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

Man Utd call themselves 'inclusive and welcoming' club day after co-owner's comment on immigrants
Manchester United have said they "pride" themselves "on being an inclusive and welcoming club" hours after the club's co-owner described the UK as being "colonised" by immigrants.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +0000
Manchester United have said they "pride" themselves "on being an inclusive and welcoming club" hours after the club's co-owner described the UK as being "colonised" by immigrants.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +0000

Teenager sentenced for murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross has been named
A teenage boy who murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross in a random knife attack in a Birmingham park has been named.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0000
A teenage boy who murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross in a random knife attack in a Birmingham park has been named.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0000

England boss Tuchel extends contract
England head coach Thomas Tuchel will lead the team through the 2028 Euros after signing a two-year contract extension.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0000
England head coach Thomas Tuchel will lead the team through the 2028 Euros after signing a two-year contract extension.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Former Strictly star who took his own life was 'vulnerable to rejection', inquest finds
A former Strictly Come Dancing star who took his own life in 2024 was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury has concluded.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:49:00 +0000
A former Strictly Come Dancing star who took his own life in 2024 was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury has concluded.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:49:00 +0000

Wife 'can't remember' if husband had grievances with his alleged murder victim, court hears
The wife of a murder suspect blew a kiss at her husband in the dock before telling a court she 'couldn't remember' if there were any grievances between her partner and his alleged victim.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
The wife of a murder suspect blew a kiss at her husband in the dock before telling a court she 'couldn't remember' if there were any grievances between her partner and his alleged victim.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

UK's most senior civil servant leaves Number 10
Cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald - the UK's most senior civil servant - is leaving No 10 in the wake of the recent Downing Street crisis after just over a year in the role.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:20:00 +0000
Cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald - the UK's most senior civil servant - is leaving No 10 in the wake of the recent Downing Street crisis after just over a year in the role.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:20:00 +0000

'Quite expensive' supermarket crowned nation's favourite for fifth time
Marks and Spencer has been crowned the nation's favourite supermarket for the fifth year running, according to a survey - despite being "quite expensive" for the average shopper.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:06:00 +0000
Marks and Spencer has been crowned the nation's favourite supermarket for the fifth year running, according to a survey - despite being "quite expensive" for the average shopper.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:06:00 +0000

Daily Mail takeover of Telegraph faces competition probe
The planned £500m sale of the Telegraph titles to the owner of the Daily Mail is facing an inquiry over competition concerns, the government has announced.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000
The planned £500m sale of the Telegraph titles to the owner of the Daily Mail is facing an inquiry over competition concerns, the government has announced.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0000

'Our children were sitting ducks': Parents speak as ex-nursery worker jailed for sex abuse
They still see his face.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:57:00 +0000
They still see his face.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:57:00 +0000

Boy, 13, charged with attempted murder after double stabbing at school
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after two pupils were stabbed at a London school.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:11:00 +0000
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after two pupils were stabbed at a London school.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:11:00 +0000