Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Boy charged with murdering nine-year-old girl - as victim named
A nine-year-old girl found dead in Weston-super-Mare has been named on the day police revealed a teenager had been charged with her murder.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0000
A nine-year-old girl found dead in Weston-super-Mare has been named on the day police revealed a teenager had been charged with her murder.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0000
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
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
The UK is getting sunnier - and scientists aren't sure why
The UK has already recorded its sunniest year ever, with two weeks of 2025 still to go.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:28:00 +0000
The UK has already recorded its sunniest year ever, with two weeks of 2025 still to go.
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
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
UK to rejoin Erasmus in 2027
The UK is rejoining the Erasmus student exchange scheme, as part of the government's push for closer relations with the European Union.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:50:00 +0000
The UK is rejoining the Erasmus student exchange scheme, as part of the government's push for closer relations with the European Union.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:50:00 +0000
Trump v the BBC: What's in the lawsuit and what could happen next?
Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10bn (£7.5bn) for defamation.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:11:00 +0000
Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10bn (£7.5bn) for defamation.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:11:00 +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
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