Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Man in court accused of drugging and repeatedly raping ex-wife
A man has appeared in court charged with drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:12:00 +0000
A man has appeared in court charged with drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:12:00 +0000
Comedian Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault, police have said.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:37:00 +0000
Russell Brand has been charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault, police have said.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:37:00 +0000
Islamic State supporters guilty of planning 'most deadly' gun attack on Jewish targets
Two Islamic State extremists have been found guilty of plotting a deadly gun attack on Manchester's Jewish community.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:05:00 +0000
Two Islamic State extremists have been found guilty of plotting a deadly gun attack on Manchester's Jewish community.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:05:00 +0000
Farmers celebrate Starmer's Christmas U-turn on inheritance tax
In a massive Christmas U-turn by Sir Keir Starmer, the government has announced a huge climbdown on inheritance tax on farmers.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:50:00 +0000
In a massive Christmas U-turn by Sir Keir Starmer, the government has announced a huge climbdown on inheritance tax on farmers.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:50:00 +0000
Greta Thunberg arrested at protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action hunger strikers.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:34:00 +0000
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action hunger strikers.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:34:00 +0000
Cricket bosses investigate video appearing to show England player drunk during Ashes tour
Cricket bosses are investigating a video appearing to show Ben Duckett drunk and slurring his words during the Ashes tour.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:36:00 +0000
Cricket bosses are investigating a video appearing to show Ben Duckett drunk and slurring his words during the Ashes tour.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:36:00 +0000
Two-year-old killed in motorway collision - as five others in hospital with serious injuries
A two-year-old boy has died, and five others have been seriously injured after their broken-down car was hit by another vehicle on the A1 motorway.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:14:00 +0000
A two-year-old boy has died, and five others have been seriously injured after their broken-down car was hit by another vehicle on the A1 motorway.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:14:00 +0000
Jail for burglars who used Grindr dating app to dupe victims
Two burglars who used the Grindr dating app to trick victims into letting them into their homes have been jailed.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:18:00 +0000
Two burglars who used the Grindr dating app to trick victims into letting them into their homes have been jailed.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:18:00 +0000
Bob Vylan rapper will not be prosecuted over 'death to the IDF' chant
The rapper in punk duo Bob Vylan will not face further action over his "death death to the IDF" chants at Glastonbury Festival, police have said.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:42:00 +0000
The rapper in punk duo Bob Vylan will not face further action over his "death death to the IDF" chants at Glastonbury Festival, police have said.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:42:00 +0000
Summons against US comic brought by antisemitism charity quashed for seeking to have him 'cancelled'
A judge has quashed a summons against comedian Reginald D Hunter, brought privately by Campaign Against Antisemitism, ruling it "abusive" and intended to get the comedian "cancelled".
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:32:00 +0000
A judge has quashed a summons against comedian Reginald D Hunter, brought privately by Campaign Against Antisemitism, ruling it "abusive" and intended to get the comedian "cancelled".
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:32:00 +0000