Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Why the Oasis reunion tour is 'catastrophic' for Edinburgh Fringe performers
For years now, many performers at Edinburgh Fringe have spoken about their struggles to afford the sky-high prices for their accommodation each August.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:14:00 +0100
For years now, many performers at Edinburgh Fringe have spoken about their struggles to afford the sky-high prices for their accommodation each August.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:14:00 +0100
British children who drowned off Spanish coast named
Two siblings who drowned while on holiday in Spain have been named - with a fundraiser for their family reaching £40,000.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:16:00 +0100
Two siblings who drowned while on holiday in Spain have been named - with a fundraiser for their family reaching £40,000.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:16:00 +0100
Make 'significant adjustments' to Online Safety Act, X urges govt
The Online Safety Act is putting free speech at risk and needs significant adjustments, Elon Musk's social network X has warned.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 02:33:00 +0100
The Online Safety Act is putting free speech at risk and needs significant adjustments, Elon Musk's social network X has warned.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 02:33:00 +0100
Kemi Badenoch: I no longer identify as Nigerian
Kemi Badenoch has said she does not see herself as Nigerian and no longer has a passport for the country she grew up in.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 06:22:00 +0100
Kemi Badenoch has said she does not see herself as Nigerian and no longer has a passport for the country she grew up in.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 06:22:00 +0100
'This shouldn't have happened': Bishop who interrupted church choir in dressing gown apologises
A bishop who interrupted a church concert in his dressing gown - and told singers to "leave his house" - has formally apologised to the choir.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:00:00 +0100
A bishop who interrupted a church concert in his dressing gown - and told singers to "leave his house" - has formally apologised to the choir.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:00:00 +0100
Inside Jeremy Corbyn's new party and the battle for leadership
Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn may be the figureheads of a new left-wing party, but already there is a battle over leadership.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:37:00 +0100
Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn may be the figureheads of a new left-wing party, but already there is a battle over leadership.
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:37:00 +0100
Summer storm to hit UK next week, Met Office warns
The Met Office says a storm is set to hit the UK next week - and has named it Storm Floris.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:35:00 +0100
The Met Office says a storm is set to hit the UK next week - and has named it Storm Floris.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:35:00 +0100
Man, 76, charged after children fell ill at summer camp
A 76-year-old man has been charged with child cruelty offences after youngsters fell ill at a summer camp.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:08:00 +0100
A 76-year-old man has been charged with child cruelty offences after youngsters fell ill at a summer camp.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:08:00 +0100
Cocaine smugglers jailed for more than 82 years in total
A gang of drug smugglers, who led the Border Force on a 28-mile chase after their cocaine-laden boat was spotted by officers, have been jailed for more than 82 years in total.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:34:00 +0100
A gang of drug smugglers, who led the Border Force on a 28-mile chase after their cocaine-laden boat was spotted by officers, have been jailed for more than 82 years in total.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:34:00 +0100
Supreme Court rules in lenders' favour in car finance case - in blow to motorists
British banks and lenders have been spared a huge bill as the Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that could have meant millions of motorists were due compensation for mis-sold car finance.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:38:00 +0100
British banks and lenders have been spared a huge bill as the Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that could have meant millions of motorists were due compensation for mis-sold car finance.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:38:00 +0100