Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
El Nino raises risk of wetter autumn and flooding across UK
The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:47:00 +0100
The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:47:00 +0100
The sole UK flight that flew over burning Twin Towers - and played big part in what happened next
For the very first time, Sir Richard Dearlove - the MI6 chief during 9/11 - has told the full story of the RAF plane that crossed the Atlantic and flew over the burning wreckage of the Twin Towers while US airspace remained closed.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0100
For the very first time, Sir Richard Dearlove - the MI6 chief during 9/11 - has told the full story of the RAF plane that crossed the Atlantic and flew over the burning wreckage of the Twin Towers while US airspace remained closed.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0100
Economy shows surprise AI-led growth but energy squeeze looms
The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:09:00 +0100
The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:09:00 +0100
First arrest over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth
A 42-year-old man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, Hampshire Police said.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0100
A 42-year-old man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, Hampshire Police said.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Kate visits hospital where she was treated for cancer
The Princess of Wales has visited the cancer hospital where she was treated for the illness and praised the "incredible" care she received.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0100
The Princess of Wales has visited the cancer hospital where she was treated for the illness and praised the "incredible" care she received.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0100
Man admits murdering mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago
A man has admitted murdering a mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago, telling police he disposed of her decomposed body months after killing her.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:16:00 +0100
A man has admitted murdering a mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago, telling police he disposed of her decomposed body months after killing her.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:16:00 +0100
MI5 chief makes rare public intervention on 9/11 anniversary
The head of MI5 has issued a "call to arms" for the whole of society to treat national security as a shared challenge.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0100
The head of MI5 has issued a "call to arms" for the whole of society to treat national security as a shared challenge.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0100
Mystery over woman found dead in bin bag as police rule out more than 70 names
Police have been unable to identify a woman in her 70s found dead in a Liverpool park two weeks after the discovery of her body.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:23:00 +0100
Police have been unable to identify a woman in her 70s found dead in a Liverpool park two weeks after the discovery of her body.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:23:00 +0100
Arsonist who went on day-long rampage jailed
An arsonist who went on a day-long rampage has been jailed for 18 months.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0100
An arsonist who went on a day-long rampage has been jailed for 18 months.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0100
Veteran industrialist Lovell to chair publicly owned British Steel
The government has recruited Alan Lovell, the industrial veteran, to chair British Steel months after it was formally taken into public ownership.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:51:00 +0100
The government has recruited Alan Lovell, the industrial veteran, to chair British Steel months after it was formally taken into public ownership.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:51:00 +0100