Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The UK has been burning this summer - and things could get much worse
Wildfires are spreading over larger areas, burning for longer and drawing closer to homes, according to analysis of this year's fires by Sky News' Data and Forensics team.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Wildfires are spreading over larger areas, burning for longer and drawing closer to homes, according to analysis of this year's fires by Sky News' Data and Forensics team.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Men arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after death of 22-year-old soldier
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a 22-year-old soldier whose disappearance on a night out triggered a major search.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0100
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a 22-year-old soldier whose disappearance on a night out triggered a major search.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0100
Girl, 6, dies after family killed in sea off Sussex coast
A girl, whose three family members lost their lives after getting into difficulty in waters off the Sussex coast, has also died.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:57:00 +0100
A girl, whose three family members lost their lives after getting into difficulty in waters off the Sussex coast, has also died.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:57:00 +0100
Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football
Former sprint star Usain Bolt is registered to play for a Sunday league team in Manchester, with the Olympic champion set to make another foray into football.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:43:00 +0100
Former sprint star Usain Bolt is registered to play for a Sunday league team in Manchester, with the Olympic champion set to make another foray into football.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:43:00 +0100
Constance Marten granted permission to appeal sentence for killing her baby
Constance Marten has been granted permission to appeal the 14-year jail sentence she received for her baby's death while on the run with her partner.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0100
Constance Marten has been granted permission to appeal the 14-year jail sentence she received for her baby's death while on the run with her partner.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0100
Police drop charge against man accused of leaking addresses of asylum seekers
Police have dropped the case against a man accused of leaking the addresses of homes housing asylum seekers which were later targeted during several nights of disorder in Thetford.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0100
Police have dropped the case against a man accused of leaking the addresses of homes housing asylum seekers which were later targeted during several nights of disorder in Thetford.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0100
Prostate cancer cases surge in UK - as charity warns against 'myths'
More than 68,000 men are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK each year - the equivalent of one diagnosis every eight minutes, a charity has said.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
More than 68,000 men are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK each year - the equivalent of one diagnosis every eight minutes, a charity has said.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100
AC Milan-owner RedBird Capital pitches PREM Rugby investment
The sports and media investment group which owns the Italian football giants AC Milan has begun exploring a deal to become a major backer of English domestic professional rugby.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0100
The sports and media investment group which owns the Italian football giants AC Milan has begun exploring a deal to become a major backer of English domestic professional rugby.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0100
Woman, 20, denies arson after large moorland fire in Greater Manchester
A 20-year-old woman has denied arson after a large moorland fire in Greater Manchester.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0100
A 20-year-old woman has denied arson after a large moorland fire in Greater Manchester.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0100
