Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Trump threatens 'big tariff' if UK does not drop digital services tax
Donald Trump has threatened to impose "a big tariff" on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US social media companies.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:43:00 +0100
Donald Trump has threatened to impose "a big tariff" on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US social media companies.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:43:00 +0100
Green ambitions, leaving NATO and apologising over breast hypnosis claim - Polanski's success brings more scrutiny
Zack Polanski is on walkabout in Manchester with Hannah Spencer, the Green's newest MP.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Zack Polanski is on walkabout in Manchester with Hannah Spencer, the Green's newest MP.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The assisted dying bill has failed - this is how it could still become law
The assisted dying bill officially runs out of road today.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
The assisted dying bill officially runs out of road today.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Starmer 'put a nuclear bomb' under Mandelson row by sacking Olly Robbins
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to sack Olly Robbins put a "nuclear bomb" under the Mandelson scandal, Harriet Harman has said.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to sack Olly Robbins put a "nuclear bomb" under the Mandelson scandal, Harriet Harman has said.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
BBC axes iconic Football Focus show after 52 years
The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0100
The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0100
Trump hits out at Prince Harry over Ukraine war comments and asks 'how's his wife? Give her my regards'
Donald Trump has hit out at Prince Harry, saying he "is not speaking for the UK" following comments made by the Duke of Sussex about the US administration during a surprise visit to Ukraine.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0100
Donald Trump has hit out at Prince Harry, saying he "is not speaking for the UK" following comments made by the Duke of Sussex about the US administration during a surprise visit to Ukraine.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0100
Asylum seekers found guilty over rape of woman on Brighton beach, including one with murder conviction
Two asylum seekers have been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach while a third, who prosecutors say was convicted of murder in Egypt, filmed the incident.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0100
Two asylum seekers have been found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach while a third, who prosecutors say was convicted of murder in Egypt, filmed the incident.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0100
'No offence occurred': Police close Epsom rape investigation
Police have closed their investigation into reports of a rape outside a church in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder, with the force saying that "no sexual offence occurred".
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100
Police have closed their investigation into reports of a rape outside a church in Epsom that led to widespread public disorder, with the force saying that "no sexual offence occurred".
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0100
Medical data of half a million Britons listed for sale on Chinese website, government says
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK's health information database, has been offered for sale online, the government has said.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100
Rapist jailed for life after giving men HIV
A man jailed for multiple rapes and deliberately infecting men with HIV may have more victims, police have warned.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0100
A man jailed for multiple rapes and deliberately infecting men with HIV may have more victims, police have warned.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0100