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

'My daughter thought she was talking to a boy online and sent nude pics - but it was someone else'
Warning: This article addresses child sexual abuse that readers may find distressing
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Warning: This article addresses child sexual abuse that readers may find distressing
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

'Explosive' meningitis outbreak being treated as national incident
An outbreak of meningitis is being treated as a national incident after the deaths of a sixth-form pupil and a university student.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:42:00 +0000
An outbreak of meningitis is being treated as a national incident after the deaths of a sixth-form pupil and a university student.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:42:00 +0000

Old graves could be reused amid shortage of burial space
Graves which are more than a century old could be reused in cemeteries across England and Wales under new proposals - but relatives will be able to object and war graves will be protected.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Graves which are more than a century old could be reused in cemeteries across England and Wales under new proposals - but relatives will be able to object and war graves will be protected.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Voters split over whether Starmer is handling Iran war well
Voters are broadly split over whether Sir Keir Starmer is handling the Iran war well, exclusive polling by YouGov for Sky News shows.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0000
Voters are broadly split over whether Sir Keir Starmer is handling the Iran war well, exclusive polling by YouGov for Sky News shows.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0000

Trump says he's 'disappointed in Starmer' - and repeats Churchill jibe
Donald Trump has said he's "disappointed with Keir [Starmer]" over the prime minister's initial refusal to send aircraft carriers to the Middle East.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0000
Donald Trump has said he's "disappointed with Keir [Starmer]" over the prime minister's initial refusal to send aircraft carriers to the Middle East.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0000

Seven sentenced over series of smash-and-grab raids at luxury shops
Seven men have been sentenced for being part of a group that carried out a series of smash-and-grab raids at luxury stores across London.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:33:00 +0000
Seven men have been sentenced for being part of a group that carried out a series of smash-and-grab raids at luxury stores across London.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:33:00 +0000

Polanski to warn Starmer 'hasn't done enough' to protect energy customers from bill hikes
Zack Polanski is set to call on Sir Keir Starmer to step in and protect energy price cap customers from steep bill rises at the start of July.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:39:00 +0000
Zack Polanski is set to call on Sir Keir Starmer to step in and protect energy price cap customers from steep bill rises at the start of July.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:39:00 +0000

Government prepares to sue Abramovich after he missed deadline to release £2.5bn from Chelsea sale
Sanctioned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been put on notice that legal action is coming from the UK government after failing "to do the right thing" and release the £2.5bn from the club's sale to help Ukraine.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:17:00 +0000
Sanctioned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been put on notice that legal action is coming from the UK government after failing "to do the right thing" and release the £2.5bn from the club's sale to help Ukraine.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Princess of Wales celebrates St Patrick's Day with Irish Guards
The Princess of Wales wished the officers and guardsmen of the Irish Guards a happy St Patrick's Day as she presented them with traditional sprigs of shamrock.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:13:00 +0000
The Princess of Wales wished the officers and guardsmen of the Irish Guards a happy St Patrick's Day as she presented them with traditional sprigs of shamrock.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:13:00 +0000

MSPs vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
MSPs have voted against plans to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0000
MSPs have voted against plans to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0000