
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Police search Mandelson properties and car
Two of Peter Mandelson's properties have been searched by police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0000
Two of Peter Mandelson's properties have been searched by police investigating claims of misconduct in a public office.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0000

'It's got to be time for change': Three months until crucial Welsh elections
The Welsh Parliament stands in what was known as Tiger Bay - a multicultural melting pot during the 18-1900s, home to around 50 nationalities working the docks.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
The Welsh Parliament stands in what was known as Tiger Bay - a multicultural melting pot during the 18-1900s, home to around 50 nationalities working the docks.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Boy, 15, charged after teacher allegedly assaulted
A 15-year-old student accused of assaulting a teacher has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article on education premises.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:27:00 +0000
A 15-year-old student accused of assaulting a teacher has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article on education premises.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:27:00 +0000

'Suffolk Strangler' told he will die in jail as he's sentenced for sixth murder
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information about "possible previous offending" by serial killer Steve Wright, as he was jailed for the murder of a teenager more than 25 years ago.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0000
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information about "possible previous offending" by serial killer Steve Wright, as he was jailed for the murder of a teenager more than 25 years ago.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0000

Only 'Suffolk Strangler' survivor describes terrifying 40 mins she was chased by him
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000

Julia Donaldson reveals new character for third Gruffalo
The next Gruffalo book will introduce a new member to the monster's family, best selling children's author Julia Donaldson has revealed.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:51:00 +0000
The next Gruffalo book will introduce a new member to the monster's family, best selling children's author Julia Donaldson has revealed.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:51:00 +0000

Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m
A Nigerian court has reportedly ordered the UK to pay £420m to the families of 21 striking miners killed by security forces during British colonial rule.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:38:00 +0000
A Nigerian court has reportedly ordered the UK to pay £420m to the families of 21 striking miners killed by security forces during British colonial rule.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:38:00 +0000

Teenager charged with murder of university student in Leicester
An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a university student in Leicester.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a university student in Leicester.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Michelin-star restaurant owner spiked woman's cocktail with date-rape drug
The owner of a Michelin-star restaurant has been found guilty of spiking a woman's drink with a date-rape drug at a Mayfair private members' club in a bid to overpower her for sex.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:58:00 +0000
The owner of a Michelin-star restaurant has been found guilty of spiking a woman's drink with a date-rape drug at a Mayfair private members' club in a bid to overpower her for sex.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:58:00 +0000

Labour MPs urge Starmer to reveal if he saw peer's warnings about Mandelson's Epstein links
Labour MPs are urging Sir Keir Starmer to reveal whether he saw a report by an influential party peer that warned of Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:36:00 +0000
Labour MPs are urging Sir Keir Starmer to reveal whether he saw a report by an influential party peer that warned of Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:36:00 +0000