Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Deeply uncomfortable' fiscal position facing UK ahead of crucial budget
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
Current El Nino extreme weather phenomenon will be 'exceptional', say forecasters
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
British woman, 34, stabbed to death in hotel corridor in Portugal
A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in a hotel corridor in Portugal.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0100
A 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in a hotel corridor in Portugal.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0100
Six police officers sacked after racism complaint in Manchester
Six police officers with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been sacked following an investigation into alleged racial discrimination against a fellow officer, the force said.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0100
Six police officers with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been sacked following an investigation into alleged racial discrimination against a fellow officer, the force said.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0100
Sewage dumped into English waters for more than 43,000 hours over summer
Water companies dumped sewage into England's waters for more than 43,000 hours during July and August, new data from campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) shows.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0100
Water companies dumped sewage into England's waters for more than 43,000 hours during July and August, new data from campaigners Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) shows.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0100
Families of Nottingham attacks victims 'kept in dark' about mentally ill man pursuing them
The family of a student killed in the Nottingham attacks have criticised police for not warning them that a mentally ill man was "fixated" on the case.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:12:00 +0100
The family of a student killed in the Nottingham attacks have criticised police for not warning them that a mentally ill man was "fixated" on the case.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:12:00 +0100
Sky News launches new Sunday morning current affairs programme
Sky News has announced a new format for its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme, with a rotating line-up of high-profile guest presenters taking the helm.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0100
Sky News has announced a new format for its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme, with a rotating line-up of high-profile guest presenters taking the helm.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0100
Pistol in lake could be linked to unsolved killings of British family
A pistol found in a lake in France is being analysed for possible links to the unsolved killings of three British family members and a French cyclist in the Alps, prosecutors have said.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0100
A pistol found in a lake in France is being analysed for possible links to the unsolved killings of three British family members and a French cyclist in the Alps, prosecutors have said.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0100
Four people charged with murder after death of newborn baby girl
Two men and two women have been charged with murder after the death of a newborn baby girl in South Yorkshire.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:55:00 +0100
Two men and two women have been charged with murder after the death of a newborn baby girl in South Yorkshire.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:55:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan says he's been scammed after London mayor convicted of failing to tax car
London mayor Lord Sadiq Khan has said he is a "victim of a scam" after he was convicted of failing to tax a car "he does not own".
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:51:00 +0100
London mayor Lord Sadiq Khan has said he is a "victim of a scam" after he was convicted of failing to tax a car "he does not own".
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:51:00 +0100
