Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Small boats get the attention – but this other illegal immigration route is still a problem
As a Sky News investigation reveals the business model of a people smuggler claiming to use fake documents to bring migrants via the Channel Tunnel, we have spoken to an officer who formerly worked in border control who says staff felt "overwhelmed".
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0100
As a Sky News investigation reveals the business model of a people smuggler claiming to use fake documents to bring migrants via the Channel Tunnel, we have spoken to an officer who formerly worked in border control who says staff felt "overwhelmed".
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0100
'It is British life': No 10 enters 'vertical drinking' row
Downing Street has urged Westminster City Council to "work with" pub landlords amid a row over restricting standing-up drinking in London, insisting "it is British life".
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0100
Downing Street has urged Westminster City Council to "work with" pub landlords amid a row over restricting standing-up drinking in London, insisting "it is British life".
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0100
England footballer charged over assault at Soho nightclub
England international footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a Soho nightclub.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0100
England international footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a Soho nightclub.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0100
Investigation into claims NHS staff accessed medical records of girl who died on camping trip
A health board is investigating an "alleged data breach" following claims staff accessed the medical records of Minnie Merriman.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:12:00 +0100
A health board is investigating an "alleged data breach" following claims staff accessed the medical records of Minnie Merriman.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:12:00 +0100
'I hated it': Ex-minister on life inside the Starmer government
Former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips says she "hated" being in government.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0100
Former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips says she "hated" being in government.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0100
Pension lump sum myths busted amid rule change speculation | Money newsletter
If you're accessing your pension for the first time, you might be finding the rules around tax-free lump sums confusing.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
If you're accessing your pension for the first time, you might be finding the rules around tax-free lump sums confusing.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Four arrested and two in critical condition after violent clashes in South Wales
Four men have been arrested and two are in critical condition in hospital after violent disorder in South Wales.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:38:00 +0100
Four men have been arrested and two are in critical condition in hospital after violent disorder in South Wales.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:38:00 +0100
Female police officer 'seriously bitten' during anti-migrant violence
Four people have been arrested after a female police officer was "seriously bitten" and another hit with a rock during two nights of violence in Norfolk.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0100
Four people have been arrested after a female police officer was "seriously bitten" and another hit with a rock during two nights of violence in Norfolk.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0100
Farmer who hid lodger's body in concrete-filled barrel gets life for murder
A farmer and former butcher who murdered his lodger, dismembered his body and hid the remains in a concrete-filled barrel for six years, has been jailed.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A farmer and former butcher who murdered his lodger, dismembered his body and hid the remains in a concrete-filled barrel for six years, has been jailed.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Reality TV star jailed for breaking restraining order
Disgraced reality TV star Stephen Bear has been sentenced to over a year in prison for breaching a restraining order linked to his conviction for filming a sex tape without consent and posting it online.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0100
Disgraced reality TV star Stephen Bear has been sentenced to over a year in prison for breaching a restraining order linked to his conviction for filming a sex tape without consent and posting it online.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0100