Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The 'life and death' decision for North Sea energy awaiting the PM
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history at the European Athletics Championships
Amy Hunt has won a record fourth gold medal at a single European Athletics Championships after Great Britain and Northern Ireland won the Mixed 4x100m relay.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0100
Amy Hunt has won a record fourth gold medal at a single European Athletics Championships after Great Britain and Northern Ireland won the Mixed 4x100m relay.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0100
Seizures of 'menace' e-bikes jump by 83% in a year
Police seizures of e-bikes across the UK have risen by 83% in a year following a crackdown on dangerous models.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:59:00 +0100
Police seizures of e-bikes across the UK have risen by 83% in a year following a crackdown on dangerous models.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:59:00 +0100
Murder arrest after woman in her 90s dies in house fire
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 90s died in a house fire.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0100
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 90s died in a house fire.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0100
Man bitten by dog during 'altercation' dies
A man who was bitten by a dog during an "altercation" has died, police have said.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A man who was bitten by a dog during an "altercation" has died, police have said.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Scotland name new manager of men's team
Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as new head coach of Scotland's men's team.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as new head coach of Scotland's men's team.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Medal ceremonies delayed at European Athletics Championships as police make fraud arrest
Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0100
Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0100
Jason Arday's family thank supporters as fundraiser donations pass £120,000
Jason Arday's family have thanked his supporters after a fundraiser set up in memory of the former University of Cambridge professor passed more than £120,000.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:34:00 +0100
Jason Arday's family have thanked his supporters after a fundraiser set up in memory of the former University of Cambridge professor passed more than £120,000.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:34:00 +0100
