Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Two men arrested by counter terror police after arson attack on ambulances
Two men have been arrested in connection with the Golders Green arson attack on four ambulances by a volunteer-run Jewish charity.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:28:00 +0000
Two men have been arrested in connection with the Golders Green arson attack on four ambulances by a volunteer-run Jewish charity.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:28:00 +0000
Hospital patient stepped out for a vape - and stopped would-be bomber committing mass murder
Nathan Newby stepped outside a hospital for a vape and some fresh air on a winter night - but ended up talking down a suicide bomber after a simple act of kindness.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Nathan Newby stepped outside a hospital for a vape and some fresh air on a winter night - but ended up talking down a suicide bomber after a simple act of kindness.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Ex-Tory justice minister 'used chemsex parties to inform government drug policies'
Former Tory justice minister Crispin Blunt who admitted drugs charges used chemsex parties to inform government drug policies, a court has been told.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0000
Former Tory justice minister Crispin Blunt who admitted drugs charges used chemsex parties to inform government drug policies, a court has been told.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0000
Government looking at decoupling electricity and gas prices to bring down bills
Ed Miliband has told Labour MPs he is committed to looking at unhitching electricity prices from gas in a bid to bring down household bills.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0000
Ed Miliband has told Labour MPs he is committed to looking at unhitching electricity prices from gas in a bid to bring down household bills.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0000
Major curbs to party donations from overseas proposed in blow for Reform
A government-commissioned report has proposed significant curbs to political donations, in a move likely to hit Reform UK's funding the hardest.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0000
A government-commissioned report has proposed significant curbs to political donations, in a move likely to hit Reform UK's funding the hardest.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0000
Five food supplement ads banned over women's health claims
Five adverts for supplements claiming to treat symptoms of menopause and other women's hormonal issues have been banned by the advertising watchdog.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0000
Five adverts for supplements claiming to treat symptoms of menopause and other women's hormonal issues have been banned by the advertising watchdog.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0000
FA v Reform UK in 'woke nonsense' row
The Football Association (FA) says it is "proud" of plans to ensure at least a quarter of the England men's coaching staff is from Black, Asian, mixed or other ethnic backgrounds – responding to Reform UK complaints the strategy is "utter woke nonsense".
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:05:00 +0000
The Football Association (FA) says it is "proud" of plans to ensure at least a quarter of the England men's coaching staff is from Black, Asian, mixed or other ethnic backgrounds – responding to Reform UK complaints the strategy is "utter woke nonsense".
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:05:00 +0000
How much is your council tax rising as government funding changes?
Some households in England are about to see exceptionally high council tax rises as the government reforms local authority funding.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0000
Some households in England are about to see exceptionally high council tax rises as the government reforms local authority funding.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0000
Mother who lost baby inspired health board's UK-first rollout of miscarriage cradle kits
A health board in Scotland is set to become the first in the UK to fully roll out an innovative medical device intended to provide "greater care and dignity" to those experiencing miscarriage.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:23:00 +0000
A health board in Scotland is set to become the first in the UK to fully roll out an innovative medical device intended to provide "greater care and dignity" to those experiencing miscarriage.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:23:00 +0000
Holyrood 2026: Party 'hot shots' hoping to become MSP for the first time
As the Holyrood class of 2026 get set to "graduate", a new cohort hope to begin their rise to the top.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
As the Holyrood class of 2026 get set to "graduate", a new cohort hope to begin their rise to the top.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000