Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Deeply uncomfortable' fiscal position facing UK ahead of crucial budget
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
Ex-Premier League ref admits he tried not to blow whistle during matches as a 'game'
A former Premier League referee has sparked a backlash after revealing he used to entertain himself by "joking about" and playing "games" while officiating matches.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0100
A former Premier League referee has sparked a backlash after revealing he used to entertain himself by "joking about" and playing "games" while officiating matches.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0100
Murder trial of four people charged over death of newborn baby girl set for next year
Four people accused of murdering a newborn baby girl who was repeatedly stabbed will go on trial next year.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0100
Four people accused of murdering a newborn baby girl who was repeatedly stabbed will go on trial next year.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0100
Schoolboy who stabbed teacher in the head sentenced
A schoolboy who stabbed a teacher in the head has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in youth detention.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0100
A schoolboy who stabbed a teacher in the head has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in youth detention.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0100
Thieves steal more than 70,000 pints of Guinness worth £115,000 from depot
More than 70,000 pints of Guinness worth around £115,000 have been stolen from an industrial estate.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0100
More than 70,000 pints of Guinness worth around £115,000 have been stolen from an industrial estate.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0100
Ex-college lecturer admits causing death of couple in drink-driving crash
A former college lecturer caused the deaths of a husband and wife in a head-on crash while drink-driving following a Christmas party.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0100
A former college lecturer caused the deaths of a husband and wife in a head-on crash while drink-driving following a Christmas party.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0100
Schools to shut early 'to ensure pupils' safety' ahead of funeral for A66 crash victim
Several schools will close early on Friday "to ensure pupils' safety" as the first funeral for one of five young men killed in the A66 wrong-way crash is set to take place.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0100
Several schools will close early on Friday "to ensure pupils' safety" as the first funeral for one of five young men killed in the A66 wrong-way crash is set to take place.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0100
'Hitchhiking' mosquitoes that can transmit dengue and Zika virus found breeding in UK
An invasive mosquito species known to transmit diseases such as the dengue and Zika viruses has been found to be breeding in the UK for the first time.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0100
An invasive mosquito species known to transmit diseases such as the dengue and Zika viruses has been found to be breeding in the UK for the first time.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0100
'Women murdered by ex-partners horrifically let down by the justice system', first minister told
Two women who were reportedly murdered by their ex-partners as they sought help from authorities were "horrifically let down" by the justice system, an MSP has told John Swinney.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0100
Two women who were reportedly murdered by their ex-partners as they sought help from authorities were "horrifically let down" by the justice system, an MSP has told John Swinney.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0100
Current El Nino extreme weather phenomenon will be 'exceptional', say forecasters
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
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