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

Second man charged with arson at former synagogue
A second man has been charged as part of a counter-terrorism investigation into an arson attack at a former synagogue.
Mon, 11 May 2026 06:52:00 +0100
A second man has been charged as part of a counter-terrorism investigation into an arson attack at a former synagogue.
Mon, 11 May 2026 06:52:00 +0100

GDP figures show unexpected growth, as Reeves warns 'now is not the time to put economy at risk'
The UK economy unexpectedly grew during first month of the Iran war, new official figures reveal.
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:22:00 +0100
The UK economy unexpectedly grew during first month of the Iran war, new official figures reveal.
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:22:00 +0100

Revealed: The 12 most wanted UK fugitives sought in Spain
Police have launched a fresh appeal to track down 12 of the UK's most wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain.
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:38:00 +0100
Police have launched a fresh appeal to track down 12 of the UK's most wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain.
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:38:00 +0100

Harry concerned by 'deeply troubling' rise in UK antisemitism
The Duke of Sussex has expressed concern about a "deeply troubling" rise in antisemitism in the UK.
Thu, 14 May 2026 02:28:00 +0100
The Duke of Sussex has expressed concern about a "deeply troubling" rise in antisemitism in the UK.
Thu, 14 May 2026 02:28:00 +0100

The 'hidden' abuse forcing women to turn to loan sharks
Women are being forced to turn to loan sharks due to a "hidden" but devastating form of economic abuse, new research has shown.
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:13:00 +0100
Women are being forced to turn to loan sharks due to a "hidden" but devastating form of economic abuse, new research has shown.
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:13:00 +0100

World's first laughing gas breath test to be trialled
The world's first breath test for laughing gas – or nitrous oxide – is to be trialled in southern England in a bid to curb drug driving.
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:25:00 +0100
The world's first breath test for laughing gas – or nitrous oxide – is to be trialled in southern England in a bid to curb drug driving.
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:25:00 +0100

Veteran Virgin Atlantic chairman Peter Norris to step down after 14 years | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000

Final day head-to-head to decide Scottish Premiership title
Hearts and Celtic will go head-to-head in a title-deciding clash for the Scottish Premiership on the final day of the season.
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:46:00 +0100
Hearts and Celtic will go head-to-head in a title-deciding clash for the Scottish Premiership on the final day of the season.
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:46:00 +0100

World Cup could see dangerous heat and humidity, experts warn
This year's World Cup could see hazardous heat and humidity for players and fans at around a quarter of games, academics warned.
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:06:00 +0100
This year's World Cup could see hazardous heat and humidity for players and fans at around a quarter of games, academics warned.
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:06:00 +0100

'Chaos' to come, warns PM if Streeting triggers leadership race today
The prime minister has warned there will be "chaos" if the Labour Party is plunged into a leadership contest, as he faces a seemingly imminent challenge from Wes Streeting.
Wed, 13 May 2026 22:25:00 +0100
The prime minister has warned there will be "chaos" if the Labour Party is plunged into a leadership contest, as he faces a seemingly imminent challenge from Wes Streeting.
Wed, 13 May 2026 22:25:00 +0100