
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

History tells us Trump-Starmer talks could be landmark moment
In years to come, it may become known simply as Chequers '25.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:18:00 +0100
In years to come, it may become known simply as Chequers '25.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:18:00 +0100

Three arrested in Essex on suspicion of helping Russian intelligence
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of assisting the Russian intelligence service.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:37:00 +0100
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of assisting the Russian intelligence service.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:37:00 +0100

Manchester Arena bomb plotter refuses to appear in court to face attempted murder charges
A man who plotted the Manchester Arena bombing has refused to appear in court after he was charged with attempting to murder prison officers.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:28:00 +0100
A man who plotted the Manchester Arena bombing has refused to appear in court after he was charged with attempting to murder prison officers.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:28:00 +0100

Sally Rooney says she's been told not to enter UK because she may be arrested
Sally Rooney says she could not come to the UK to pick up an award earlier this week because she can "no longer safely enter the UK without facing arrest".
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:59:00 +0100
Sally Rooney says she could not come to the UK to pick up an award earlier this week because she can "no longer safely enter the UK without facing arrest".
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:59:00 +0100

Family of Emma Caldwell 'betrayed' over inquiry document, lawyer says
The family of Emma Caldwell have said they feel "betrayed" by the Scottish government after the terms of reference for the inquiry into her death were drafted without their input.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:38:00 +0100
The family of Emma Caldwell have said they feel "betrayed" by the Scottish government after the terms of reference for the inquiry into her death were drafted without their input.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:38:00 +0100

Four men bailed over Trump-Epstein projection at Windsor Castle
Four men arrested after images of Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein were projected on to Windsor Castle have been released on bail.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0100
Four men arrested after images of Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein were projected on to Windsor Castle have been released on bail.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Sadiq Khan breaks rank with Starmer over Gaza
London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", becoming the most senior Labour figure to contradict the government's official position.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:10:00 +0100
London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has for the first time described the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", becoming the most senior Labour figure to contradict the government's official position.
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:10:00 +0100

'One-of-a-kind' Scottish pearl goes on display: Here's why it's 'very, very special'
The largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory has gone on display at the National Museum of Scotland.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0100
The largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory has gone on display at the National Museum of Scotland.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0100

Bank of England leaves interest rate unchanged and slows quantitative tightening
The Bank of England has announced it is scaling back the rate at which it is selling bonds into the financial market as part of its quantitative tightening programme.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:16:00 +0100
The Bank of England has announced it is scaling back the rate at which it is selling bonds into the financial market as part of its quantitative tightening programme.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:16:00 +0100

First Channel migrant deported to France under 'one in, one out' deal
The first Channel migrant has been deported to France under Sir Keir Starmer's 'one in, one out' deal.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:28:00 +0100
The first Channel migrant has been deported to France under Sir Keir Starmer's 'one in, one out' deal.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:28:00 +0100