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

Major incident declared after gas explosion causes house collapse
A major incident has been declared in Nottinghamshire after a gas explosion caused a house to collapse.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:42:00 +0100
A major incident has been declared in Nottinghamshire after a gas explosion caused a house to collapse.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:42:00 +0100

Emergency bill to protect British Steel becomes law
An emergency bill to save British Steel's Scunthorpe blast furnaces has become law.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100
An emergency bill to save British Steel's Scunthorpe blast furnaces has become law.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100

A sticking plaster, not a solution: What next for British Steel?
Sir Keir Starmer was flying the flag for domestic steel production on Saturday as his government passed emergency legislation to give itself extraordinary powers to intervene in the running of the steel works in Scunthorpe and elsewhere.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:31:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer was flying the flag for domestic steel production on Saturday as his government passed emergency legislation to give itself extraordinary powers to intervene in the running of the steel works in Scunthorpe and elsewhere.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:31:00 +0100

Why the King and Queen's Italy tour has been seen as a great triumph
I'm not sure their police officers felt the same from the looks on their faces, but the King and Queen, we're told, were on a "huge high" after making their way through the scrum of entourage, security and locals while on walkabout in Ravenna.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:40:00 +0100
I'm not sure their police officers felt the same from the looks on their faces, but the King and Queen, we're told, were on a "huge high" after making their way through the scrum of entourage, security and locals while on walkabout in Ravenna.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:40:00 +0100

Counter terror police investigating after brother of Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officers
Counter terrorism police are leading the investigation into an attack on three prison officers by the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:25:00 +0100
Counter terrorism police are leading the investigation into an attack on three prison officers by the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:25:00 +0100

Relief in Scunthorpe - but the fight isn't over yet
As football fans filed out of Scunthorpe United's ground, the evening sun was shining down on them.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:39:00 +0100
As football fans filed out of Scunthorpe United's ground, the evening sun was shining down on them.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:39:00 +0100

Why the hot spring weather is sliding away
It's been an unusually sunny start to spring, with parts of the UK enjoying temperatures over 20C (68F) over the past few days.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:23:00 +0100
It's been an unusually sunny start to spring, with parts of the UK enjoying temperatures over 20C (68F) over the past few days.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:23:00 +0100

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe, 47, admitted to hospital 'due to illness'
Newcastle United's head coach Eddie Howe has been admitted to hospital after feeling "unwell for a number of days", his club have said.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:52:00 +0100
Newcastle United's head coach Eddie Howe has been admitted to hospital after feeling "unwell for a number of days", his club have said.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:52:00 +0100

Mystery over identity of body found in canal
Police in Birmingham have asked for help in identifying a man whose body was found in one of the city's canals last year.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:52:00 +0100
Police in Birmingham have asked for help in identifying a man whose body was found in one of the city's canals last year.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:52:00 +0100

'Completely nuts': New ferries too big for harbour
Those unfamiliar with Scotland's so-called 'ferry fiasco' would barely believe it is a true story.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Those unfamiliar with Scotland's so-called 'ferry fiasco' would barely believe it is a true story.
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:01:00 +0100