Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Child poverty strategy unveiled - but not everyone's happy
A new long-awaited child poverty strategy is promising to lift half a million children out of poverty by the end of this parliament - but critics have branded it unambitious.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:45:00 +0000
A new long-awaited child poverty strategy is promising to lift half a million children out of poverty by the end of this parliament - but critics have branded it unambitious.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:45:00 +0000
Officials accused of 'failing' to tell Lords about three large-scale illegal waste sites
Environment Agency bosses have been accused of "failing" to tell a cross-party committee of peers about three large-scale illegal waste sites - including one that was recently exposed by Sky News.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:38:00 +0000
Environment Agency bosses have been accused of "failing" to tell a cross-party committee of peers about three large-scale illegal waste sites - including one that was recently exposed by Sky News.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:38:00 +0000
Nigel Farage launches tirade at BBC over allegations he was racist at school
Nigel Farage has launched a tirade against the BBC after he was asked about claims he used racist and antisemitic language when he was at school, which he denied.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:43:00 +0000
Nigel Farage has launched a tirade against the BBC after he was asked about claims he used racist and antisemitic language when he was at school, which he denied.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:43:00 +0000
171 arrests in gig economy crackdown - with 60 delivery drivers to be deported
The UK is deporting 60 delivery riders found to be working illegally after an immigration crackdown.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +0000
The UK is deporting 60 delivery riders found to be working illegally after an immigration crackdown.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:01:00 +0000
Putin 'morally responsible' for woman's novichok death in Salisbury
The assassination attempt on a former Russian spy was authorised by Vladimir Putin, who is "morally responsible" for the death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent used in the attack, a public inquiry has found.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0000
The assassination attempt on a former Russian spy was authorised by Vladimir Putin, who is "morally responsible" for the death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent used in the attack, a public inquiry has found.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0000
Oil prices are down, but petrol prices are clearly not: What's going on - and will it get better?
It's a debate that has raged since the end of the COVID pandemic but, despite regulatory scrutiny, it's fair to say there's been no clear answer to accusations that UK drivers pay over the odds for fuel.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:08:00 +0000
It's a debate that has raged since the end of the COVID pandemic but, despite regulatory scrutiny, it's fair to say there's been no clear answer to accusations that UK drivers pay over the odds for fuel.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:08:00 +0000
Number of flu patients in hospital beds across England rises by more than 50%
The number of flu patients in hospital beds across England is more than 50% higher than the same period in 2024, according to NHS data.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
The number of flu patients in hospital beds across England is more than 50% higher than the same period in 2024, according to NHS data.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Army in Derby as 200 homes evacuated and police make explosives arrests
Around 200 homes have been evacuated in Derby after police arrested two men on suspicion of explosives offences.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:19:00 +0000
Around 200 homes have been evacuated in Derby after police arrested two men on suspicion of explosives offences.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:19:00 +0000
How record-breaking Reform UK donor Christopher Harborne made his millions
Who is the man behind the record-breaking multi-million pound donation to Reform UK?
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:50:00 +0000
Who is the man behind the record-breaking multi-million pound donation to Reform UK?
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:50:00 +0000
Brother-in-law of Scotland's former leader, Humza Yousaf, facing extortion and drug charges
The brother-in-law of Scotland's former first minister Humza Yousaf has gone on trial accused of extortion and dealing class A drugs.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:09:00 +0000
The brother-in-law of Scotland's former first minister Humza Yousaf has gone on trial accused of extortion and dealing class A drugs.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:09:00 +0000
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