Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Mother who 'lost her temper' and killed three-month-old daughter jailed
A mother who "lost her temper" and killed her three-month-old daughter has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:56:00 +0000
A mother who "lost her temper" and killed her three-month-old daughter has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:56:00 +0000
'Hero' pedestrian climbed into car of Liverpool parade attacker to stop him, court hears
A "hero" pedestrian climbed into the car of Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle and stopped him, a court has heard.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:46:00 +0000
A "hero" pedestrian climbed into the car of Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle and stopped him, a court has heard.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:46:00 +0000
Frontline with Russia is 'everywhere' - even 'in the minds of our citizens', MI6 chief says
Russia is trying to "bully, fearmonger and manipulate" the UK and its allies with attacks under the threshold of all-out war, the new head of MI6 has said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:21:00 +0000
Russia is trying to "bully, fearmonger and manipulate" the UK and its allies with attacks under the threshold of all-out war, the new head of MI6 has said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:21:00 +0000
Everyone in UK 'must step up' to deter Russian threat of wider war, armed forces chief to warn
The whole of the UK - not just its armed forces - needs to step up to deter the threat posed by Russia of a wider war in Europe, Britain's military chief will say.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:16:00 +0000
The whole of the UK - not just its armed forces - needs to step up to deter the threat posed by Russia of a wider war in Europe, Britain's military chief will say.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:16:00 +0000
Specialist teams to tackle 'national emergency' of violence against women and girls
Specialist investigation teams for rape and sexual offences are to be created across England and Wales as the home secretary declares violence against women and girls a "national emergency".
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:35:00 +0000
Specialist investigation teams for rape and sexual offences are to be created across England and Wales as the home secretary declares violence against women and girls a "national emergency".
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:35:00 +0000
Sir Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer
Sir Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer during the past year.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:22:00 +0000
Sir Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer during the past year.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:22:00 +0000
Wrestling execs to pin down £5m funding for Project Fight launch
A British professional wrestler is in talks with potential backers to secure millions of pounds in funding for a revamped European series that will aim to capitalise on the sport’s British fan base.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:57:00 +0000
A British professional wrestler is in talks with potential backers to secure millions of pounds in funding for a revamped European series that will aim to capitalise on the sport’s British fan base.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:57:00 +0000
Oxfam GB chief executive ousted by board over lack of trust
Oxfam GB’s boss has left the organisation after an independent review identified "serious issues in the chief executive's leadership behaviour and her decision-making, including breaches of organisational processes and values".
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:05:00 +0000
Oxfam GB’s boss has left the organisation after an independent review identified "serious issues in the chief executive's leadership behaviour and her decision-making, including breaches of organisational processes and values".
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:05:00 +0000
Two teenagers die after car crashes into tree
A 17-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy have died after a car crashed into a tree near Rotherham.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:17:00 +0000
A 17-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy have died after a car crashed into a tree near Rotherham.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:17:00 +0000
Gay conversion is still legal in the UK - why hasn't that changed yet?
A draft bill banning gay conversion practices, also known as gay conversion therapy, will be published before the end of the current parliamentary session next spring, the government has told Sky News.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:15:00 +0000
A draft bill banning gay conversion practices, also known as gay conversion therapy, will be published before the end of the current parliamentary session next spring, the government has told Sky News.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:15:00 +0000