Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Heat health alerts come into force - as fifth heatwave looms
The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, as new heat alerts come into force with possible highs of 36C (97F) on the way.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:34:00 +0100
The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, as new heat alerts come into force with possible highs of 36C (97F) on the way.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:34:00 +0100
Police investigating Widdecombe murder reopen attempted burglary probe at property linked to Farage, Sky News understands
Counter terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary on a property understood to be linked to Nigel Farage.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0100
Counter terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary on a property understood to be linked to Nigel Farage.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0100
Police officers under investigation after sex predator left free to murder two women and rape third
A prolific sexual predator has been found guilty of murdering two women and violently raping a third amid a string of missed chances to stop him.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0100
A prolific sexual predator has been found guilty of murdering two women and violently raping a third amid a string of missed chances to stop him.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0100
Lengthy delays at Bristol Airport after runway disruption
Passengers travelling to and from Bristol Airport are facing delays of up to seven hours after its runway was closed on Friday evening.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0100
Passengers travelling to and from Bristol Airport are facing delays of up to seven hours after its runway was closed on Friday evening.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in Birmingham.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0100
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in Birmingham.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0100
Police find child rapist who absconded while on community leave
Police have traced a child rapist who absconded while on community leave in Scotland.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0100
Police have traced a child rapist who absconded while on community leave in Scotland.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0100
Wasted medicine in the UK could fill 75 swimming pools a year
About 3,400 tonnes of partially used medicines were estimated to have been thrown away in England in one year, pharmacies have said - enough to fill 75 swimming pools.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:26:00 +0100
About 3,400 tonnes of partially used medicines were estimated to have been thrown away in England in one year, pharmacies have said - enough to fill 75 swimming pools.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:26:00 +0100
Man charged over deaths of four people who were killed after car crashed into lamppost
A man has been charged over the deaths of four people who were killed when a car crashed into a lamppost.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0100
A man has been charged over the deaths of four people who were killed when a car crashed into a lamppost.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0100
Small boats get the attention – but this other illegal immigration route is still a problem
As a Sky News investigation reveals the business model of a people smuggler claiming to use fake documents to bring migrants via the Channel Tunnel, we have spoken to an officer who formerly worked in border control who says staff felt "overwhelmed".
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0100
As a Sky News investigation reveals the business model of a people smuggler claiming to use fake documents to bring migrants via the Channel Tunnel, we have spoken to an officer who formerly worked in border control who says staff felt "overwhelmed".
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0100
Man admits hiding fatal arson attack suspect's body in bin
A man has admitted preventing the lawful burial of a suspect in a fatal arson attack after a man's body was found in a wheelie bin in Liverpool.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
A man has admitted preventing the lawful burial of a suspect in a fatal arson attack after a man's body was found in a wheelie bin in Liverpool.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
