Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Kiki sought help when she needed it most. What she found on her journey shocked her
On a dark December morning two years ago, Kiki Marriott left her flat and started walking.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0000
On a dark December morning two years ago, Kiki Marriott left her flat and started walking.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0000
The asylum seeker whose claim has taken so long to process that he's had time to start a family
"The system is more than broken - it crossed that limit a long time ago," says Palestinian asylum seeker Ibrahim Altaqatqa.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:44:00 +0000
"The system is more than broken - it crossed that limit a long time ago," says Palestinian asylum seeker Ibrahim Altaqatqa.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:44:00 +0000
PM warns of 'lost decade of kids'
Sir Keir Starmer has declared it his "moral mission" to "turn the tide on the lost decade of young kids left as collateral damage".
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:21:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has declared it his "moral mission" to "turn the tide on the lost decade of young kids left as collateral damage".
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:21:00 +0000
First British soldier has died in Ukraine - and Russia may exploit it
The first serving member of the British armed forces has been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:08:00 +0000
The first serving member of the British armed forces has been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:08:00 +0000
Storm Bram brings 90mph winds, rain and flooding to parts of UK
Northwest Scotland is expected to bear the worst of Storm Bram, with an amber warning issued for "very strong and disruptive winds".
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:25:00 +0000
Northwest Scotland is expected to bear the worst of Storm Bram, with an amber warning issued for "very strong and disruptive winds".
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:25:00 +0000
Do you have ringing in your ears? For millions who do, there could now be a solution
Do you suffer from ringing in your ears? For millions of people in the UK who do, researchers say they may have found a solution.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Do you suffer from ringing in your ears? For millions of people in the UK who do, researchers say they may have found a solution.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
'Unacceptable' prostate supplement adverts banned
Adverts for prostate supplements and home testing kits have been banned over concerns vulnerable people may be misled by them.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Adverts for prostate supplements and home testing kits have been banned over concerns vulnerable people may be misled by them.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
What Badenoch refused to say - twice - as Tories trail in polls
Kemi Badenoch has refused to say that the Conservatives are intending to win next May's local elections, despite being repeatedly pushed on the issue.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:20:00 +0000
Kemi Badenoch has refused to say that the Conservatives are intending to win next May's local elections, despite being repeatedly pushed on the issue.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:20:00 +0000
Scottish artist wins Turner Prize with 'bold and compelling work'
Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner Prize with two exhibitions, including a series of brightly coloured sculptures.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:22:00 +0000
Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner Prize with two exhibitions, including a series of brightly coloured sculptures.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:22:00 +0000
'Stakeknife' spy inside IRA committed 'worst possible' crimes and should be named, says report
A new report into the activities of the top British spy inside the IRA during The Troubles has said that he "committed crimes of the worst possible kind”, including torture and murder, and should be publicly named by the UK government.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:23:00 +0000
A new report into the activities of the top British spy inside the IRA during The Troubles has said that he "committed crimes of the worst possible kind”, including torture and murder, and should be publicly named by the UK government.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:23:00 +0000