in Cyprus has been hit by a one-way attack drone, amid a fresh conflict in the Middle East that started on Saturday.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:22:00 +0000
As Iran strikes close Middle East airports, UK plans evacuation for tens of thousands
The Foreign Office has mounted an unprecedented operation to support British citizens in the Middle East, as airstrikes throw travel in the region into chaos.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:48:00 +0000
The Foreign Office has mounted an unprecedented operation to support British citizens in the Middle East, as airstrikes throw travel in the region into chaos.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:48:00 +0000
Starmer denies U-turn claims on UK bases go-ahead for Iran strikes
Critics will accuse him of yet another U-turn, but Sir Keir Starmer insists circumstances have changed and British lives are now at risk from attacks by Iran.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Critics will accuse him of yet another U-turn, but Sir Keir Starmer insists circumstances have changed and British lives are now at risk from attacks by Iran.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Fresh concerns at scandal-hit hospital as mould and water ingress closes parts of cancer ward
There are fresh concerns at one of Britain's biggest hospitals after a Sky News investigation discovered mould and dirty water ingress have forced the partial closure of a cancer ward - despite Scotland's first minister insisting the scandal-hit building is safe.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
There are fresh concerns at one of Britain's biggest hospitals after a Sky News investigation discovered mould and dirty water ingress have forced the partial closure of a cancer ward - despite Scotland's first minister insisting the scandal-hit building is safe.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking
The government wants to know if you want to ban young people from social media.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The government wants to know if you want to ban young people from social media.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
UK terror threat 'absolutely' under review after Iran strikes, defence secretary says
The UK's terror threat level is "absolutely" under review following US and Israel strikes on Iran, the defence secretary told Sky News.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:41:00 +0000
The UK's terror threat level is "absolutely" under review following US and Israel strikes on Iran, the defence secretary told Sky News.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:41:00 +0000
Trump's war with Iran has become personal for people in Dubai
This regional war has become personal for people in the UAE.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:21:00 +0000
This regional war has become personal for people in the UAE.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:21:00 +0000
Defence sec reveals details of UK's Middle East operations - including taking down Iran drones
Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed details of the UK's operations in the Middle East - including taking down Iranian drones - after the US and Israel targeted Iran.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000
Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed details of the UK's operations in the Middle East - including taking down Iranian drones - after the US and Israel targeted Iran.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0000
Flight delayed or cancelled? These are your rights
Joint US-Israel strikes on Iran - and a subsequent retaliation from Tehran - has caused widespread disruption on air travel.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Joint US-Israel strikes on Iran - and a subsequent retaliation from Tehran - has caused widespread disruption on air travel.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Man arrested over fatal stabbing at shopping centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing at a shopping centre, police have said.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:51:00 +0000
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing at a shopping centre, police have said.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:51:00 +0000