Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Female police officer 'seriously bitten' during anti-migrant violence
Two people have been arrested after a female police officer was "seriously bitten" and another hit with a rock during a second night of violence in Norfolk.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0100
Two people have been arrested after a female police officer was "seriously bitten" and another hit with a rock during a second night 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
'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
'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
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover
EasyJet has agreed to a deal to sell the airline for around £5.7bn ($7.7bn) to a US-based investment firm.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0100
EasyJet has agreed to a deal to sell the airline for around £5.7bn ($7.7bn) to a US-based investment firm.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0100
Oasis reunion tour promoter granted licence for Knebworth
Promoters who worked with Oasis on their huge 2025 reunion tour have secured a licence to host events at Knebworth, the site of the band's most famous gigs.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0100
Promoters who worked with Oasis on their huge 2025 reunion tour have secured a licence to host events at Knebworth, the site of the band's most famous gigs.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0100
Son of former Man Utd star died of sudden adult death syndrome
The son of Manchester United and Wales footballer, Mark Hughes, died from "sudden adult death syndrome", an inquest heard.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0100
The son of Manchester United and Wales footballer, Mark Hughes, died from "sudden adult death syndrome", an inquest heard.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0100
Hundreds of deaths suspected of being linked to weight-loss jabs
More than 200 deaths suspected of being linked to weight-loss jabs have been reported to health officials, figures suggest.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0100
More than 200 deaths suspected of being linked to weight-loss jabs have been reported to health officials, figures suggest.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0100
UK gives effective green light to Paramount Warner Bros deal
The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0100
The UK will now not intervene in one of the biggest media deals in history after assurances were provided to the government.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0100