Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Greens' stunning by-election win proves Polanski surge is real - but what now for Starmer?
At the wedding venue in Gorton and Denton the Green Party chose for the news conference to mark a seismic by-election victory on national television, it was clear that Zack Polanski and his team were new to all of this.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:47:00 +0000
At the wedding venue in Gorton and Denton the Green Party chose for the news conference to mark a seismic by-election victory on national television, it was clear that Zack Polanski and his team were new to all of this.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:47:00 +0000
Back my asylum overhaul or risk Trump inspired ICE-style raids, warns Mahmood
Shabana Mahmood is set to introduce new legislation to overhaul the UK's asylum system as part a tougher approach to migration.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:33:00 +0000
Shabana Mahmood is set to introduce new legislation to overhaul the UK's asylum system as part a tougher approach to migration.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:33:00 +0000
UK-Middle East flights disrupted - as Dubai and Doha airports suspend services
UK flights to the Middle East have been cancelled - and airports in Dubai and Doha have grounded all services - after the US began attacking Iran.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:51:00 +0000
UK flights to the Middle East have been cancelled - and airports in Dubai and Doha have grounded all services - after the US began attacking Iran.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:51:00 +0000
Man charged over graffiti on Churchill statue
A man has been charged after a statue of Sir Winston Churchill was defaced with graffiti.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:43:00 +0000
A man has been charged after a statue of Sir Winston Churchill was defaced with graffiti.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:43:00 +0000
Mental health benches: A simple idea helping people through 'a very dark place'
At night, in 100 parks across the UK, small solar panelled lights illuminate wooden benches with these words carved into the wood: "Someone is always listening".
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:26:00 +0000
At night, in 100 parks across the UK, small solar panelled lights illuminate wooden benches with these words carved into the wood: "Someone is always listening".
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:26:00 +0000
Plaid Cymru leader pledges to open route to independence for Wales
A Plaid Cymru Welsh government would aim to establish a national commission to explore Wales's constitutional future, including a potential path toward independence, within its first 100 days in office.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0000
A Plaid Cymru Welsh government would aim to establish a national commission to explore Wales's constitutional future, including a potential path toward independence, within its first 100 days in office.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0000
Queen Victoria statue in Belfast hospital grounds targeted in paint attack
Police in Belfast have appealed for witnesses after a statue of Queen Victoria was vandalised.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:43:00 +0000
Police in Belfast have appealed for witnesses after a statue of Queen Victoria was vandalised.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:43:00 +0000
Thinking of paying off student loan early? You should know about the £60,000 rule | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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London-listed drinks group C&C in talks about BrewDog rescue bid | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Brit Awards fashion 2026 - all the best looks from the red carpet
The Brit Awards exist to celebrate the stars behind the best music of the past year - but the red carpet is all about the fashion.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0000
The Brit Awards exist to celebrate the stars behind the best music of the past year - but the red carpet is all about the fashion.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0000