Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Assisted dying bill fails to become law as it runs out of time
Assisted dying will not become a law in England and Wales after the bill ran out of time for debate.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0100
Assisted dying will not become a law in England and Wales after the bill ran out of time for debate.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0100
Pentagon's Falklands email makes Charles's US visit even more challenging
Mention the Falklands War and dig up the issue of America's support over them and something deep inside the British psyche goes off like a landmine.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0100
Mention the Falklands War and dig up the issue of America's support over them and something deep inside the British psyche goes off like a landmine.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0100
What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages?
Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0100
Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0100
Government urged to close 'loophole' allowing mini fracking
Plans for a "mini fracking" site in Burniston near Scarborough have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council following local outcry.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0100
Plans for a "mini fracking" site in Burniston near Scarborough have been rejected by North Yorkshire Council following local outcry.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0100
Championship side get apology after club badge featured in kids' racism booklet showing KKK character
Millwall have received an apology after the club's badge featured in a children's booklet intended to "illustrate the historic problem of racism within football".
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:57:00 +0100
Millwall have received an apology after the club's badge featured in a children's booklet intended to "illustrate the historic problem of racism within football".
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:57:00 +0100
Dan Walker tribunal: Ex-Channel 5 presenter withdraws allegations
Presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a "mutual agreement" with the broadcaster and ITN.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a "mutual agreement" with the broadcaster and ITN.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Man to appeal conviction and jail sentence for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge
A violent domestic abuser jailed for eight years for killing his wife after she jumped to her death from a bridge to escape him intends to appeal against his conviction and sentence.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0100
A violent domestic abuser jailed for eight years for killing his wife after she jumped to her death from a bridge to escape him intends to appeal against his conviction and sentence.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0100
Trump threatens 'big tariff' if UK does not drop digital services tax
Donald Trump has threatened to impose "a big tariff" on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US social media companies.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:43:00 +0100
Donald Trump has threatened to impose "a big tariff" on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US social media companies.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:43:00 +0100
Racist who raped Sikh woman jailed
A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of nearly 14 years after the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of nearly 14 years after the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
NHS doctor accused of inviting support for Hamas appears in court - as details of alleged messages heard
An NHS doctor has appeared in court charged with inviting support for Hamas, including an allegation that she posted a message to "free the world from Jewish supremacy" on social media.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:29:00 +0100
An NHS doctor has appeared in court charged with inviting support for Hamas, including an allegation that she posted a message to "free the world from Jewish supremacy" on social media.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:29:00 +0100
