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

UK to buy nuclear-carrying fighter jets
The UK will buy at least 12 F-35 stealth jets that can carry nuclear warheads in the most significant strengthening of its nuclear capability in a generation, the government has said.
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:57:00 +0100
The UK will buy at least 12 F-35 stealth jets that can carry nuclear warheads in the most significant strengthening of its nuclear capability in a generation, the government has said.
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:57:00 +0100

More Britons than ever struggling to make ends meet, report warns
More people than ever are struggling to live on their current income - while just a third say they are living comfortably, according to new research.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:18:00 +0100
More people than ever are struggling to live on their current income - while just a third say they are living comfortably, according to new research.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:18:00 +0100

British man charged after 'mock wedding' with nine-year-old girl at Disneyland Paris
A British convicted sexual offender who organised a "mock wedding" in Disneyland Paris with a nine-year-old girl as the bride has been charged, French prosecutors have said.
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:39:00 +0100
A British convicted sexual offender who organised a "mock wedding" in Disneyland Paris with a nine-year-old girl as the bride has been charged, French prosecutors have said.
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:39:00 +0100

'We watched Gavin And Stacey on repeat': Richard E Grant goes on 'emotional' tour in memory of his late wife
Richard E Grant has shared an emotional video of his trip to Barry - the town made famous by the hit TV show Gavin And Stacey.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:06:00 +0100
Richard E Grant has shared an emotional video of his trip to Barry - the town made famous by the hit TV show Gavin And Stacey.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:06:00 +0100

Foreign prisoners to be deported earlier under new plans
Foreign criminals in prisons across England and Wales will be deported at an earlier point in their sentence under new government plans.
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:51:00 +0100
Foreign criminals in prisons across England and Wales will be deported at an earlier point in their sentence under new government plans.
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:51:00 +0100

Areas of England to get extra NHS funding announced
NHS funding will be diverted to working-class communities, the health secretary is set to announce.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:02:00 +0100
NHS funding will be diverted to working-class communities, the health secretary is set to announce.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:02:00 +0100

Injured dog walkers could be costing NHS £23m a year
Injured dog walkers could be costing the NHS about £23m a year, a study suggests.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:58:00 +0100
Injured dog walkers could be costing the NHS about £23m a year, a study suggests.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:58:00 +0100

Not enough done to ensure compensation for Post Office Horizon victims, report finds
The government has not done enough to ensure all victims entitled to compensation from the Post Office scandal have applied for it, a report has found.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:01:00 +0100
The government has not done enough to ensure all victims entitled to compensation from the Post Office scandal have applied for it, a report has found.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:01:00 +0100

'My water company has raised my bills by 50% but is refusing to fit a meter - what do I do?'
Reader Rachael got in touch with the Money team after her water bill went up by almost 50%...
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +0100
Reader Rachael got in touch with the Money team after her water bill went up by almost 50%...
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +0100

Sharp drop in children writing for pleasure - as experts reveal potential consequences
There has been a sharp and sustained decline in the number of children and young people writing for pleasure, a new report has found.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:05:00 +0100
There has been a sharp and sustained decline in the number of children and young people writing for pleasure, a new report has found.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:05:00 +0100