
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

History tells us Trump-Starmer talks could be landmark moment
In years to come, it may become known simply as Chequers '25.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:18:00 +0100
In years to come, it may become known simply as Chequers '25.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:18:00 +0100

Sadiq Khan breaks rank with Starmer over Gaza
London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", becoming the most senior Labour figure to contradict the government's official position.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:10:00 +0100
London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", becoming the most senior Labour figure to contradict the government's official position.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:10:00 +0100

'One-of-a-kind' Scottish pearl goes on display: Here's why it's 'very, very special'
The largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory has gone on display at the National Museum of Scotland.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0100
The largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory has gone on display at the National Museum of Scotland.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0100

Man dies, woman injured, after London park shooting
A man has died and a woman has been taken to hospital after a shooting at a park in London.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:24:00 +0100
A man has died and a woman has been taken to hospital after a shooting at a park in London.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:24:00 +0100

'It's incredibly hard to watch': Stark warning over future of special needs support in schools
A radical overhaul of the way mainstream schools support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is needed to stop the system from collapsing under growing demand, MPs have warned.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:02:00 +0100
A radical overhaul of the way mainstream schools support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is needed to stop the system from collapsing under growing demand, MPs have warned.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:02:00 +0100

Why are parents worried about Labour's possible changes to education for children with special needs?
Warning: This article contains references to self-harm.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:09:00 +0100
Warning: This article contains references to self-harm.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:09:00 +0100

Migrants 'making mockery' of law, says home secretary
The new home secretary has hit out at the High Court's decision to temporarily block the deportation of an asylum seeker back to France, describing it as an "intolerable" move that will be appealed.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:23:00 +0100
The new home secretary has hit out at the High Court's decision to temporarily block the deportation of an asylum seeker back to France, describing it as an "intolerable" move that will be appealed.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:23:00 +0100

In pictures: Trump's state visit so far
Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit to the UK started with a day of pomp and pageantry, with the US president treated to traditions like a royal carriage procession and a grand state banquet.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:52:00 +0100
Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit to the UK started with a day of pomp and pageantry, with the US president treated to traditions like a royal carriage procession and a grand state banquet.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:52:00 +0100

Neglect contributed to 15-year-old schoolgirl's meningitis death, coroner rules
Ambulance workers were guilty of "gross failings to provide basic care" in the death of a 15-year-old schoolgirl from meningitis, a coroner has ruled.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:07:00 +0100
Ambulance workers were guilty of "gross failings to provide basic care" in the death of a 15-year-old schoolgirl from meningitis, a coroner has ruled.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:07:00 +0100

Trump hails 'highest honour of my life' at lavish state banquet
Donald Trump said being the first US president to enjoy a second British state visit was "one of the highest honours of my life", as he wined and dined with royalty at Windsor Castle.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:43:00 +0100
Donald Trump said being the first US president to enjoy a second British state visit was "one of the highest honours of my life", as he wined and dined with royalty at Windsor Castle.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:43:00 +0100