Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Why Britain's most common crime has been poorly investigated for decades
Fraud has never been a police priority because, as one detective explained, it doesn't "bang, bleed or shout" like other crimes. It isn't sexy, is how some cops put it.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0100
Fraud has never been a police priority because, as one detective explained, it doesn't "bang, bleed or shout" like other crimes. It isn't sexy, is how some cops put it.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0100
Armed police officers left bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home
Armed police officers guarding London mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns outside his home, it has emerged.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:28:00 +0100
Armed police officers guarding London mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns outside his home, it has emerged.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:28:00 +0100
Boy, 14, shot dead in London - as three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder
A 14-year-old boy shot dead in London has been named as Eghosa Ogbebor.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
A 14-year-old boy shot dead in London has been named as Eghosa Ogbebor.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime
Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer's retail boss has warned crime is getting "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" after a week plagued by antisocial behaviour.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0100
Two men arrested after girl, 9, killed in crash
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a nine-year-old girl died in a crash in Birmingham.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:28:00 +0100
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a nine-year-old girl died in a crash in Birmingham.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:28:00 +0100
Man charged with murder after woman, 84, stabbed to death
A man has been charged with murder after an elderly woman was fatally stabbed in southeast London.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0100
A man has been charged with murder after an elderly woman was fatally stabbed in southeast London.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0100
Three charged over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances
Three people have been charged over an arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in Golders Green.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Three people have been charged over an arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in Golders Green.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Look to faith this Easter, says Starmer, during period of 'real anxiety'
This Easter is a time of "real anxiety", Sir Keir Starmer has said in his annual message - as he says faith can offer "reassurance".
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0100
This Easter is a time of "real anxiety", Sir Keir Starmer has said in his annual message - as he says faith can offer "reassurance".
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0100
'Flat-pack' coffins, DIY flowers and unpaid bills: Inside 'nightmare' funeral home
To grieving families and colleagues, Hull funeral director Robert Bush seemed a "nice guy".
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:00 +0000
To grieving families and colleagues, Hull funeral director Robert Bush seemed a "nice guy".
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:04:00 +0000
Speculation Miliband will approve drilling new oil and gas field 'unfounded'
Speculation that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will approve the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas field is "unfounded", the minister's department said.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:22:00 +0100
Speculation that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will approve the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas field is "unfounded", the minister's department said.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:22:00 +0100