Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
MPs vote down social media ban for under-16s
MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0000
MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0000
First subjects for new V-level qualification revealed
Students in England will be able to take a new qualification known as V-levels from 2027, under major reforms designed to give teenagers more flexibility in how they study after GCSEs.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0000
Students in England will be able to take a new qualification known as V-levels from 2027, under major reforms designed to give teenagers more flexibility in how they study after GCSEs.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0000
Scotland's busiest station still closed after 'Blitz-like' fire
Scotland's busiest railway station will remain closed for a third day today after a devastating fire at a nearby vape shop.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:56:00 +0000
Scotland's busiest railway station will remain closed for a third day today after a devastating fire at a nearby vape shop.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:56:00 +0000
PM urged to rethink plans for jury trials - by fellow lawyers
More than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:25:00 +0000
More than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:25:00 +0000
New anti-Muslim hate definition announced by government
The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0000
The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0000
RAF jets shoot down drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain
Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0000
Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0000
Earth comes within a whisker of breaching crucial climate target
Earth experienced its fifth-warmest February on record last month - with temperatures at 1.49C above pre-industrial levels, scientists have said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0000
Earth experienced its fifth-warmest February on record last month - with temperatures at 1.49C above pre-industrial levels, scientists have said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0000
Taxpayers could fund funeral for Soham murderer Ian Huntley
Taxpayers could pay towards the costs of Ian Huntley's cremation or funeral, unless his family makes alternative arrangements.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0000
Taxpayers could pay towards the costs of Ian Huntley's cremation or funeral, unless his family makes alternative arrangements.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0000
The Royal Family knows the world is watching - but it can't control the Epstein scandal
At a time when there is so much attention around the Royal Family, this was going to be a significant day.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0000
At a time when there is so much attention around the Royal Family, this was going to be a significant day.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0000
Nine arrested over disorder after Rangers v Celtic match - with number expected to rise
Nine people have been arrested after clashes between fans broke out when Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0000
Nine people have been arrested after clashes between fans broke out when Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0000
