Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Streeting poised to strike: Contest to replace Starmer could be triggered today
The Labour Party could be plunged into a leadership contest today as the prime minister faces an imminent challenge from Wes Streeting.
Wed, 13 May 2026 22:25:00 +0100
The Labour Party could be plunged into a leadership contest today as the prime minister faces an imminent challenge from Wes Streeting.
Wed, 13 May 2026 22:25:00 +0100
'Unprecedented' police operation planned when rival rallies held on day of FA Cup final
More than 4,000 police officers will be deployed across London as two protest marches and the FA Cup final take place on Saturday.
Wed, 13 May 2026 20:45:00 +0100
More than 4,000 police officers will be deployed across London as two protest marches and the FA Cup final take place on Saturday.
Wed, 13 May 2026 20:45:00 +0100
Final tranche of Mandelson files expected to be released next week
A potentially final dump of "Mandelson files" is expected next week, piling more pressure on Sir Keir Starmer as he battles to survive as prime minister.
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:44:00 +0100
A potentially final dump of "Mandelson files" is expected next week, piling more pressure on Sir Keir Starmer as he battles to survive as prime minister.
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:44:00 +0100
Man who violently shook baby girl jailed for attempted murder
A man who tried to murder a baby girl by violently shaking her has been jailed for 11 years.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:36:00 +0100
A man who tried to murder a baby girl by violently shaking her has been jailed for 11 years.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:36:00 +0100
Nigel Farage facing investigation over £5m gift from British crypto billionaire
The Commons sleaze watchdog is launching an investigation into Nigel Farage over a £5million gift from a party donor.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:08:00 +0100
The Commons sleaze watchdog is launching an investigation into Nigel Farage over a £5million gift from a party donor.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:08:00 +0100
More than 1,700 people banned from leaving British cruise ship over likely stomach flu outbreak
More than 1,700 passengers and crew members have been ordered not to leave their cruise ship while French health officials carry out tests after a likely stomach flu outbreak onboard.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:38:00 +0100
More than 1,700 passengers and crew members have been ordered not to leave their cruise ship while French health officials carry out tests after a likely stomach flu outbreak onboard.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:38:00 +0100
Concern grows for British couple jailed in Iran after family loses contact
The family of a UK couple jailed for 10 years in Iran have said they are increasingly worried after not hearing from them for over a week.
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:35:00 +0100
The family of a UK couple jailed for 10 years in Iran have said they are increasingly worried after not hearing from them for over a week.
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:35:00 +0100
'Rather warm' temperatures of 25C and above coming to UK, say forecasters
The UK is set to bask in "rather warm" temperatures of around 25C by the end of May, forecasters have suggested.
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:58:00 +0100
The UK is set to bask in "rather warm" temperatures of around 25C by the end of May, forecasters have suggested.
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:58:00 +0100
Man shot outside family's restaurant 'after refusing to pay Turkish gang £100k'
A man was shot outside his father's top Turkish restaurant after they refused to hand over £100,000 to a north London gang, a court heard.
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:06:00 +0100
A man was shot outside his father's top Turkish restaurant after they refused to hand over £100,000 to a north London gang, a court heard.
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:06:00 +0100
Prison service faces sanctions over deadly radioactive gas exposure
The prison service faces severe sanction by the health and safety regulator after it exposed staff and inmates to dangerous levels of deadly radon gas.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
The prison service faces severe sanction by the health and safety regulator after it exposed staff and inmates to dangerous levels of deadly radon gas.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100