Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Only 'Suffolk Strangler' survivor describes terrifying 40mins she was chased by him
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000
When will the rain end? What the Met Office is saying
There is "no end in sight to the rain", forecasters have warned, despite downpours having lashed Britain every day in 2026.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0000
There is "no end in sight to the rain", forecasters have warned, despite downpours having lashed Britain every day in 2026.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0000
FBI 'most wanted terrorist' arrested in Wales can be extradited, judge rules
One of the FBI's "most wanted terrorists", who remained a fugitive for more than 20 years, can be extradited to the US to face trial after he was arrested in Wales, a judge has ruled.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000
One of the FBI's "most wanted terrorists", who remained a fugitive for more than 20 years, can be extradited to the US to face trial after he was arrested in Wales, a judge has ruled.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000
British man holidaying with family falls to death from Spanish hotel balcony
A British man has died after falling from the sixth-floor balcony of a hotel in Spain.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:55:00 +0000
A British man has died after falling from the sixth-floor balcony of a hotel in Spain.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:55:00 +0000
What do the Epstein files say about Lord Peter Mandelson?
Lord Peter Mandelson's political career appears to be over after fresh releases from the Epstein files revealed the depth of his friendship with the paedophile financier.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:06:00 +0000
Lord Peter Mandelson's political career appears to be over after fresh releases from the Epstein files revealed the depth of his friendship with the paedophile financier.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:06:00 +0000
Three charged following armed robbery of Rolex shop
Three men have been charged following the armed robbery of a luxury watch shop in London.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:58:00 +0000
Three men have been charged following the armed robbery of a luxury watch shop in London.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:58:00 +0000
'He really kicked me - like a football': Kirsty Gallacher describes random attack
Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher has called for more police on the streets and greater action on violence against women and girls after she was attacked last year.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0000
Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher has called for more police on the streets and greater action on violence against women and girls after she was attacked last year.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0000
King's response to heckler will frustrate critics - but he doesn't want Andrew to be a distraction
In a crowd of hundreds, two voices on the royal visit to Essex would inevitably end up grabbing some of the attention.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:36:00 +0000
In a crowd of hundreds, two voices on the royal visit to Essex would inevitably end up grabbing some of the attention.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:36:00 +0000
Trump grudgingly supports Starmer's Chagos deal
It was hardly a ringing endorsement of the deal. But it could have been a lot worse.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:44:00 +0000
It was hardly a ringing endorsement of the deal. But it could have been a lot worse.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:44:00 +0000
PM 'fighting for his political life' - as Labour peer excoriates handling of Mandelson
Sir Keir Starmer has been made to look "weak, naive and gullible" by blaming Peter Mandelson's "lies" for the crisis engulfing his premiership - and it could bring him down, a senior Labour figure has said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:31:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has been made to look "weak, naive and gullible" by blaming Peter Mandelson's "lies" for the crisis engulfing his premiership - and it could bring him down, a senior Labour figure has said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:31:00 +0000