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

Full details of Heathrow's plans for a third runway revealed
Heathrow Airport has said it can build a third runway for £21bn within the next decade.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:18:00 +0100
Heathrow Airport has said it can build a third runway for £21bn within the next decade.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:18:00 +0100

What is the car finance scandal - and what could today's ruling mean for motorists?
The UK's Supreme Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling today that could have billion-pound consequences for banks and impact millions of motorists.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:54:00 +0100
The UK's Supreme Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling today that could have billion-pound consequences for banks and impact millions of motorists.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:54:00 +0100

Man, 76, arrested on suspicion of administering poison at summer camp after eight children taken to hospital
A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a summer camp which led to eight children being taken to hospital, police said.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:13:00 +0100
A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a summer camp which led to eight children being taken to hospital, police said.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:13:00 +0100

Murder investigation launched after girl found dead
A murder investigation has been launched after a three-year-old girl was found dead inside a house in Leeds.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:52:00 +0100
A murder investigation has been launched after a three-year-old girl was found dead inside a house in Leeds.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:52:00 +0100

Number of drone incidents in prisons rises by more than 40%, figures show
The number of drone incidents in prisons rose by 43% in a year, according to new government data.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:27:00 +0100
The number of drone incidents in prisons rose by 43% in a year, according to new government data.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:27:00 +0100

Healthcare system failed to listen to family of boy who died after being sent home from hospital, report finds
The mother of a five-year-old boy who died after being sent home from hospital because of a "lack of beds" has told Sky News that the second report into his death "has not brought closure for the family".
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:22:00 +0100
The mother of a five-year-old boy who died after being sent home from hospital because of a "lack of beds" has told Sky News that the second report into his death "has not brought closure for the family".
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:22:00 +0100

UK, France and Canada recognising the state of Palestine has serious implications
The UK, France and Canada have drawn a line in the sand and are saying in concert that they will recognise Palestinian statehood in September.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:40:00 +0100
The UK, France and Canada have drawn a line in the sand and are saying in concert that they will recognise Palestinian statehood in September.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:40:00 +0100

Small boat Channel arrivals pass 25,000 - the earliest figure has been reached so far
More than 25,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel so far this year - the earliest the figure has been reached.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:29:00 +0100
More than 25,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel so far this year - the earliest the figure has been reached.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:29:00 +0100

Scotland approves world's largest wind project days after Trump called them 'con-job'
The Scottish Government has given approval for what is being called the world's "biggest offshore windfarms" just days after US President Donald Trump pressured Scotland's First Minister to scrap renewable projects.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:53:00 +0100
The Scottish Government has given approval for what is being called the world's "biggest offshore windfarms" just days after US President Donald Trump pressured Scotland's First Minister to scrap renewable projects.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:53:00 +0100

34 porn websites facing scrutiny over new age-check rules
The UK's internet watchdog has launched an investigation into how four companies - that collectively run 34 pornography sites - are complying with new age-check requirements.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:52:00 +0100
The UK's internet watchdog has launched an investigation into how four companies - that collectively run 34 pornography sites - are complying with new age-check requirements.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:52:00 +0100