Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
MPs force Starmer to publish files about Mandelson's US appointment
Sir Keir Starmer will be forced to publish files related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US after MPs passed a binding motion mandating the move.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:24:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer will be forced to publish files related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US after MPs passed a binding motion mandating the move.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:24:00 +0000
A sex and secrets scandal has brought down a PM before - and MPs think it will happen again
Is the Mandelson-Epstein crisis Sir Keir Starmer's Profumo scandal?
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:22:00 +0000
Is the Mandelson-Epstein crisis Sir Keir Starmer's Profumo scandal?
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:22:00 +0000
Murder investigation launched after student dies
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a university student was stabbed in Leicester city centre.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a university student was stabbed in Leicester city centre.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000
'We've had a machete in prison': How gangs control airspace over jails
Specialised gangs piloting drones to fly drugs and weapons into prisons are working up and down the country to "beat" the system, the governor of HMP Manchester has told Sky News.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0000
Specialised gangs piloting drones to fly drugs and weapons into prisons are working up and down the country to "beat" the system, the governor of HMP Manchester has told Sky News.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0000
Kate describes cancer journey in personal video message
The Princess of Wales has spoken of how a cancer journey has "moments of fear and exhaustion" in a personal video message to mark World Cancer Day.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0000
The Princess of Wales has spoken of how a cancer journey has "moments of fear and exhaustion" in a personal video message to mark World Cancer Day.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0000
Six Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israel-linked defence firm
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm's UK site.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm's UK site.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0000
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0000
Comedians revealed for new Saturday Night Live UK series
Saturday Night Live has announced the comedians cast for the first UK incarnation of the hit late-night US series.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Saturday Night Live has announced the comedians cast for the first UK incarnation of the hit late-night US series.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Starmer pledges to 'reverse devastating decline' of communities with £800m investment
Sir Keir Starmer is to announce a cash injection of £800m to rejuvenate the most deprived communities, which he admits have been "undermined by political neglect".
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:09:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer is to announce a cash injection of £800m to rejuvenate the most deprived communities, which he admits have been "undermined by political neglect".
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:09:00 +0000
Train cancellations and delays hit routes across South East England
Passengers travelling on several major rail lines across South East England have been told to expect cancellations and delays to services throughout Wednesday because of "multiple incidents".
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000
Passengers travelling on several major rail lines across South East England have been told to expect cancellations and delays to services throughout Wednesday because of "multiple incidents".
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000
