Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK record for number of days above 30C broken, as new heatwave approaches
The UK has broken a 30-year record for the number of days in a year with termperatures of 30C or above recorded.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0100
The UK has broken a 30-year record for the number of days in a year with termperatures of 30C or above recorded.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0100
Early release of PC Harper's killers under review, Sky News understands
Early prison release policy is still under review as the government considers options available to block the release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Sky News understands.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0100
Early prison release policy is still under review as the government considers options available to block the release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Sky News understands.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0100
Teenager dies after getting into difficulty in lake
A teenager has died after getting into difficulty in the water at a Lake District beauty spot.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0100
A teenager has died after getting into difficulty in the water at a Lake District beauty spot.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0100
Andy Burnham to start national tour to hear cost of living concerns
Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:46:00 +0100
Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:46:00 +0100
Man's body found in burning car in Portadown
A police investigation is under way after a man's body was found inside a burning car in Northern Ireland.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0100
A police investigation is under way after a man's body was found inside a burning car in Northern Ireland.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0100
Fear may explain silence over murder of woman in 1994, say police in new appeal
Detectives working on the cold case of a woman who was murdered 32 years ago have renewed their call for information, saying people at the time may have kept silent out of "loyalty or fear".
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0100
Detectives working on the cold case of a woman who was murdered 32 years ago have renewed their call for information, saying people at the time may have kept silent out of "loyalty or fear".
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0100
Man, 20, charged with murder after fatal stabbing
A 20-year-old has been charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed near Birmingham.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0100
A 20-year-old has been charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed near Birmingham.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0100
Sullivan ignores calls to stay away from West Ham match after sexual misconduct claims
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan went to the team's first game of the season on Saturday, ignoring advice from the stadium's owner to stay away following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:56:00 +0100
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan went to the team's first game of the season on Saturday, ignoring advice from the stadium's owner to stay away following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:56:00 +0100
MPs fear one key issue could end new PM's honeymoon period
For all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime minister.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:03:00 +0100
For all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime minister.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:03:00 +0100
Murder investigation launched after man dies following group fight
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a fight between a group of people in Wales.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0100
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a fight between a group of people in Wales.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0100
