Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Andy Burnham gets green light to run for selection in by-election
Andy Burnham has been cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election following days of speculation that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:51:00 +0100
Andy Burnham has been cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election following days of speculation that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:51:00 +0100
Hearts believe they can 'keep ripping the script up' as they brace for Celtic title showdown
There has been a constant in Scottish football for four decades: either Celtic or Rangers win the title.
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:53:00 +0100
There has been a constant in Scottish football for four decades: either Celtic or Rangers win the title.
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:53:00 +0100
Who's behind bizarre Eurovision song hoping to end UK's 29-year drought?
The UK appears to have gone for broke at this year's Eurovision final, choosing one of its most leftfield entries in years.
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
The UK appears to have gone for broke at this year's Eurovision final, choosing one of its most leftfield entries in years.
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Failed asylum seeker who left fake dynamite outside MI5 headquarters jailed
A Brazilian man who planted a fake stick of dynamite outside MI5 headquarters has been jailed.
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:45:00 +0100
A Brazilian man who planted a fake stick of dynamite outside MI5 headquarters has been jailed.
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:45:00 +0100
Man charged after Motherwell v Celtic referee’s personal details leaked
A man has been charged after the referee in Motherwell’s controversial defeat to Celtic had his personal details leaked.
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:00 +0100
A man has been charged after the referee in Motherwell’s controversial defeat to Celtic had his personal details leaked.
Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:00 +0100
US influencer charged with assault over Tube station incident
An American influencer has been charged with assault after an incident at a London Underground station, police have said.
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:05:00 +0100
An American influencer has been charged with assault after an incident at a London Underground station, police have said.
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:05:00 +0100
Nazi-obsessed teenager who launched axe attack on stranger jailed
A Nazi-obsessed teenager who told a man to kill all Jews and Muslims and launched a far-right axe attack on a stranger outside a barber's shop has been jailed for more than 15 years.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:25:00 +0100
A Nazi-obsessed teenager who told a man to kill all Jews and Muslims and launched a far-right axe attack on a stranger outside a barber's shop has been jailed for more than 15 years.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:25:00 +0100
Golders Green stabbings suspect to face attempted murder trial next year
A man accused of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green and his friend earlier that same day will face trial next year.
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:02:00 +0100
A man accused of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green and his friend earlier that same day will face trial next year.
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:02:00 +0100
Robot wars and treacherous Everest ascents: The most striking images of the week
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:06:00 +0100
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:06:00 +0100
Man in his 60s fighting for life after being stabbed on golf course path
A man in his 60s is in a critical condition after being stabbed on a public footpath through Stafford Castle golf course path on Thursday.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:18:00 +0100
A man in his 60s is in a critical condition after being stabbed on a public footpath through Stafford Castle golf course path on Thursday.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:18:00 +0100
