Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The big-name chocolate brands that can no longer be classed as chocolate - and why
Britain loves chocolate.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0000
Britain loves chocolate.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0000
UK set to rejoin Erasmus in Brexit reversal
The UK is to rejoin the European Union's Erasmus student exchange scheme, according to reports.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:50:00 +0000
The UK is to rejoin the European Union's Erasmus student exchange scheme, according to reports.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:50:00 +0000
Christmas cheer for Britain's biggest chemical plant, but there are two distinct problems
You've doubtless heard of the National Grid, the network of pylons and electricity infrastructure ensuring the country is supplied with power. You're probably aware that there is a similar national network of gas pipelines sending methane into millions of our boilers.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0000
You've doubtless heard of the National Grid, the network of pylons and electricity infrastructure ensuring the country is supplied with power. You're probably aware that there is a similar national network of gas pipelines sending methane into millions of our boilers.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0000
Violent past of Paul Doyle revealed as he's jailed for driving car into crowds
The dashcam footage from Paul Doyle's Ford Galaxy, as he ploughs his way through the crowd at the Liverpool parade, is chilling.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:44:00 +0000
The dashcam footage from Paul Doyle's Ford Galaxy, as he ploughs his way through the crowd at the Liverpool parade, is chilling.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:44:00 +0000
The UK is getting sunnier - and scientists aren't sure why
The UK has recorded its sunniest year ever - and we are only halfway through December.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:28:00 +0000
The UK has recorded its sunniest year ever - and we are only halfway through December.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:28:00 +0000
FIFA announces cheaper World Cup tickets
FIFA has announced "more affordable" tickets for all 104 matches at next year's World Cup after an outcry over pricing.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:14:00 +0000
FIFA has announced "more affordable" tickets for all 104 matches at next year's World Cup after an outcry over pricing.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:14:00 +0000
Sharp inflation slowdown leaves door to interest rate cut wide open
The rate of inflation hit a much lower than expected 3.2% last month, according to official figures which should lock in an interest rate cut by the Bank of England on Thursday.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:07:00 +0000
The rate of inflation hit a much lower than expected 3.2% last month, according to official figures which should lock in an interest rate cut by the Bank of England on Thursday.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:07:00 +0000
Boy arrested on suspicion of murdering nine-year-old girl
Police have arrested a teenage boy on suspicion of murder following the death of a nine-year-old girl in Somerset.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:46:00 +0000
Police have arrested a teenage boy on suspicion of murder following the death of a nine-year-old girl in Somerset.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:46:00 +0000
Couple win second £1m lottery – beating 24-trillion-to-one odds
A couple are celebrating a second £1m National Lottery win after they beat 24-trillion-to-one odds of them winning both the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker and then five numbers and the bonus ball on the Lotto.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:45:00 +0000
A couple are celebrating a second £1m National Lottery win after they beat 24-trillion-to-one odds of them winning both the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker and then five numbers and the bonus ball on the Lotto.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:45:00 +0000
Doctors' strike begins today - here's what you need to know
Resident doctors across England begin a five-day strike this morning over pay and jobs, marking the 14th walkout by them since March 2023.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:55:00 +0000
Resident doctors across England begin a five-day strike this morning over pay and jobs, marking the 14th walkout by them since March 2023.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:55:00 +0000
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