Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK records hottest day of the year so far
The UK has recorded its highest temperature of the year so far - and its hottest February day since 2019.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0000
The UK has recorded its highest temperature of the year so far - and its hottest February day since 2019.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0000
Man jailed for killing partner's baby after argument with his ex-girlfriend
A stepdad has been jailed for life for shaking his partner's baby to death after flying into a rage while arguing with a previous ex-girlfriend.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:04:00 +0000
A stepdad has been jailed for life for shaking his partner's baby to death after flying into a rage while arguing with a previous ex-girlfriend.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:04:00 +0000
BBC investigating BAFTAs racial slur incident
The BBC says it is carrying out a "fast-tracked" investigation after failing to edit out a racial slur, shouted by a Tourette's campaigner, from its BAFTAs broadcast on Sunday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0000
The BBC says it is carrying out a "fast-tracked" investigation after failing to edit out a racial slur, shouted by a Tourette's campaigner, from its BAFTAs broadcast on Sunday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0000
Starmer 'concerned' after man with axe arrested at mosque
Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concern after a man with an axe in a bag was arrested at a mosque in Manchester.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concern after a man with an axe in a bag was arrested at a mosque in Manchester.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:00 +0000
Stranger who stabbed girl, 9, in the heart as she played outside mum's shop jailed for life
A man who stabbed a nine-year-old girl outside her mother's embroidery shop has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
A man who stabbed a nine-year-old girl outside her mother's embroidery shop has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Starmer hints at changing student loans system
Sir Keir Starmer has said the government is to look at ways of making the student loans system "fairer".
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has said the government is to look at ways of making the student loans system "fairer".
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0000
Killer former gamekeeper hunted ex-colleague down 'like he was quarry'
A former head gamekeeper has been found guilty of the shotgun murder of an ex-colleague.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
A former head gamekeeper has been found guilty of the shotgun murder of an ex-colleague.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Best and worst NHS trusts for cancer treatment revealed
Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target - with some of the worst performers seeing only about half of patients on time, data shows.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:46:00 +0000
Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target - with some of the worst performers seeing only about half of patients on time, data shows.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:46:00 +0000
Planes grounded after ex-techno DJ sold fake plane parts to airlines
An ex-techno DJ has been jailed for selling almost £7m worth of counterfeit aircraft engine parts to major airlines.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:12:00 +0000
An ex-techno DJ has been jailed for selling almost £7m worth of counterfeit aircraft engine parts to major airlines.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:12:00 +0000
Energy price cap to fall in April but threat of war hangs over outlook
This week has seen the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
This week has seen the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000