Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Cowboy roofer who ran over and killed woman on golf course jailed - as video shows police chase
A rogue roofer who ran over a mother-of-three on a golf course during a police chase has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for causing her death.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0000
A rogue roofer who ran over a mother-of-three on a golf course during a police chase has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for causing her death.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0000
Another hospital trust declares critical incident
Another hospital trust has declared a critical incident due to "severe and sustained pressure" on its services.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Another hospital trust has declared a critical incident due to "severe and sustained pressure" on its services.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Scottish budget unveiled with child payment boost and mansion tax for £1m homes
The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to the Scottish Child Payment and homes worth more than £1m to face higher council tax bills.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:32:00 +0000
The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to the Scottish Child Payment and homes worth more than £1m to face higher council tax bills.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:32:00 +0000
Two boys, 16, among three arrested after teenager stabbed to death
Three teenagers, including two 16-year-old boys, have been arrested in connection with a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in west London.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Three teenagers, including two 16-year-old boys, have been arrested in connection with a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in west London.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Regulator 'concerned' as 25,000 homes still without water after 'major incident' declared
The water watchdog has aired "concern" as 25,000 properties remain affected by outages across Kent and Sussex - a day after a major incident was declared in the two counties.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:24:00 +0000
The water watchdog has aired "concern" as 25,000 properties remain affected by outages across Kent and Sussex - a day after a major incident was declared in the two counties.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:24:00 +0000
'Cause for anxiety' over AI being used by students to cheat, says exams regulator boss
Artificial intelligence software is not yet ready to mark GCSE and A-level papers, according to the chief regulator of the UK's independent exams watchdog.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:49:00 +0000
Artificial intelligence software is not yet ready to mark GCSE and A-level papers, according to the chief regulator of the UK's independent exams watchdog.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:49:00 +0000
Daughter of taxi driver who was killed in crash that left four dead says she has watched CCTV of collision
The daughter of a taxi driver who died in a car crash in Bolton which also killed three teenagers has described him as the "gentlest soul".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:19:00 +0000
The daughter of a taxi driver who died in a car crash in Bolton which also killed three teenagers has described him as the "gentlest soul".
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:19:00 +0000
Who are all the former Conservative MPs who have defected to Reform?
A steady procession of former - and current - Conservative MPs have defected to Reform UK since March 2024.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:02:00 +0000
A steady procession of former - and current - Conservative MPs have defected to Reform UK since March 2024.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:02:00 +0000
Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash
The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down "duty of candour" for the security services, Sky News understands.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:42:00 +0000
The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down "duty of candour" for the security services, Sky News understands.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:42:00 +0000
Ex-soldier jailed for police station petrol bomb attack
A British Army veteran who endangered an officer's life in a petrol bomb attack at a police station has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:15:00 +0000
A British Army veteran who endangered an officer's life in a petrol bomb attack at a police station has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:15:00 +0000